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The best hostels in Seoul

Some of the best backpacker spots in Seoul

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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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,337 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,967 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

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

    From US$115.46 per night
  • 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$115.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,023 reviews

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

    From US$121.16 per night
  • Namsan Guesthouse

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews

    Just 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    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$85.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Situated 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$52.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 96 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$52.74 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, 480 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$35.64 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, 2,140 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 474 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, 518 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$96.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 748 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$178.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

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

    From US$146.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews

    Bluedot Poshtel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Seoul.

    From US$199.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 492 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$192.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,967 reviews

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

    From US$526 per night

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  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews

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

  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 378 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 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 254 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 748 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, 1,315 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,462 reviews

    Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5 features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

    From US$185.31 per night
  • Soon Guesthouse

    Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated 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.

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, 1,474 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, 1,474 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$76.02
    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
  • Avg. price/night: US$121.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,023 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$76.02
    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$139.52
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 698 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