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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
Mahani
From
Malaysia
Love it because it’s looks very new and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews
Price from
US$47.77
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.

E
Ellie
From
United States
The traditional Korean-style house has been remodeled with a modern touch, creating a charming and clean space. The place is newly opened, so everything is spotless. The bedding was particularly soft and comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep, and the dormitory beds were more spacious than usual. Its close proximity to Myeongdong Station made it easy to explore different neighborhoods, and it was also conveniently located near the night market. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
US$57.85
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, 136 reviews
Price from
US$54.64
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.

D
Devina Soetanto
From
Indonesia
It's clean. The staff (who never met) was really nice. Especially the location! Wow! So many restaurants, cafes. If i come to Seoul again, i'll stay in here again for sure! Thank you Nomad!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$103.81
1 night, 2 adults

Seoul Cozy Hostel

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set within less than 1 km of Ewha Womans University and 1.7 km of Hongik University Station, Seoul Cozy Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

D
Dima
From
Russia
Clearness was excellent that is very important for me. Comfortable also, there are everything you need (cooler with drinking water and fridge), staff is very friendly and was always in touch on WA. Locational is nice, between subway stations Ewha Woman University and Sinchon (about 7 minutes of each).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$64.28
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.

N
Nicholas Laughlin-Glen
From
Australia
The landlord is very friendly. Don't worry about not understanding Korean. The landlord is very good English, chinese and japanese. There is no problem with listening, writing and speaking👍🏼I wanted high floor room so landlord aranged on forth floor. There was very silent and slept well. The bathroom has shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, and the equipment is sufficient. There is a hair dryer in the room. Great! The location is great. It is very close to the exit of Sinchon Station and very convenient! Opposite the door of the accommodation, the next staircase is the main street of Sinchon, where there are food, drink and entertainment. On both sides are Hongdae and Ewha Womans University. If the journey focuses on these two places, it is highly recommended! It is also very close to shopping places such as Myeongdong and it is also very close to Seoul Station so it is very convenient to take the Arex to transfer. Thank you for the host's hospitality these days!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$35.71
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, Half rest hostel Jongno Insa is located less than 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace, a 14-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral and 700 metres from Jogyesa...

M
M3T
From
France
Nice location, I was able to roam the city by foot and get back late at night feeling safe (woman alone). Being able to drop off my bag early to enjoy the city hands free was a huge comfort. The place was very clean and the free ramen, coffee and ice water dispenser where the icing on the cake.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$116.99
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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
US$89.30
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.

A
Anna
From
Austria
- comfortable rooms - nice breakfast options - great area (easy transportation options to the city center) - easy check in and check out - friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$70.71
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.

E
Ekaterina
From
Finland
I really enjoyed staying at this hostel! The location is perfect, everything was very clean and thoughtfully organized. The interior is new and stylish, with all the little details well taken care of. There’s a small kitchen and a nice option to enjoy coffee in the morning — a great way to start the day. It was easy to find the hostel because the host sent me messages with photos beforehand, which really helped. Check-in was super easy, and the host was great — they sent clear messages a day before arrival, making everything hassle-free. Great value for the price! Wishing the owner lots of success with the business!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$61.07
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.

Most booked hostels in Seoul and surroundings in the past month

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,336 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews
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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, 1,484 reviews

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

  • Artravel Myeongdong

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    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$97.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 752 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$178.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 667 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$115.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews

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

    From US$171.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    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$71.42 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$49.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 96 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$52.85 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, 2,129 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 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 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...

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

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

    From US$127.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 250 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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

    From US$147.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews

    Bluedot Poshtel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Seoul.

    From US$206.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong is located in the centre of Seoul, 400 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews

    Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2 features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.

    From US$482.11 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, 194 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.

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 379 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, 753 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, 1,317 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.

  • Soon Guesthouse

    Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated within 300 metres of Myeongdong Station and 1 km of Myeongdong Cathedral, Soon Guesthouse features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Namsan Guesthouse

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,328 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 746 reviews

    Olive Hostel MyeongDong is well situated in Seoul, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews

    Well located in Seoul, Look Home Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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, 1,484 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, 1,484 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$76.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 979 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$171.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 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$76.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 979 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 695 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