Reviews of Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong
28, Toegye-ro 20na-gil, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04630 Seoul, South Korea
#175 of 656 hotels in Seoul
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 24 hostel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.8
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.7
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Free Wifi
8.7
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Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Anish
United Kingdom1 review10“Great staff and facilities. A great place to stay in Seoul!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner, Manon, was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were amazing and I had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay here. At Boro Hostel you will feel right at home. I recommend it!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Lina
Lithuania27 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It makes you feel like home. You can feel a lot if efforts by hosts to make you feel great. During our stay they organised barbecue evening for all hostel’s guest creating that unifying spirit. The hostel is in great location, superb breakfast, inspiring environment. Amazing vibes here! Only best words comes related to this experience here
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Amabelle
Philippines3 Reviews1 helpful vote10“It is a nice end to my South Korea stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is new and the host, Manon, is very accomodating and provides for a lot of things with the booking.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Mi
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Only Booking.com messed around with me. I booked the property as I saw airport transfer included. As our flight landing 10:30 in the evening, and our first time in Seoul, I didn't want to take risk getting taxi with unable to speak Korean language. The property didn't actually do airport transfer and had to arrange by ourselves. But the property owner kindly arrange taxi for us. The price is a bit high, but we were safe and comfortably got to the property at midnight.
Breakfast was okay as I don't normally have breakfast unless they offer Korean traditional breakfast :-) and I don't eat cereal. The location of the property is great as walking distance to most of the places. I also appreciated the cleanliness of the property.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Nicolà
Italy48 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Top hostel and top owners. Really reccomended!!!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Lye
Singapore1 review10“A warm cozy hearth”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was impeccably clean and all the amenities were sufficient for a comfortable stay
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Mohd
Kuwait21 Reviews9 helpful votes9.0“A very nice stay at this new property a great location and very-attentive host ladies”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little bit pricey
It’s more of staying within a local house
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Norul
Malaysia41 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Nice hostel hanok style with location nearby myeongdong street”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Love the hostel. Clean, new, host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Pwint
United Arab Emirates12 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Will be back soon to Boro”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guests needs to follow house rules ie, no hairdryer or switch on light after 11pm. The big sign needs to be displayed/posted
The location and the host, Mano is very sweet and kind. Answer all your questions, taking feedback and action them right away. It’s my first time staying in myeondong area and I made a good decision.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Dominique
Australia1 review2 helpful votes10“Serene, perfectly located sanctuary”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
One of the most beautiful and tranquil hostels I've ever stayed in! The hanok has been completely renovated and was brand new and immaculate when I stayed, if you are into interior design it is heaven! Everything is so chic with beautiful details down to soft lighting, filtered water, bathroom amenities and welcome treats. It felt so much more luxurious than a hostel - surely the best value in Seoul. Highly recommend, especially for women, with great bathrooms and such a welcoming feeling from the hosts in the lovely shared spaces. I would move in here!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Choo
Singapore2 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Not unpleasant but would not recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1) Charging access: not all cubicles have usb-c charging access. Despite me specifically asking the hostel owners about this and given assurance that the cubicle has usb-c plug, I was assigned a bed that only has usb. While they were happy to exchange the cubicle, I eventually made do and stayed put. 2) Difficult access to hostel: Many travellers touted the proximity to Myeong-dong subway. Not many mentioned the very steep uphill climb just to get to the hostel. Then, to get to the front door, it was another extremely steep uphill porch. Even if you take a cab, rolling your suitcases up that porch will not be easy. I only had a light carry-on suitcase and I struggled to roll it up. In fact, it rained alot one day and I wanted to take cab back from Myeong-dong. I was charged 20000 KRW (~ 15 USD) despite the hostel being just literally across the road but it is rather inaccessible from the main road. On that point, it can be very quiet and dark at night going back. There's a path of blue lights embedded in the road but there's literally NO ONE along the street back to the hostel.
traditional looking with modern facilities.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Anonymous
Australia4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Best staff ever. Awesome spot and location, made lots of friends, was amazing.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: May 22, 2025
Anonymous
Belgium1 review10“Amazing hosts, perfect stay!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The kindest hosts I ever met! I stayed in the female dorm and the room was very clean with nice private showers. The dorm has lockers to keep your suitcase and the beds are quite spasious in width. The simple breakfast was perfect for me and the living room was a pleasant place to chat with some fellow travelers. All in all, the most cozy hostel I stayed in.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Kapuaonaona
United States4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Abdallah
South Korea3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Thomas
Australia2 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Georgia
Australia7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Maximilian
Germany3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Maximilian
Germany3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Sten
Norway2 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Best hostel I have been to. By far. Luxurious and feels like home at the same time. Perfection of a hostel experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Marie
Australia6 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Czajkowski
France15 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Manon and MJ are incredibly welcoming! The hotel is spotless – rooms, showers, and common area all p”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Anonymous
Australia1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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