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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.

M
Monica
From
Colombia
Great location, the bed was confortable and the common areas were nice, specially the terrace. The girl in the front desk was very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,447 reviews
Price from
$48.19
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.

L
Lora
From
Germany
The location was excellent, the room was small but very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$129.70
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 Oh
From
Russia
This place is perfect! I wish I could stay longer. Re-booked it 2 times. If only they had availability, I'd stay for 4 more nights. You are not going to regret! Just stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$58.37
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...

P
Pedro
From
Brazil
Great stay in Seoul! Super clean, good linen and very convenient location. The facilities are super new and it felt like home. Staff is also super friendly and supportive! I’d definitely stay again when returning to Seoul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
$75.30
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, 133 reviews
Price from
$55.12
1 night, 2 adults

Bestel Residence

Seocho-Gu, Seoul

Attractively set in the Seocho-gu district of Seoul, Bestel Residence is located 1.1 miles from Gangnam Station, 3.3 miles from COEX Convention Centre and 3.8 miles from Bongeunsa Temple.

E
ED
From
Philippines
location wise is perfect and a quiet place to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
$61.97
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.

M
May
From
Canada
The location of Dream House was perfect. It was close to cafes, shopping, restaurants. The room was cute, very clean and quiet. The staff were so friendly and helped us with all of our questions. I stayed here twice on my 3.5 week trip to Seoul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Price from
$86.47
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, 22 reviews
Price from
$73.71
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.

A
Aisyah Mohd Khair
From
Malaysia
The hostel is really very near the shopping area and very easy to find a restaurant to eat around the hostel. I like the deck garden, it's a good place for you to enjoy the morning fresh air and evening breeze. The owner is very nice and he can speak in english which is very nice. He has offered us a lot of kind help such as carrying the heavy luggages up and down for us and ordering food for us at mid night which I really appreciate! really highly recommend this hostel to all of you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
$36.03
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.

P
Price
From
South Korea
The property is brand new, immaculate, in the heart of Jongno-gu and close to 3 subway stations and has free cup noodles in the lower level cafeteria. They also have two brand new washers and dryers that are $3 USD/2 hours - very reasonable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
$72.63
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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,164 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,447 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

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

    From $148.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 472 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.

    From $50.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

    Located in Seoul and with Namdaemun Market reachable within a 13-minute walk, Aroha Guesthouse Seoul Station provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

    From $129.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 18-minute walk from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From $64.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

    Located within a 17-minute walk of Seoul Station and 1.2 miles of Namdaemun Market, Dalgona Guesthouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From $86.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews

    Only a 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Jongno 5-ga Subway Station (Line 1), Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite offers accommodations in Seoul. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property.

    From $205.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

    J5 Hostel provides rooms with free WiFi in Seoul, conveniently set a 8-minute walk from Gwangjang Market and half a mile from Dongdaemun Market.

    From $43.23 per night
  • Han Stay

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located within a 6-minute walk of Dongdaemun Market and 0.9 miles of Gwangjang Market, Han Stay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From $135.54 per night

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 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 176 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,164 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.

    From $212.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 465 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...

    From $140.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 512 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.

    From $127.54 per night
  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 313 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.

    From $183.74 per night
  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 371 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

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

    From $77.82 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 258 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.

    From $151.32 per night

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

  • Hostel Fellaz

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

    In a prime location in the Yongsan-gu district of Seoul, Hostel Fellaz is located 2.2 miles from National Museum of Korea, 2.5 miles from Myeongdong Station and 2.5 miles from The Shilla Duty Free...

    From $86.47 per night
  • Sunrise Inn

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.4
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Ideally located in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul, Sunrise Inn is located a 18-minute walk from Dongdaemun Market, 1.5 miles from Gwangjang Market and 1.7 miles from Bangsan Market.

    From $49.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    Ideally set in the Seodaemun-gu district of Seoul, Bueno Day - Near Hongdae & Historic Sites is located 3.3 miles from Hongik University Station, 3.5 miles from Dongwha Duty Free Shop and 3.5 miles...

    From $67.44 per night
  • Miju Hostel

    Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Ideally located in the Dongdaemun-gu district of Seoul, Miju Hostel is located 2.8 miles from Dongdaemun Market, 3.3 miles from Gwangjang Market and 3.5 miles from Bangsan Market.

    From $50.44 per night
  • SNU Stay hostel

    Gwanak-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Located within 4 miles of Gasan Digital Complex and 4 miles of Gasan Digital Complex Station, SNU Stay hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From $78.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Located within 2.9 miles of Gasan Digital Complex and 2.9 miles of Gasan Digital Complex Station, 신림 유호텔 Seoul Sillim U Hotel - 고양이와 보드게임이 있는 힐링 숙소 has rooms with air conditioning and a private...

    From $64.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 747 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, 673 reviews

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

    From $90.79 per night

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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, 1,447 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, 1,447 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: $76.86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 974 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, 1,017 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: $76.86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $145.91
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 704 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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