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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with The National Museum of Korea reachable within 3.6 km, H HOSTEL Itaewon features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

M
Mario
From
Italy
The owner is very polite I did many questions and she helped me alot
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
Price from
US$48.21
1 night, 2 adults

D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 300 metres, D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

T
Tiina
From
Finland
Excellent location for a first time visit in Seoul! The staff was very helpful and carried our bags up and down from the fifth floor. There is an outdoor balcony with amazing views on the sixth floor. Rooms were tidy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$89.45
1 night, 2 adults

DADU House

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Attractively located in Seoul, DADU House features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

F
Francis
From
South Korea
My friend and I stayed at this accommodation in Myeongdong, Seoul, and we had a wonderful experience. The location was extremely convenient with easy access to subway stations and bus stops, making it simple to get around the city. Plus, Myeongdong's shopping and dining options are just a short walk away. The room was very clean, and both the bed and bathroom were well-maintained, which made our stay comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$64.87
1 night, 2 adults

Original Backpackers

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 700 metres, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

S
Sophie Marie
From
Austria
I had an all around positive experience staying at the hostel. There is enough space in the rooms, they are comfortable and the beds have large blackout curtains. The wide/long blankets are also a plus. The team and owner are very friendly and go above and beyond to help you and make you feel good. The free laundry-machine/dryer is easy to use and the bathrooms are one of the best I have see in a hostel. Very clean, enough room with a seperate dry and wet area, all amenities (also hairbrushes and hair loops) and a table to place your belongings. On the 5th floor is the modern kitchen where you can have really good free breakfast each morning (toast, egg, milk, coffee, jam, etc.) and chat with other travellers. Going out from the kitchen you can also visit a nice rooftop. The area is near the market and the design plaza - the metro is just around the corner and there are nice food places and stands nearby. I lived here ~2 weeks and enjoyed my stay - cool hostel with very friendly hosts:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
US$79.29
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel the Camino Seoul

Guro-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently set in the Guro-Gu district of Seoul, Hostel the Camino Seoul is located less than 1 km from Gasan Digital Complex, a 10-minute walk from Gasan Digital Complex Station and 4.7 km from...

P
Patrick
From
Netherlands
Great place to stay for the price. There was a friendly man to welcome us with open arms and help us with information if needed. The room was clean and the washing machine worked perfectly. The beds were also nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$55.14
1 night, 2 adults

Look Home Guesthouse

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Well located in the centre of Seoul, Look Home Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Y
YI YIN
From
South Korea
it was located close to myeongdong station which makes it easily accessible! the staff service was superb too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Price from
US$75.90
1 night, 2 adults

Dream House

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Dream House is situated an 8-minute walk from Hapjeong Station and a 10-minute walk from the urban indie street of Hongdae. It offers a semi-buffet breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

M
Mrs
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful location, freindly and warm surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews
Price from
US$79.29
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Stay in Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set in Seoul and within 1.4 km of Ewha Womans University, Nomad Stay in Hongdae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

U
Uyên
From
Vietnam
Ideal place to stay in Seoul! Reasons to book a room here: - Great location: near the subway, bus station for easy travel around Seoul. Surrounding amenities are convenient for shopping (Olive Young, Daiso...), full of restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues such as KTV, walking street. A neighborhood with a strong Korean youth style! - About the room: modern, minimalist style. Clean, fragrant rooms. Convenient self-check-in, check-out system. There is also a shared kitchen area and a washing machine, clothes dryer, very neat and useful. - About the staff: very friendly, nice 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$61.63
1 night, 2 adults

Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set in Seoul and with Ewha Womans University reachable within 1.2 km, Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
NATALIA
From
Canada
On the last three days in Seoul we booked Dreaming hostel. Fantastic location with lots of good bars and restaurants near by as well as a great public transport line to get around the city! 😀 The service attitude was good. The room and bathroom were clean and the cost performance is high. The owner had studied in Australia,china and Japan. He could communicate english without any obstacles. Almost a homely atmosphere. It was a pleasant stay. Definitely worth a stay if in Seoul! Would stay here again.👍👍👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$36.04
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, Half rest hostel Jongno Insa is located less than 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace, a 14-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral and 700 metres from Jogyesa...

