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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
Meli
From
Hong Kong
This hostel went above and beyond my expectations! The capsule was very comfortable, clean, and private. There is a locker under the bed to store your stuff. The bathroom is inside the room so it's very convenient to not have to go outside. The breakfast is simple but it has everything you need to start the day, including a station to cook your own eggs (and the best mandarin juice I have ever had!). There is also a nice terrace on the last floor. The location is very convenient and the neighborhood is nice, with a lot of shops and restaurants. It's close to the subway station and to multiple bus stops. This is a great hostel and worth the price of the stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,650 reviews
Price from
US$45.20
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.

P
Pierfrancesco Pastore
From
Italy
Hostel with perfect value for money. Very nice hostel in a great location for visiting the city.Clean room with a bathroom with shower inside. Sinchon Metro really close to the property where you can go everywhere. Easy to get to from the airport by train, take the airport railroad which stops at all stations, exit at Hongik University Station and then change to the metro line 2 for one stop and you arrive at Sinchon. Staff of the hostel is very friendly, he wants to know if everything is going well. There is also a television that has the ability to watch YouTube, PrimeVideo etc. Free water dispenser at reception much appreciated where there are also many maps of Seoul and guidebooks. Exceptional value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$33.11
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.

m
mi mi
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was okay as I don't normally have breakfast unless they offer Korean traditional breakfast :-) and I don't eat cereal. The location of the property is great as walking distance to most of the places. I also appreciated the cleanliness of the property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$84.49
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.

C
Connie
From
Taiwan
The accomodation is good, close to the subway and airport bus. The staff is also very caring, I will choose this place next time I go to Korea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
US$80.28
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.

B
Bianca
From
Australia
Wonderful bed and shower, very well located. Lockers on the bed, in the wardrobe. The most perfect thing is the common area, it has everything in the kitchen, not to mention that it is a super nice area. I had a great stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
Price from
US$54.74
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...

m
max
From
Australia
The room was very cosy while still having modern amenities, including heating flooring, AC, TV with multiple streaming services and a remote control that you could use to control all amenities listed. Another great feature was an after hours remotely manned kiosk for additional inquiries after hours key access or where you could pick up additional items like water bottles or towels. The owner was very welcoming and accommodating to any and all needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$54.57
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.

G
Gwyneth
From
Singapore
Warm, comfortable, clean. When I asked for the towel to be put somewhere I can reach (as I am quite short), it was done so every day of my stay. Excellent service. Huge rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
Price from
US$81.09
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....

M
Matthew
From
Australia
- excellent location - 24/7 spa, 24/7 restaurants, huge shopping malls all nearby - great value - kind, hospitable staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$114.88
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.

J
Jake
From
United Kingdom
Convenient location, hosts were amazing, spoke very good English and couldn’t have been more helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$91.23
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$82.45
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, 285 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

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

From US$113.53 per night

Brill Urban Homes

Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Seoul, less than 1 km from Myeongdong Station, Brill Urban Homes features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 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$143.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 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, 832 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, 30 reviews

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

From US$80.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 515 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$112.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 520 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$92.58 per night

Huga Inn

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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

From US$114.88 per night

Unit M Hostel

Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 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$79.07 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$54.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

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

From US$111.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews

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

From US$54.06 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 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$60.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 23 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$36.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 78 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$38.52 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$48.15 per night

All Stay Inn Seoul

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 508 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$27.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 536 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$81.09 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, 626 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$74.34 per night

Life In Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

Situated within 700 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 500 metres of Jogyesa Temple, Life In Insa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

From US$71.44 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$70.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,650 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$70.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,650 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$72.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 951 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, 1,062 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$72.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 951 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$118.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 657 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