2F, 7-8, Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04053 Seoul, South Korea
#255 of 656 hotels in Seoul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 372 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 30, 2025
Omer
IsraelClean
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Francesca
SwitzerlandWe loved the fresh towels every day, the location (super close to Hongdae and to the subway station) but still in a very quiet neighbourhood. We recommend staying here!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Tiana
ParaguayThe location is amazing, near the fun of Hongdae without the noise. All kinds of services are easy to find around it and even the public transportation is amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Lisa
United StatesTwo flights of stairs
Simple accommodations in a great location! Perfect for sightseeing and relaxing. Close to restaurants, shopping and Hongdae station.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Maria
PolandThe shower could be improved but it’s not a big issue.
Great hostel for those on a budget. The rooms are spacious and clean, meaning that multiple people can pack at once. There are also small lockers in the room that a large backpack fits into. The rooftop is lovely in the evening and the social area is great although people do talk late into the night sometimes. Only 1k won for the washer and dryer which is amazing and a great simple but filling breakfast. Check in is flexible so it’s great for potential flight or train delays.I’d definitely stay again while in Seoul.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Imàne
FranceSTAIRS if you have luggages, beware of the stairs. the appartment is on the first floor and the staircase corridor is quite narrow
LOCATION absolutement fantastic and very central. right in hongdae, and about 5 minutes away from the subway station exit. you can walk to the lively famous hongdae street enjoy some food and do some shopping. AK Plaza mall right next to it, along with subway, buses, supermarket, coffee shops and stores. ACCOMODATION + UTILITIES the appartement is 100% female. however, know that there are security surveillance camera and men are the ones behind the screen. washing machine, drying machine, kitchen and fridge are available. you only have to leave a 1000won note pour every machine use (washing, drying, some food too). BREAKFAST bread, milk, butter, jam, eggs, coffee, cereals are available and you are free to cook your own breakfast (i recommend a mean french toast, very filling, and all ingredients are available)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Nur
MalaysiaNo
-strategic location, easy access airport train & subway -provide washing machines & dryer With minimal fee -Free meal 8am-11am -I love curtain at every bed
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Daphne
Singapore4th floor Kitchen was a little sketchy. (But 2nd floor one was ok). Must be ok with stairs. Towels provided are korean sized. So bring yr own if you are used to western size bath towels.
Staff was very helpful. Helped carry bags to holding area, and later left them neatly outside room door. Location very convenient Room was clean with ample storage space.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Lanfang
TaiwanThe guests need to follow the quiet time better.
Location is great. It's my second time staying here.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Milena
Germanyvery helpful and kind staff, clean space, very good area and the price was perfect
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Evita
FinlandThe only cons were that the building was advertised as a female-only dormitory to me, but there were men living there. The upstairs stayers also would stomp up and down the stairs multiple times even in the middle of the night (1-3am) which would keep me awake. Kids were also allowed in the hostel so they would be very loud early in the morning. The other guests didn’t seem to be respectful about quiet times at all. I would advice taking very good ear plugs as my normal ones didn’t help with the high screaming and low stomping sounds.
The location is amazing and it’s very easy to come and go from the hostel. The staff are kind and responsive. The room is nice size and bed comfortable! It is nice that you can change your towels to clean ones easily and use the kitchen and washing machine easily. Overall a great stay.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Li
TaiwanIf there’s range hood in the kitchen & elevator of the building it would be great !
Great location & free breakfast available if you’re an early bird :)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Violette
FranceNot really clean. No real vegan option for breakfast.
There is a washing machine. The beds aren't too hard.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Yea
CanadaOne of the downsides is that there were only stairs. Our room was on the 3rd floor so we had to carry it up 3 floors, but it was not too bad. There's no seperate fridge in the rooms, but there's a big shared one in the kitchen.
Location was quite convenient. Hongdae station was a 5 min walk away, where you can take the airport subway line too. The room was spacious, there was a seperate space that could easily store bigger luggage. Communication with the staff was done prior to checking in. When checking in, it was quite easy as their instructions were laid out nicely and easy to follow along.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Marijke
South AfricaVery small kitchen / common area for the size of the hostel . Not enough space in the bathrooms
Very nice area, close to subway station. Comfortable beds
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 4, 2025
Mika
United StatesThe only downsides were that it felt a bit insecure, as there are no locks or key cards for each room, and the front door is often open during the day. The bathroom facilities could be a bit better, although they do provide excellent shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. I slept fine on the bottom bunk, but my friends on the top bunk found them a bit uncomfortable.
Great location, super close to the train station to get around Seoul (and to/from airport lines especially Gimpo). Hongdae is also a really great area to explore (cafés, tattoos, kbbq, shopping, karaoke, etc). I liked that there were some free breakfast options & a vanity room to get ready. It was a very social place too and met lots of girls from around the world :)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 9, 2025
Cecilia
BrazilTowels could be bigger, it’s like a face/hand towel , good quality but small
Very good location, closed to a big street with lots of shops and restaurants, close to a metro station that goes straight to the airport . The room has everything you need
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Kkum
GermanyThere were a lot of products (shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, toothpaste, ...) to use, which was very good and also an area with mirrors and tables for doing your makeup and a big fridge. The staff responded fast and everything in the house was labeled so you could find your ways around the apartment easily. Also the location is very good in the middle of Hongdae but still quiet at night. Curtains on the bed give privacy and there is a nicely sized common room with a kitchen and many kitchen utensils to use. Only things that weren't good was, that there was barely space for putting your clothes, the metal beds made a lot of noise and the mattress was already bending down in the middle. It didn't really bother me personally but maybe someone who needs a soft and quiet bed might not be comfortable
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Noorlys
MalaysiaIf you travel with 2 person or more, opt for Twin room with 2 beds or Triple room. Bed for Double room is relatively small.
Location is great - walking distance to and from Hongik University Station and Hongdae Street. Facilities - washing machine and dryer machine is available. pay only 1000 krw to use it Breakfast - bread + eggs + milk and juice
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Edmer
PhilippinesHope that you get more utensils/cutlery and plates/ kitchen related items.
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! The breakfast was decent and provided a good start to our day, with a variety of options to choose from. The location is truly excellent—just a short walk to the AREX station at Hongik University, Exit 7—making it incredibly convenient for getting around the city. One of the highlights of our stay was the common area in the kitchen, where we could gather as a family in the mornings. It was a great space to enjoy breakfast together and plan our daily adventures. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, adding to the overall comfort of our trip. The staff were exceptional—fluent in English, friendly, and always ready to assist with anything we needed throughout our 8-night, 9-day stay. Their helpfulness made our experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we truly appreciated the convenience, comfort, and hospitality this hotel offered. Without a doubt, we will be returning for another stay in the future!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Xuan
South KoreaNot yet
The facilities are perfect and the common areas are clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Andrea
AustraliaExcellent place, highly recommended! It’s comfortable and clean! It also has a great location.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Janice
Philippinesthe location
good for the price
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Teresa
SingaporeSome of the floorboards were coming off but it wasn’t too inconvenient. The room next door was noisy when I was staying but that’s a guest issue.
Location was not far from the airport line and easy to get to! Overall comfortable stay!
Stayed in November 2024
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