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H HOSTEL Itaewon
Located in Seoul and with National Museum of Korea reachable within 2.2 miles, H HOSTEL Itaewon has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun
Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 3-minute walk, D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.
DADU House
Ideally set in Seoul, DADU House has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Original Backpackers
Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 8-minute walk, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...
Hostel the Camino Seoul
Located in Seoul, within a 10-minute walk of Gasan Digital Complex and 0.6 miles of Gasan Digital Complex Station, Hostel the Camino Seoul provides accommodations with a shared lounge.
Dream House
Dream House is located 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.
Nomad Stay in Hongdae
Located in Seoul and within a 16-minute walk of Ewha Women’s University, Nomad Stay in Hongdae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae
Located in Seoul and with Ewha Women’s University reachable within a 14-minute walk, Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa has accommodations in Seoul near Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Station. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
Stayone Jongno
Located within a 6-minute walk of Jongmyo Shrine and half a mile of Changdeokgung Palace, Stayone Jongno has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
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All Stay Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 166 reviewsAll Stay Hostel is located in Seoul, in the Jung-gu district. The property has a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. The hostel offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.
Hithere City Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviewsWell situated in the Jung-gu district of Seoul, Hithere City Myeongdong is located a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, half a mile from Namdaemun Market and a 17-minute walk from Dongwha Duty...
From $174.19 per nightHuga Inn
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 301 reviewsIdeally located in Seoul, Huga Inn has an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Dongwha Duty Free Shop, Jogyesa Temple and Seoul Station.
From $122.62 per nightSpace ARA
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviewsLocated in Seoul, a 11-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, Space ARA provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviewsEkonomy Hotel Myeondong Premier is located on the famous Myeongdong Street.
From $64.92 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 1
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviewsConveniently located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, K-Grand Hostel Myeongdong is set 984 feet from Myeongdong Cathedral, less than 0.6 mi from Namdaemun Market and 1.1 mi from Jongmyo Shrine.
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviewsAttractively located in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 722 reviewsLocated conveniently in Seoul, SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.
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Namsan Forest in Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 673 reviewsRenovated in May 2018, Namsan Forest in Myeongdong is within a 5-minute walk of the shopping meccas of Myeongdong and Namdaemun.
From $74.65 per night24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews24 Guest house 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).
From $64.92 per nightMust Stay Hotel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 5.0Fair - What previous guests thought, 22 reviewsLocated in Seoul, within a 5-minute walk of Namdaemun Market and 0.7 miles of Myeongdong Station, Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong has accommodations with a terrace.
From $49.77 per nightK-POP Hotel Seoul Tower
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Fair - What previous guests thought, 101 reviewsK-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 $49.77 per nightAll Stay Inn Seoul
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 469 reviewsLocated in the center of Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, All Stay Inn Seoul has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
From $36.06 per nightLife In Insa
Jongno-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviewsLocated in Seoul, a 8-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine, Life In Insa has air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.
From $76.25 per nightInsadong R Guesthouse
Jongno-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviewsInsadong R Guest house is located in the historic Ikseondong district and under 328 feet from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5) and offers guest rooms with a private bathroom.
From $50.49 per nightHostel JL in Chung-jeong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 701 reviewsLocated in Seoul, a 18-minute walk from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
From $32.46 per night
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57 Myeongdong Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 2,160 reviews57 Myeongdong Hostel is conveniently located 492 feet from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4) and offers private rooms with WiFi and city views.
From $212.78 per nightArtravel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 511 reviewsLocated in Seoul and with Myeongdong Cathedral reachable within a 7-minute walk, Artravel Myeongdong has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
From $120.46 per nightK-Grand Hotel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 259 reviewsLocated within a 3-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and half a mile of Namdaemun Market, K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
From $151.47 per nightSTAY7 Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviewsLocated in the center of Myeongdong shopping district, STAY7 Myeongdong offers private guest rooms and property-wide WiFi.
From $148.51 per nightBluedot Poshtel
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviewsBluedot Poshtel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Seoul. Well located in the Jung-gu district, this hostel has a bar, as well as a sauna.
From $127.15 per nightEight Rest Hostel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 467 reviewsFeaturing a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong is located in the center of Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral.
From $180.32 per nightCave Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviewsWell situated in Seoul, Cave Myeongdong provides air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.
From $137.04 per nightMyeongDong New Stay Inn
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviewsLocated within a 6-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and half a mile of Myeongdong Cathedral, MyeongDong New Stay Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
From $137.04 per night
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- Avg. price/night: $75.74Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviewsClean 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 tripGuest review byBrittSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $75.74Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviewsOne 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 byChristopherSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $76.94Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 976 reviewsMe 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 bySelmaTravelers with friends
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviewsIt 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. 10/10Guest review bySusieSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $76.94Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 976 reviewsGreat host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.Guest review byCheriaTravelers with friends
- Avg. price/night: $126.59Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 707 reviewsVery 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 byMilosSolo traveler
