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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with The National Museum of Korea reachable within 3.6 km, H HOSTEL Itaewon features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

j
joshua
From
Ireland
The hostel was amazing, the room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. The hostel is mabey 5 minutes from the metro station, and there are shops for nearly everything withing walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,639 reviews
Price from
US$45.60
1 night, 2 adults

Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set in Seoul and with Ewha Womans University reachable within 1.2 km, Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

z
zou bin
From
China
We enjoyed our stay. Chris is a great host and gave us great recommendations! The location is very close to Sinchon metro station and there are 100+ places to eat and drink nearby. On a nice street but also tucked away so it's quiet. Rooms were a good size. Quiet hostel so no disturbances. Felt very safe.This is a great option if you need a private place to stay in central Seoul!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$33.40
1 night, 2 adults

Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

D
Dominique
From
Australia
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$85.23
1 night, 2 adults

D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 300 metres, D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

B
Benjamin
From
Switzerland
We were really happy with our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and kind, they wouldn’t even let me carry my own bag up the stairs. The location is perfect, just a one minute walk from the subway station, with plenty of lively nightlife around the hotel. Despite that, the rooms are well insulated, so it’s quiet inside. The rooms were clean, equipped with good air conditioning, and the shampoo and body wash smelled great. We also appreciated the free ramyeon as well as the complimentary washing machine and dryer. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$80.99
1 night, 2 adults

DADU House

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Attractively located in Seoul, DADU House features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

S
Selin Naz
From
Turkey
Just Few minutes by walk to the center! very clean, hospitable, feels like home! Love the bedlinens, pillow was very comfortable. Thank you for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
US$55.22
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel the Camino Seoul

Guro-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently set in the Guro-Gu district of Seoul, Hostel the Camino Seoul is located less than 1 km from Gasan Digital Complex, a 10-minute walk from Gasan Digital Complex Station and 4.7 km from...

T
Toan
From
Finland
Comfortable bed, compact kitchen, quiet neighbourhood, Japanese bide
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$57.95
1 night, 2 adults

Dream House

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Dream House is situated 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.

I
Inma
From
Denmark
Everything was great! Super comfortable room with a really nice shower. Everyone was very kind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
Price from
US$81.81
1 night, 2 adults

하이 동대문 호스텔

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, 하이 동대문 호스텔 is located less than 1 km from Bangsan Market, a 14-minute walk from Gwangjang Market and 1.5 km from The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store....

M
Matthew
From
Australia
- excellent location - 24/7 spa, 24/7 restaurants, huge shopping malls all nearby - great value - kind, hospitable staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$115.89
1 night, 2 adults

Unit D Hostel

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 400 metres, Unit D Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property...

J
Jia Cheng
From
Malaysia
Everything it’s perfect here!! Good location and walking distance from dongdaemun exit 7! Free drinks, free coffee, free ramen, free laundry. The room is clean and very comfortable! ❤️❤️❤️will definitely stay here again !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$65.04
1 night, 2 adults

Kiwa Hostel

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul

Situated within 400 metres of COEX Convention Centre and less than 1 km of Bongeunsa Temple, Kiwa Hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Seoul.

R
Rhee
From
South Korea
It was honestly the best capsule hotel I’ve stayed at so far. The capsules were super clean, cozy, and felt like my own little room, and I loved being able to adjust the lighting to wind down at night. The shared bathrooms and showers were always clean, and the water pressure was great too. The location is amazing, everything was super easy to get to, and the self check-in was quick and effortless. The common area was really cute and comfortable, perfect for hanging out or getting a bit of work done. The staff were extra friendly!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$65.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,639 reviews

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

All Stay Hostel is situated in Seoul, in the Jung-Gu district. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. The hostel offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.

Space ARA

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Myeongdong Station and a 14-minute walk of Myeongdong Cathedral, Space ARA provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

Brill Urban Homes

Seoul
No credit card needed

Set in Seoul, less than 1 km from Myeongdong Station, Brill Urban Homes features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 784 reviews

Conveniently located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, K-Grand Hostel Myeongdong is set 300 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral, less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market and 1.8 km from Jongmyo Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Seoul, SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

ARA125

Jung-Gu, Seoul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews

Well set in the centre of 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

In a prime location in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Well set in the centre of Seoul, Hi Seoul Hostel Central provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

From US$206.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,027 reviews

57 Myeongdong Hostel is conveniently located 150 metres from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4) and offers private rooms with WiFi and city views.

From US$610.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

Situated conveniently in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Hithere City Myeongdong is set 400 metres from Myeongdong Station, less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market and a 17-minute walk from Dongwha Duty...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 519 reviews

Situated in Seoul and with Myeongdong Cathedral reachable within 600 metres, Artravel Myeongdong features 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
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Ideally set in Seoul, Huga Inn features an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$243.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Set within 600 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral and 300 metres of Myeongdong Station, K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

Unit M Hostel

Seoul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Unit M Hostel provides rooms with free WiFi in Seoul, conveniently situated 600 metres from Myeongdong Station and less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market.

From US$306.77 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

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

STAY7 Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews

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

From US$240.64 per night

OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

Conveniently set in Seoul, OYO Myeongdong 5 Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$272.69 per night

Cave Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Seoul, Cave Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.

From US$381.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

24 Guesthouse 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). Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

From US$110.10 per night

명동 남산 ecclesa

Jung-Gu, Seoul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

In a prime location in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, 명동 남산 ecclesa is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral, 1.5 km from Bangsan Market and 1.8 km from Jongmyo Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

Located within 500 metres of Myeongdong Station and 700 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, MyeongDong New Stay Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

From US$340.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

In a prime location in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Station, 700 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral and 1.4 km from Bangsan Market.

From US$110.44 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,639 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,639 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$125.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 957 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
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,058 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$125.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 957 reviews
Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
Guest review by
Cheria
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$202.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 662 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 traveller