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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.

S
SZU YU
From
Taiwan
this is one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to! clean, convenient, nicely-designed, warm welcomed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,418 reviews
Price from
$48.08
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.

Y
YU-CHENG
From
Taiwan
I had a perfect stay! Cozy hostel with extremely friendly and helpful staff just 1 - 2 min walk from Dongdaemun metro station. The soundproofing and bathroom drainage are the only minor problems I found. I didn’t take any photos of the hostel—just a photo of the air conditioner remote. lol.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
$129.40
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.

P
Patrick
From
Canada
The location! It’s right by the shopping district Myeongdong but it’s on the quiet side (great for sleeping). Also walking distance to the cable car to visit N Seoul tower. We never took public transit from this location. The property is clean and it has all the comforts of home that you want. There was toast, fruit and instant noodles for breakfast (coffee, water filter, and juice). There was also laundry - washer and dryer. We had a room with 3 beds - in the photos it looked like the may have been in separate spaces but it was one big room. Bathroom and room were spacious. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
$71.89
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...

S
Sebastian
From
Colombia
The location was really nice. The room was really clean and the host had an amazing welcoming vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
$79.08
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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$55
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.

W
Wild
From
Japan
The hospitality of the staff members and how clean the place was amazing. Also, the location was very convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
$102.88
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.

L
Lukasz
From
Poland
Good location to walk around Hongdae Univ. area, also in walking distance to the metro station. Small, but comfy room with a nice bathroom. Good AC, comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
Price from
$86.27
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, 18 reviews
Price from
$61.47
1 night, 2 adults

Seoul Cozy Hostel

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Located within a 10-minute walk of Ewha Women’s University and 1.1 miles of Hongik University Station, Seoul Cozy Hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$58.23
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 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
$35.95
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, 268 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,168 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 712 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,938 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,418 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Seoul and nearby

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 362 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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 754 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 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 710 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, 1,282 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 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,433 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5 has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and half a mile of Myeongdong Cathedral, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Hostel Haru

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews

    Hostel Haru is set in Seoul, within 1640 feet of Lotte Duty Free Shop and 1969 feet of Noon Square. The property is located 0.7 mi from Jongmyo Shrine. Dongwha Duty Free Shop is a 13-minute walk away.

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, 2,168 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 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 453 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 514 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.

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 292 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 182 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, 260 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 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 675 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, 371 reviews

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

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,009 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 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

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

  • Soon Guesthouse

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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.

  • Namsan Guesthouse

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,311 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 7.3
    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, 102 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: $150.97
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,418 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
  • Avg. price/night: $150.97
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,418 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: $84.67
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 977 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 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,009 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: $84.67
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 977 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $140.73
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 710 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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