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The best hostels in Seoul

Some of the best backpacker spots in Seoul

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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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,141 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,340 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,477 reviews

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

  • NOMAD hostel

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

    From US$47.39 per night
  • All Stay Inn Seoul

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 480 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$35.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 475 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$60.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews

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

    From US$32.07 per night
  • Beewon Guesthouse

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

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

    From US$63.43 per night
  • J5 Hostel

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 486 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.

    From US$35.63 per night
  • Manso Hostel in DDP

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 237 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.

    From US$46.32 per night
  • Hostel Fellaz

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 102 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.

    From US$46.32 per night

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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, 191 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,141 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 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$96.92 per night
  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews

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

    From US$127.21 per night
  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 378 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, 182 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, 254 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 749 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$178.16 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

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

    From US$146.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

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

    From US$135.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 514 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$156.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 700 metres of Changdeokgung Palace, Ikseon Atelier offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From US$131.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 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$105.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews

    Only a 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Jongno 5-ga Subway Station (Line 1), Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite offers accommodation in Seoul. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property.

    From US$292.19 per night
  • Han Stay

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Located within 500 metres of Dongdaemun Market and 1.4 km of Gwangjang Market, Han Stay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From US$162.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews

    G Guesthouse Itaewon is just a 1-minute walk from Itaewon Subway Station (Line 6) and a 15-minute drive from Seoul Station.

    From US$139.50 per night

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,477 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,477 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$76.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 980 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$121.15
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 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$76.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 980 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$139.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 696 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