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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.

S
Suneela
From
India
One of the best hotels I stayed in Busan. I feel the hostel images don't do justice to how lovely the place it. Upmarket, modern decor with a wonderfully helpful staff who is so friendly. If I ever go back to Seoul, I'm sure I will go back and stay here. The bonus was the terrace with views of the Namsan Tower. I was very apprehensive about staying in a hostel with shared bathroom, but they are so clean and fancy. Almost like a 5-star facility. The breakfast counter which is laid out every morning is wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,617 reviews
Price from
US$45.66
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.

M
Marina
From
Bulgaria
The host is very nice. He can speak English Korean Chinese and Japanese so don't worry about it. That's only 4 minutes walk from the subway station if you don't lose direction^^ convenient transportation! shopping is also very convenient! The security is great too. It's perfect for traveling. Will definitely come back when I visit Seoul next time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$33.45
1 night, 2 adults

Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

V
Victor
From
Canada
My favourite hostel in Seoul. Clean, relatively spacious, very open and inviting, solid breakfast (toast, jam, coffee, cereal, eggs). Hosts spoke English, communicated well through Booking.com and WhatsApp, even helped me look for a health clinic for examinations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$85.36
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.

Y
Yi
From
China
The hostel is at a great location right next to the Dongdaemun metro station. Walking distance to DDP, Kwangjang Market. The room is tiny but neat. Shower is great. Free unlimited ramen and coffee are provided in public room. Terrace with a view of Heunginjimun. No lift and the stairway is narrow, if you’re with large suitcases you should notice it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$86.02
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.

A
Alide
From
Netherlands
Very spacious, amazing beds (surprisingly nice bedding) and it smells really nice. Could even storage my luggage here for 2 nights. Also, the lady (owner?) who was around was super friendly (also helping me carry my big bags). The location is perfect and so is the big roof-terrace! 10/10, thank you so much <3!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
US$55.30
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...

T
Toan
From
Finland
Comfortable bed, compact kitchen, quiet neighbourhood, Japanese bide
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
US$52.23
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.

C
Chatchanit
From
United States
I love it here, great location, close to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews
Price from
US$81.92
1 night, 2 adults

하이 동대문 호스텔

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, 하이 동대문 호스텔 is located less than 1 km from Bangsan Market, a 14-minute walk from Gwangjang Market and 1.5 km from The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store....

A
Aleksandra
From
Poland
The entire hotel looks new. Room was clean and quiet. There's a metro station nearby, with three metro lines. You'll also find plenty of places to shop, eat lunch, and have breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$116.06
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Maru Jongno

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul, 1 km from Myeongdong Cathedral, Stay Maru Jongno features views of the city.

C
Charles
From
United States
I was unsure at first since it just opened and had no reviews, but it was awesome. Super clean, comfy bed, and better-than-expected breakfast. The location was ideal—close to Seoul Station, Gwanghwamun, and Insadong, with lots of traditional Korean restaurants nearby. Easy access to the airport too. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$92.16
1 night, 2 adults

Unit D Hostel

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 400 metres, Unit D Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property...

A
Allan
From
South Korea
This place was spotless since it's a brand-new hostel, and it had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The staff spoke English, so communication was super easy. The location is perfect just a short walk from Dongdaemun Station and close to DDP. I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely come back next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$81.24
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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,617 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Well set in the centre of Seoul, Hi Seoul Hostel Central provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

From US$81.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,053 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.

From US$206.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 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.

From US$99.67 per night

Huga Inn

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

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

From US$145.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

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

From US$81.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews

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

From US$49.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

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

From US$124.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Seoul, Bluedot Poshtel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$121.89 per night

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Namsan Guesthouse

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,379 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4), Namsan Guesthouse 5th offers free WiFi access, air-conditioned accommodation and a rooftop terrace with a view of Seoul.

From US$43.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

From US$61.44 per night

Nomad Hostel

Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Nomad Hostel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.

From US$51.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

In a prime location in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Station, 700 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral and 1.4 km from Bangsan Market.

From US$44.24 per night

K-Grand Hotel Seoul

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews

K-Grandhotel Seoul is conveniently located a minute walk away from Exit 13 of Seoul Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

From US$75.10 per night

Stayone Jongno

Jongno-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Set within 600 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 700 metres of Changdeokgung Palace, Stayone Jongno offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

From US$88.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 488 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.

From US$47.79 per night

Zen Seoul Stay

Jongno-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Well set in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, Zen Seoul Stay is located 400 metres from Jongmyo Shrine, 600 metres from Changdeokgung Palace and 1.1 km from Gwangjang Market.

From US$64.85 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 506 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...

From US$160.16 per night

Space ARA

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 401 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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 221 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.

From US$117.42 per night

Unit M Hostel

Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Unit M Hostel provides rooms with free WiFi in Seoul, conveniently situated 600 metres from Myeongdong Station and less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market.

From US$122.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 785 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.

From US$95.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,049 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$71.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Seoul, SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

ARA125

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews

Well set in the centre of Seoul, ARA125 provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Bangsan Market, Jogyesa Temple and Gwangjang Market.

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Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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Avg. price/night: US$86.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,617 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$86.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,617 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$72.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 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
Avg. price/night: US$71.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,049 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$72.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 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$119.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 665 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