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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.

I
Ivari
From
Estonia
The room was brand new and super clean. The shower was also super clean and comfy. Great rooftop area and excellent common area with huge 75 inch TV with Netflix. The room also had a large TV with Netflix.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,660 reviews
Price from
US$46.09
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.

S
Sanovec
From
Czech Republic
we booked big single room and had a lot of luggages. So Chris gave me a bigger room on the second floor for the same price. The room was clean with pink windows and perfume. It was on the lower floor so it could move easy. Hostel location is very near subway station and airport bus stop. Excellent service while we were staying in their homestay. highly recommended for traveller staying in this homestay. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$33.77
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.

T
Talantbek
From
Kazakhstan
Super clean, excellent location, responsive staff, privacy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$86.16
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.

A
Angga
From
Indonesia
The facilities and location were amazing for the price. It’s less than a minute walk from Dongdaemun Station, which made getting around super convenient. The room was simple but had everything I needed, so it was perfect for just resting. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They gave great restaurant recommendations and even helped me book a Seoul city-tour bus, which made my trip much easier. The shared kitchen was also a nice touch, with free coffee, tea, and even ramen! I had such a comfortable stay, and next time I come back, I’d love to stay even longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
US$81.87
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.

J
Jennifer
From
Costa Rica
Excellent location, good breakfast, very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Price from
US$55.82
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$55.65
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.

E
Elisabeth
From
France
Thank you for this stay. We spent our honeymoon with you and we are very happy. The room was perfect. Every day the cleaning was done, small attention to have every day bottles of water in the small fridge. Perfect location for the subway at less than 15minutes walk. Incredible to go in Hongdae and enjoy this beautiful city. Very quiet street and little noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
Price from
US$82.70
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 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$117.15
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$93.03
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...

B
Boros
From
Slovakia
This was the third accommodation I stayed at during my trip to South Korea, and it was actually the first one I booked when planning my journey. Since this was my first solo trip, I spent a lot of time choosing the right places, and I’m very glad I decided on this one. I felt completely safe throughout my stay. Everything looked exactly like it did in the photos. The entire hostel, including my room was spotless, and the space was comfortable and cozy. I slept very well, and every time I returned from exploring the city, the hallway greeted me with a pleasant, fresh scent. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure I felt comfortable. Even on my last evening, when it was already past 9 p.m. (their service hours were from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), they still helped me without hesitation, which I truly appreciated. The location was perfect as well. I genuinely enjoyed my time here, and if I ever come back to Seoul, I would be more than happy to stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$75.81
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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All Stay Hostel

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

All Stay Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Seoul. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. The hostel offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.

Well located in the centre of Seoul, Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

Space ARA

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 405 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 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$146.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 793 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,065 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews

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

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

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

From US$81.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,988 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$143 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 518 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$83.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 518 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$79.94 per night

Huga Inn

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

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

From US$89.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 632 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$44.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

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

From US$113.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews

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

From US$110.26 per night

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OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews

Conveniently set in Seoul, OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$89.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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$62.02 per night
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.

From US$33.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

K-POP Residence Seoul Tower is located just a minute’s walk from Exit 4 of Hoehyeon Subway Station (Line 4). It offers free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$39.28 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.

All Stay Inn Seoul

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 511 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.

From US$27.57 per night

Hi Stay EULJIRO

Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located within 800 metres of Myeongdong Station and 800 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, Hi Stay EULJIRO provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

From US$58.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews

Set in Seoul and with Namdaemun Market reachable within 1.1 km, Aroha Guesthouse Seoul Station offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

From US$82.70 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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Avg. price/night: US$144.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,660 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$144.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,660 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$73.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 946 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, 1,065 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$73.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 946 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$120.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 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