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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.

E
ELENI
From
Greece
Excellent location, very comfortable and clean rooms.totally recomended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,613 reviews
Price from
US$45.42
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.

Z
ZAFEIRATOS
From
Greece
Our first time visiting Seoul and could not have picked a better place to stay. Host was amazing. He was so kind and welcoming. He went way above and beyond with anything we needed help with. We will be going back and will be staying at the Dreaming Hostel again!Thank you!Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$33.28
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.

D
DARDENNE
From
Belgium
Very calm Clean Modern Comfortable Easy checkin Nice dorm bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$84.91
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.

M
Matko
From
Croatia
Self check-in and check-out available 24/7. Friendly staff, good communication. Room is really clean. Slippers, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap, shampoo, towels… everything is available in the room for free
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$85.57
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, 402 reviews
Price from
US$55.01
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, 150 reviews
Price from
US$51.95
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.

T
Tegan
From
Canada
Clean room and awesome staff. Very nice room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
Price from
US$81.49
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 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$115.45
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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$91.68
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...

O
Olga
From
Austria
Everything is new and clean. I git a roof top room and felt very comfortable and age there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$80.81
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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No credit card needed to book these hostels in Seoul and nearby

All Stay Hostel

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 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, 2,051 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$183.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 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$159.31 per night

Huga Inn

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews

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

From US$144.31 per night

Space ARA

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 401 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, 166 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, 221 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$116.80 per night

Unit M Hostel

Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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$122.24 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 647 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$48.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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$61.12 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$51.61 per night

All Stay Inn Seoul

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 500 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$27.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 489 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$47.54 per night

J5 Hostel

Jongno-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 492 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$33.95 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, 262 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$44.14 per night

Hostel Fellaz

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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$44.14 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

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

From US$80.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 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$99.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 784 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$95.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

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

From US$123.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

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

From US$74.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

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

From US$121.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 562 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.

From US$135.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,127 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$198.63 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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Avg. price/night: US$85.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,613 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$85.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,613 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$72.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 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$74.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 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$72.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 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$119.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 666 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