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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.

I
Inês
From
Luxembourg
good facilities, very clean and staff really nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,519 reviews
Price from
US$47.08
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.

A
Agnieszka
From
Poland
We booked two double rooms which were with a nice private bathroom with shower. The location was absolutely great. Just 5 minutes away from the metro station Sinchon where line 2 stops. One metro stop away from the centrum of Hongdae. staff is an amazing host. He helped us a lot informations when we arrived. He was also very present by simply wishing us good night and helping us by giving directions to some attractions. So we certainly recommend you to stay here to have an amazing time in Seoul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$34.49
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...

M
Manuella
From
South Africa
Location, staff, comfortable bed, great kitchen area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$115.29
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.

L
Lenka
From
Czech Republic
Really friendly staff. They were great. Central location. Free noodles and coffee.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
US$83.62
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.

J
János
From
Hungary
Self check in, kitchen fully equppied, feel like home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$70.38
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...

E
Elisabetta
From
Italy
The hostel is a new one, they have only just opened. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They allowed us to leave our luggage before the check-in time and when we left they helped us book a taxi to our new accommodation. The room is large and spacious and you have a view of all the buildings around you. The grounds and room are very clean and the towels are changed daily. If you don't mind the distance from the city centre and the tourist attractions, then I would definitely recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$53.84
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.

D
Devina Soetanto
From
Indonesia
It's clean. The staff (who never met) was really nice. Especially the location! Wow! So many restaurants, cafes. If i come to Seoul again, i'll stay in here again for sure! Thank you Nomad!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$104.35
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.

S
Sinhye
From
Russia
It was the most esthetic hostel I’ve ever visited. Traditional Korean beauty and everything for comfortable stay. Especially I loved my bed in dormitory room - I have a huge experience of hostel stay, but it was the most comfortable one in dormitory!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
US$88
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.

p
piera
From
Spain
I had a wonderful stay — the mini hotel is super comfortable and very charming, with everything you could possibly need. The owners are extremely polite and always available to help. The rooms are small but very cozy and well-equipped. The hotel is located a bit on the outskirts, but it’s perfectly connected by public transport: bus 507 stops right at the door, and the metro station is just an 8-minute walk away! There’s also a lovely little terrace that you can enjoy at any time, especially in the evening — it’s very pleasant. Congratulations to the owners! If I ever come back to Seoul, I’ll definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
US$69.68
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, 62 reviews
Price from
US$60.18
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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,119 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,328 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 703 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,977 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,519 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 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$63.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    K-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$69.68 per night
  • NOMAD hostel

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    NOMAD hostel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.

  • All Stay Inn Seoul

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 484 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$31.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 481 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$59.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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

    From US$31.67 per night
  • Beewon Guesthouse

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 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$62.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

    Situated within less than 1 km of Dongdaemun Market and a 11-minute walk of Bangsan Market, Olive Hostel Dongdaemun features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From US$91.50 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,119 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$242.82 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 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...

    From US$169.98 per night
  • 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$110.50 per night
  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

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

    From US$125.63 per night
  • Unit M Hostel

    Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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$133.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 672 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$110.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

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

    From US$144.92 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$380.07 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Seoul and nearby

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 383 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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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

    From US$97.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 242 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$165.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 758 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.

    From US$154.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,034 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 761 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, 1,333 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong is located in the centre of Seoul, 400 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral.

    From US$197.07 per night

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,519 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, 1,519 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$75.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 980 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, 1,034 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$75.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 980 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$137.77
    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