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Reviews of Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner only

18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03988 Seoul, South Korea

#391 of 528 hotels in Seoul

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 248 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: June 10, 2024

    8.0
    convenient and chill hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    loud and drunk people in the middle of the night (but not the hostels fault)

    comfy hostel, perfect location and many travelers. everything you need for a good price

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    6.0
    Not great, not terrible. I'd rather stay in bigger hostels with more privacy and anonymity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    I didn't like the place in itself. The hostel is actually quite small: the rooms are small, there are not many of them, the shared rooms are small. It felt more like I was living in a house with strangers. I prefer bigger hostels where you have more privacy and anonymity.

    The staff is kind, very good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really well run. The owner is very nice and responsive to any issues.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My bed in the dorm wasn't prepared over the whole day, was even blocked by someone else. Fortunately there was another spare one.

    Nice place, well equipped. Decently located directly in Hongdae.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Good value stay in Seoul!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We just stayed one night but the hostel was good. Smooth check in, shared kitchen well equipped, clean rooms and not very far away from metro station (like ten minutes walking if so). Recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the popularity of the place, there are limited washing facilities. You might be waiting a while for the bathroom or shower.

    Friendly staff, comfortable beds, great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No international debit cards accepted in the property.

    The friendliness of the staff, the vibrant atmosphere, the location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and friendly environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If the only thing I am not impressed with is that sometimes you have to wait for the others to finish the shower as it has only limited number of shower rooms. It can be a big problem when it comes to morning time and you have to check out at certain time. Apart from that, all good.

    Every time I came to Seoul, this property is always a go to place for me. Not only it is located really close from the main Hongdae street where all the night attractions are, this property gives high opportunity to mingle with the other people who happen to stay here. It is easy to make new friends and hang out together in Hongdae. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, not to mention the staff working there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the vibe very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    7.0
    Stayed longer than expected
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not that I didn't like it, 'cause it's not like you can change it, but maybe the bathrooms were not that enough for the number of guests when full. It's still quite clean and spacious enough!

    Was planning to stay for a bit less than 2 weeks and extended for a whole month in the end! The staff is mainly volunteers also staying there, I was lucky that all of them were really friendly during the whole stay. Bosses are cool to the guest too! Bedrooms are clean, bed's matress' are hard (but it's the good hard, I liked it), kitchen is handy (small, tho). It's cool because there are 2 floors for chilling in 2 living rooms with other guests. Well located since its between Yeonnam and Hingdae, two really cool districts. Actually the street itself is full of good cafes and restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    8.0
    A decent option in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Watch your head while climbing to upper floor. When fully occupied feels bit crowded. Not the most hygienic, well maintained hostel we experienced in South Korea If you can afford to spend a bit more, select a bit more premium place

    Managed by foreigner volunteers, we could keep our bags and head out. There is an Indian restaurant right opposite and kitchen facilities are decent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower room messy , bed mattress too soft .

    Location good , many restaurants and convenient stores. Walking distance to metro station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    8.0
    Best Dorm I have been to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the mattress. It was way to hard for me. It was hard to get the desired temperature in the shower.

    I liked the staff, and the guest were nice people as well.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Great value in Hongdae
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good.

    Good value fully equipped hostel in the best district in the city. Not a flash packer or party hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    8.0
    Loved the location and staff was nice, bathroom did not smell good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom smelled pretty bad

    Nice staff and great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    7.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    creaky bed

    location ,price ,host

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lobby is too narrow, no coffee or tea

    Location, staff, cleanliness

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    6.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Creaky beds which I think are a bit old as on mine I could feel a spring or two poking through. I also went two nights without air con, one night was due to a power it which couldn’t be helped. The second I believe the staff had just forgot, as the air con is on restricted hours. Other rooms also went without air on in the second night.

    Great location in the hongdae area with many restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    8.0
    My favorite hostel in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They make you leave your backpack in the common area instead of the room, due to space issues. So I doubt you could store anything there.

    It's cheap and in a good location. The wifi is fast. The woman at check in knew a lot and spoke English, so that was very helpful for trip planning. The beds have curtains for privacy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Close a s access to everything like food store and also transportation

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    8.0
    nice location and its clean very good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    crowded sometimes

    location and staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    8.0
    Great. Would stay again and recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Only recommendation is more showers/toilets and a nicer communal space for socializing outside.

    The location and value for this hotel is great. The staff are very nice and helpful - staying up late to help with my late check in.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    7.0
    It was kind of warm in the room when I first arrive, they said no AC due some reasons, so they gave me the fan in the ro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I could leave my package before checkin time which is nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too few bathrooms. It's in a neighborhood not really close to anything.

    Nice staff, comfortable beds, pretty decent all around.

    Stayed in April 2023

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