R
Robert
From
United Kingdom
Rooms/beds are small, clean and private for a hostel which i like. They put on a show of making you welcome which ive never experienced in australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$71.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Seoul and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,007 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,939 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Seoul and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

    Set within 600 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral and 300 metres of Myeongdong Station, K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews

    Renovated in May 2018, Namsan Forest in Myeongdong is within a 5-minute walk of the shopping meccas of Myeongdong and Namdaemun.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    Located in the centre of Myeongdong shopping district, STAY7 Myeongdong offers private guest rooms and property-wide WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Seoul, Cave Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall is located across the street from Deoksugung Palace and is only a minute walk from Exit 1 of City Hall Subway Station (Line 1 and 2). Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Situated in Seoul, within 400 metres of Namdaemun Market and 1.1 km of Myeongdong Station, Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong features accommodation with a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Myeongdong Station and 700 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, All Stay Inn Seoul offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

    Located within 500 metres of Myeongdong Station and 700 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, MyeongDong New Stay Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

Save money on hostels in Seoul and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

    Insadong R Guesthouse is located in the historic Ikseondong district and under 100 metres from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5) and offers guest rooms with a private bathroom.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews

    Located in Seoul, 1.6 km from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

  • Beewon Guesthouse

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Conveniently located an 8-minute walk from Myeongdong shopping district, Beewon Guest House offers dormitory and western-style rooms with heating and hairdryers.

  • J5 Hostel

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, J5 Hostel offers rooms in Seoul, less than 1 km from Dongdaemun Market and a 8-minute walk from Bangsan Market.

  • Manso Hostel in DDP

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Dongdaemun Market and 1.2 km of Gwangjang Market, Manso Hostel in DDP offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Hostel Fellaz

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Well situated in the Yongsan-Gu district of Seoul, Hostel Fellaz is located 4 km from Myeongdong Station, 4 km from The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store and 4.1 km from Seoul Station.

  • Brown Hotel

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

    Located in Seoul, within 1.9 km of Gwangjang Market and 1.7 km of Bangsan Market, Brown Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

    Hostel Korea - Original is a short 300 metres from Sinseoldong Subway Station (Line 1 or 2), and offers air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi.

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  • All Stay Hostel

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

    All Stay Hostel is situated in Seoul, in the Jung-Gu district. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. The hostel offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,171 reviews

    57 Myeongdong Hostel is conveniently located 150 metres from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4) and offers private rooms with WiFi and city views.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Hithere City Myeongdong is set 400 metres from Myeongdong Station, less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market and a 17-minute walk from Dongwha Duty...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

    Situated in Seoul and with Myeongdong Cathedral reachable within 600 metres, Artravel Myeongdong features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

    Ideally set in Seoul, Huga Inn features an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Myeongdong Station and a 14-minute walk of Myeongdong Cathedral, Space ARA provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

    Ekonomy Hotel Myeondong Premier is situated on the famous Myeongdong Street.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, K-Grand Hostel Myeongdong is set 300 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral, less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market and 1.8 km from Jongmyo Shrine.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$75.68
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews
    Clean room, with everything you need in a compact space with all the comforts and great location. Best hostel I stayed in my entire South Korea trip
    Guest review by
    Britt
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$75.68
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed in, more of a pod hotel than a hostel. Super comfortable too. Great location a short straight walk from the metro. Itaewon was a wonderful neighbourhood with plentiful availaility of vegetarian food (very hard to find in Korea)
    Guest review by
    Christopher
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$76.88
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 977 reviews
    Me and my friends came for exchange semester a few days before our dormitory check-in so we stayed at kimstay9 hostel. The owner is so nice, she even gave us sheet masks in the end. The room is small but has everything you need, and the price is so cheap compared to other hostels. The bed even had heated bedsheet, so it was warm and cozy through the night. We really loved it here.
    Guest review by
    Selma
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,006 reviews
    It is the best hostel in Seoul. Small but perfectly formed. Each room has exactly what you need and it is super clean and safe: I stayed here twice and will always come back: the staff are lovely and the facilities are great. 10/10
    Guest review by
    Susie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$76.88
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 977 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$141.10
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 710 reviews
    Very nice and polite staff. Willing to help with recommendations and everything. A lot of travellers and backpackers coming to this hostel, so nice opportunity to meet new people and other cultures. Great night life location.
    Guest review by
    Milos
    Solo traveller

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