Hostels in Seoul
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H HOSTEL Itaewon
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.
Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae
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.
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa
Ideally set in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, Half rest hostel Jongno Insa is located less than 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace, a 14-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral and 700 metres from Jogyesa...
D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun
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.
DADU House
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.
Hostel the Camino 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...
Nomad Stay in Hongdae
Set in Seoul and within 1.4 km of Ewha Womans University, Nomad Stay in Hongdae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong
Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
The Road Mini Hotel
The Road Mini Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Seoul. Located around 1.2 km from Yeongdeungpo Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.2 km away from Gasan Digital Complex.
Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대
Conveniently located in the centre of Seoul, Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대 offers American breakfast and free WiFi.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,326 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Seoul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 236 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Seoul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Seoul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Seoul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 705 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Seoul
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviews
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Namsan Forest in Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 671 reviewsRenovated in May 2018, Namsan Forest in Myeongdong is within a 5-minute walk of the shopping meccas of Myeongdong and Namdaemun.
From US$110.99 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 492 reviewsIn a prime location in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
From US$105.70 per nightCave Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviewsSituated conveniently in the centre of Seoul, Cave Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.
From US$112.75 per nightNamsan Guesthouse
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviewsJust a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4), Namsan Guesthouse 5th offers free WiFi access, air-conditioned accommodation and a rooftop terrace with a view of Seoul.
24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews24 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$63.42 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviewsSituated within 300 metres of Myeongdong Station and 800 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 4.9Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 23 reviewsSituated in Seoul, within 400 metres of Namdaemun Market and 1.1 km of Myeongdong Station, Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong features accommodation with a terrace.
From US$48.62 per nightK-POP Hotel Seoul Tower
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Passable - What previous guests thought, 94 reviewsK-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 US$59.19 per night
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57 Myeongdong Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 2,117 reviews57 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$255.45 per nightHithere City Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 486 reviewsSituated 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...
Artravel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviewsSituated 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.
From US$110.64 per nightHuga Inn
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 336 reviewsIdeally set in Seoul, Huga Inn features an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$125.79 per nightEkonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviewsEkonomy Hotel Myeondong Premier is situated on the famous Myeongdong Street.
K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 238 reviewsSet 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.
From US$165.60 per nightUnit M Hostel
SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviewsUnit 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$133.19 per nightSTAY7 Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviewsLocated in the centre of Myeongdong shopping district, STAY7 Myeongdong offers private guest rooms and property-wide WiFi.
From US$145.10 per night
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All Stay Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 209 reviewsAll 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, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviewsLocated 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.
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 1
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviewsConveniently 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.
From US$162.08 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 3
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviewsAttractively located in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 765 reviewsIdeally 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, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,334 reviewsWell 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.
Soon Guesthouse
SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsSituated within 300 metres of Myeongdong Station and 1 km of Myeongdong Cathedral, Soon Guesthouse features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
Olive Hostel MyeongDong
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviewsOlive Hostel MyeongDong is well situated in Seoul, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
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- Avg. price/night: US$88.79Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviewsClean 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 tripGuest review byBrittSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$88.79Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviewsOne 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 byChristopherSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$75.17Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 979 reviewsMe 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 bySelmaPeople with friends
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviewsIt 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. 10/10Guest review bySusieSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$75.17Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 979 reviewsGreat host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.Guest review byCheriaPeople with friends
- Avg. price/night: US$137.94Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 685 reviewsVery 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 byMilosSolo traveller
