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Some of the best backpacker spots in Seoul

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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul

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.

V
Vyacheslav
From
South Korea
Great location, very friendly and helpful stuff, great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,402 reviews
Price from
$48.01
1 night, 2 adults

D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

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.

M
Michelle
From
United States
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is cozy and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
$129.21
1 night, 2 adults

DADU House

Jung-Gu, Seoul

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.

R
Rozaliya
From
Russia
Simply perfect! Trust all the amazing reviews, they are all real deal! Wanted to stay there longer, but they were always fully booked, don’t make my mistake and book it in advance or for longer period of time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
$64.60
1 night, 2 adults

Original Backpackers

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

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...

H
Hanief Ariefman
From
Japan
It is well located. The place is clean and the host is super nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Price from
$78.96
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel the Camino Seoul

Guro-Gu, 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.

L
Lucie
From
France
Everything was clean and really comfortable. The staff was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
$54.91
1 night, 2 adults

Look Home Guesthouse

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently located in the center of Seoul, Look Home Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

A
Andrea
From
United States
Look Home was in such a great location! The metro was a short walk away and it was right by myeongdong. The room was spacious enough for one and had everything i needed!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
$89.15
1 night, 2 adults

Dream House

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

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.

P
PO-JU
From
Canada
Very close to the beach and public transportation points.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
Price from
$78.96
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Stay in Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

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.

S
Scott
From
United States
It was in a very convenient location and very clean. And the staff are incredible!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$61.37
1 night, 2 adults

Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

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.

G
Gabriela
From
Australia
I had a lovely short stay at dreaming hostel at the end of my trip. The room was clean and comfortable, and the owner was friendly. The location is great, with just minutes walking distance from restaurants, cafes, and the train station. Reccommend to budget-minded individuals!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
$35.89
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

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.

N
Nao
From
United States
I thought I booked a private room, but it turned out to be a shared room. I messaged them to upgrade, but since I booked through Booking.com, I had to go through them—so I left it as is. When I arrived, the lady at the front desk kindly offered me a room meant for 8 people, and I had it all to myself. That was such a generous surprise! I stayed for 3 days, and the location was super convenient. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
$71.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Seoul and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 710 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,934 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,402 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,182 reviews

    57 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews

    Conveniently 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews

    Renovated in May 2018, Namsan Forest in Myeongdong is within a 5-minute walk of the shopping meccas of Myeongdong and Namdaemun.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews

    Attractively located in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

  • OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews

    Conveniently set in Seoul, OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    24 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).

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 103 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.

  • All Stay Inn Seoul

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

    Located in the center of Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, All Stay Inn Seoul has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

    Well set in the Jung-gu district of Seoul, Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong is located a 7-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, 0.4 miles from Myeongdong Cathedral and a 16-minute walk from Bangsan Market.

  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 710 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.

  • Life In Insa

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 8-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine, Life In Insa has air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

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  • All Stay Hostel

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

    All 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

    Well 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...

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

    Ideally 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.

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 11-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, Space ARA provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews

    Located 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.

  • ARA125

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,259 reviews

    Well set in 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
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

    Well set in the center of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Seoul, Olive Hostel MyeongDong provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

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Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,402 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,402 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 970 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,003 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $140.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 712 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 traveler

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