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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, 1,523 reviews
Price from
US$46.78
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.

V
Vanda
From
Portugal
The stay is valuable, Hotel is located exit 4 in Sinchon station and 6002 bus stop, where are lots places to go. Price is very good in downtown Seoul. Room is clean and enough size. I got sick so had to spend more days in the hostel than expected and it was quiet where I was able to rest and recover.Staff is friendly, willing to satisfy your need and provide help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$34.27
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

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...

A
Amanda
From
Australia
Lovely staff, very cosy and clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
US$114.56
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.

C
Connie
From
Taiwan
The accomodation is good, close to the subway and airport bus. The staff is also very caring, I will choose this place next time I go to Korea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$86.86
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.

L
Lien
From
Belgium
Very clean & beautiful with airconditioning and great bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
US$69.94
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...

K
Kelly
From
United Kingdom
Completely amazing pricing for all that's included, a lovely place with many essential shops around and what felt like it's own smaller town. Staff were lovely and I like to keep my room on do not disturb and they left fresh towels and bottles of water outside my room every day. It's about an hour and a half bus ride into your central places but would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$53.50
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Stay in Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

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.

M
Minh Anh
From
Australia
Very good service, perfect location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$103.69
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.

L
Lina
From
Lithuania
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
US$87.45
1 night, 2 adults

The Road Mini Hotel

Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul

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.

M
Mikhail
From
Australia
A cozy room with everything you need and a private bathroom. The bed was comfortable with an excellent mattress, big enough for two people. There was also a small table and a foldable chair. The air conditioner worked perfectly in the room, and there was a hairdryer provided as well. The common areas had everything we needed and even more. There were cereals, bread, cheese, milk, tea, and coffee available to everyone, and instant noodles were provided at lunchtime. You could also store your own food in the fridge and cook your own meals, as there was a stove, microwave, pans, and all necessary kitchen utensils. A washing machine, dryer, and steam iron were always available for free in the common space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$69.24
1 night, 2 adults

Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently located in the centre of Seoul, Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대 offers American breakfast and free WiFi.

E
Ekaterina
From
Finland
I really enjoyed staying at this hostel! The location is perfect, everything was very clean and thoughtfully organized. The interior is new and stylish, with all the little details well taken care of. There’s a small kitchen and a nice option to enjoy coffee in the morning — a great way to start the day. It was easy to find the hostel because the host sent me messages with photos beforehand, which really helped. Check-in was super easy, and the host was great — they sent clear messages a day before arrival, making everything hassle-free. Great value for the price! Wishing the owner lots of success with the business!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$59.80
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.

Most booked hostels in Seoul and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,115 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - 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, 1,974 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 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 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,115 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$241.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 490 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...

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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

    From US$124.84 per night
  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 384 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 237 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.

    From US$164.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 766 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, 1,337 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 524 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.

    From US$109.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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

    From US$92.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 762 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 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews

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

    From US$169.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

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

    From US$144.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 712 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Seoul, Bluedot Poshtel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From US$139.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,184 reviews

    Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2 features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.

    From US$264.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,974 reviews

    Step Inn Myeongdong 1 is located in central Seoul, a couple minutes’ walk from the popular Myeongdong shopping area.

    From US$321.02 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 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$62.95 per night
  • All Stay Inn Seoul

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Myeongdong Station and 700 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, All Stay Inn Seoul offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From US$31.47 per night
  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

    K-Grandhotel Seoul is conveniently located a minute walk away from Exit 13 of Seoul Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

    From US$76.93 per night
  • Life In Insa

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

    Situated within 700 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 500 metres of Jogyesa Temple, Life In Insa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From US$73.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

    Insadong R Guesthouse is located in the historic Ikseondong district and under 100 metres from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5) and offers guest rooms with a private bathroom.

    From US$59.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews

    Located in Seoul, 1.6 km from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$31.47 per night
  • Beewon Guesthouse

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

    Conveniently located an 8-minute walk from Myeongdong shopping district, Beewon Guest House offers dormitory and western-style rooms with heating and hairdryers.

    From US$62.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews

    Air Hostel provides cosy rooms in downtown Seoul, a 10-minute walk from Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace and shopping at Dongdaemun. It features a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi access.

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Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Avg. price/night: US$88.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$88.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 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$74.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 981 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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 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$74.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 981 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$122.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 685 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