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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.

L
Long
From
Vietnam
Very impressive design, clean and nice location. Near Itaewon Metro Station, walk on foot around 5min. Many thing around, convenient store, traditional food store, beautiful coffee store. Staff super friendly and helpful!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,450 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$47.98
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.

K
Ken
From
South Korea
Brilliant location with super clean. So kind and got great advice of the surrounding area. I’d love to stay again. Thank you so much!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$129.11
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, 317 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$58.10
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...

A
Alexandre
From
Switzerland
Hostel was excellent, hosts were super nice and extremely helpful. They helped me organize a trip to the DMZ and book a bus, and gave great suggestions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$74.96
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.

J
Joann
From
Ireland
The hostel was great! All facilities provided were top class. Really enjoyed the stay. Location was a bit far but the public transport in Seoul makes up for it. Overall, we really recommend this hostel 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$54.87
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.

P
Patrick
From
Hong Kong
Have stayed here a couple of times already. The host, the room, the water, the bed, the environment ... everything is what I look for. I enjoyed every moment of my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$61.69
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
Location 8.8
Price from
$86.08
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
Location 10.0
Price from
$73.38
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, 80 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$35.86
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$67.78
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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 372 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 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 714 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, 644 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,450 reviews

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

  • 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 $77.47 per night
  • Soon Guesthouse

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and 0.6 miles of Myeongdong Cathedral, Soon Guesthouse has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 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).

    From $93.25 per night
  • 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.

    From $49.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 100 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.

    From $60.25 per night
  • All Stay Inn Seoul

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 473 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 $50.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 188 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.

    From $58.10 per night
  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 714 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.

    From $114.77 per night

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  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 374 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 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,019 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 736 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, 1,300 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 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

    Featuring 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 $208.02 per night
  • Namsan Guesthouse

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4), Namsan Guest house 5th offers free WiFi access, air-conditioned accommodations and a rooftop terrace with a view of Seoul.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Seoul, Olive Hostel MyeongDong provides free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

  • The Cube Hotel

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

    Well situated in the center of Seoul, The Cube Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,165 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 $211.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 516 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 $126.96 per night
  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 316 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 $182.91 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 $150.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    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.

    From $90.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    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 $147.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

    Bluedot 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 $165.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,221 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 $406.71 per night

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,450 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, 1,450 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: $76.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 975 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, 1,019 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: $76.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $145.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 703 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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