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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.

J
Julie
From
Switzerland
Big and comfy three people's room. The staff was really nice and helpful. Washing machine and dryer were definitely convenient, and everything was really clean. Perfect location as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
Price from
US$46.72
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.

D
Daniel BV
From
Denmark
I went back to dreaming hostel for the second part of my trip in Seoul. Perfect location close to a subway station and to anything you might need (stores, restaurants, etc). Host is very friendly and communicative. He is very understanding, welcoming and ready to help if something’s wrong! Thanks again for everything! see you soon~ ☀️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$34.23
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.

N
NORUL ASWIN BINTI
From
Malaysia
Love the hostel. Clean, new, host was very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$87.34
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.

B
Benjamin
From
Switzerland
We were really happy with our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and kind, they wouldn’t even let me carry my own bag up the stairs. The location is perfect, just a one minute walk from the subway station, with plenty of lively nightlife around the hotel. Despite that, the rooms are well insulated, so it’s quiet inside. The rooms were clean, equipped with good air conditioning, and the shampoo and body wash smelled great. We also appreciated the free ramyeon as well as the complimentary washing machine and dryer. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$86.76
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.

M
Marisa
From
Switzerland
The location is excellent, everything is kept very clean and tidy. Good choice of products for preparing breakfast, laundry and drying machine available. Staff was very kind and helpful and, making inquiries in advance, I was able to store my luggage. Thank you very much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Price from
US$69.86
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...

D
Dina
From
South Korea
This place is amazing. I dont know why they call themselves Hostel, this is a proper Hotel, with daily room service, free water bottle refills, plus the added kitchen and washing/ drying machine. Plus the kindest reception staff! Cannot recommend enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$53.44
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.

I
INSU
From
South Korea
I had a great stay at this hostel! The location is perfect — just a short walk from the station, and since it’s right on the main street, it was really easy to find. The staff were super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I was able to leave my luggage before check-in, which was really convenient. They also gave great recommendations for nearby restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$103.57
1 night, 2 adults

The Road Mini Hotel

Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul

The Road Mini Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Seoul. Located around 1.2 km from Yeongdeungpo Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.2 km away from Gasan Digital Complex.

p
piera
From
Spain
I had a wonderful stay — the mini hotel is super comfortable and very charming, with everything you could possibly need. The owners are extremely polite and always available to help. The rooms are small but very cozy and well-equipped. The hotel is located a bit on the outskirts, but it’s perfectly connected by public transport: bus 507 stops right at the door, and the metro station is just an 8-minute walk away! There’s also a lovely little terrace that you can enjoy at any time, especially in the evening — it’s very pleasant. Congratulations to the owners! If I ever come back to Seoul, I’ll definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
US$69.16
1 night, 2 adults

Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently located in the centre of Seoul, Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대 offers American breakfast and free WiFi.

p
pei chen
From
Taiwan
Good location, house owner is very helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$59.73
1 night, 2 adults

남산 명동 ecclesa

Jung-Gu, Seoul

In a prime location in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, 남산 명동 ecclesa is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral, 1.5 km from Bangsan Market and 1.8 km from Jongmyo Shrine.

L
Lean Remigio
From
Canada
This booking was fantastic. It's very close to many good areas, primarily Myeongdong, but for me it's also close to Euljiro and Chungmuro which has a lot of restaurants and coffee shops, and a lot less crowded than Myeongdong. Also nearby multiple stations for ease of transport. If you like a nice stroll, I went for a run near Cheonggechong stream everyday, only a 5~7 minute walk away. In terms of the place itself, it was very clean and had all the things we needed. Things that stood out to me were the curling iron, the electric outlet adapter, the drying rack, and the abundance of cupboards and space to put things in. The place was clean and bright. The toilet and shower were very clean and nice. Access to the building and room are relatively easy and don't require a key. Lastly, I think the value of the place was great. It wasn't too expensive for such a convenient and nice place. I was really happy with my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$81.73
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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Save money on hostels in Seoul and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 666 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$169.76 per night

Cave Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

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

From US$111.77 per night

Namsan Guesthouse

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,340 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$44.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - 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$62.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - 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$44.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 206 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$45.27 per night

K-Grand Hotel Seoul

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 679 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$76.84 per night

Life In Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 288 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$73.85 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,108 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$241.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 523 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$109.68 per night

Huga Inn

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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

From US$124.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

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

From US$83.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 233 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$192.11 per night

Unit M Hostel

Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 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$157.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

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

From US$143.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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

From US$138.93 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 491 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...

Space ARA

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 384 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 763 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 776 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, 1,341 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews

In a prime location in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,485 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5 features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

From US$125.75 per night

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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Avg. price/night: US$117.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,536 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$117.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,536 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$74.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 982 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 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$74.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 982 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$136.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 679 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