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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with National Museum of Korea reachable within 2.2 miles, H HOSTEL Itaewon has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

S
SZU YU
From
Taiwan
this is one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to! clean, convenient, nicely-designed, warm welcomed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews
Price from
$47.77
1 night, 2 adults

DADU House

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in Seoul, DADU House has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

P
Patrick
From
Canada
The location! It’s right by the shopping district Myeongdong but it’s on the quiet side (great for sleeping). Also walking distance to the cable car to visit N Seoul tower. We never took public transit from this location. The property is clean and it has all the comforts of home that you want. There was toast, fruit and instant noodles for breakfast (coffee, water filter, and juice). There was also laundry - washer and dryer. We had a room with 3 beds - in the photos it looked like the may have been in separate spaces but it was one big room. Bathroom and room were spacious. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
$57.85
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel the Camino Seoul

Guro-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul, within a 10-minute walk of Gasan Digital Complex and 0.6 miles of Gasan Digital Complex Station, Hostel the Camino Seoul provides accommodations with a shared lounge.

L
Lucie
From
France
Everything was clean and really comfortable. The staff was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
$54.64
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Stay in Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and within a 16-minute walk of Ewha Women’s University, Nomad Stay in Hongdae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

N
Naluemon
From
Thailand
I booked a family room type and it turned out to be like 3 separate zones, which gave us a lot of privacy for staying with 3 friends. The room also had a beautiful view, the lighting and scent were very clean and fresh. They provided 5 bottles of water and 5 small towels (seemed like for hair). Above all, the host'a service was excellent, very friendly and welcoming!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$103.81
1 night, 2 adults

Seoul Cozy Hostel

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Located within a 10-minute walk of Ewha Women’s University and 1.1 miles of Hongik University Station, Seoul Cozy Hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$64.28
1 night, 2 adults

Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Ewha Women’s University reachable within a 14-minute walk, Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

K
Korben Dalas
From
Russia
Very convenient location. Richard is the friendliest and most helpful host I've ever met
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
$35.71
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa has accommodations in Seoul near Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Station. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

J
Jennifer Lopez
From
United States
The location of the hostel was super convenient, making it easy to get around. I really appreciated that there was an elevator, especially with heavy luggage. They even offer free ramen in the basement level B2! good facility. It seemed like this place newly opened, everything felt fresh and the design was really stylish—I loved the overall vibe. I’d definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
$116.99
1 night, 2 adults

Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Ideally located in Seoul, Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

N
Niklas
From
Germany
I have traveled to many places and stayed at many amazing Hostels, but the few days I spent Boro made for the best experience out of them all. The atmosphere is lovely. The owners are truly remarkable people, kind, professional, and so much fun. They make sure that you feel well taken care of and cater to your personality. If you're outgoing and happy to connect, they will give you the most fun and carefree time. If you're a more quiet and introverted type, you have a safe haven, will feel safe, secure, and their communication is so good, you will get anything you need here. Also, the location is absolutely great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
$89.30
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.

G
Götz
From
Germany
Everything was just perfect! (: Very clean, friendly staff, Busstop directly infront of the hotel…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
$70.71
1 night, 2 adults

Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Well situated in Seoul, Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대 has an American breakfast and free WiFi.

B
BEN T
From
Japan
The space is easy to access, and the rooms are practical, clean and comfy. Highly recommend if you have a quick stay in Hongdae and you need an easy/affordable place to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
$61.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Seoul and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,129 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,339 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,972 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews

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

  • Artravel Myeongdong

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

    Located in Seoul and with Myeongdong Cathedral reachable within a 7-minute walk, Artravel Myeongdong has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From $97.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews

    Attractively located in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $121.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

    24 Guest house 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).

    From $85.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Located in Seoul, within a 5-minute walk of Namdaemun Market and 0.7 miles of Myeongdong Station, Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong has accommodations with a terrace.

    From $52.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - 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 $52.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

    Well set in the Jung-gu district of Seoul, Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong is located a 7-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, 0.4 miles from Myeongdong Cathedral and a 16-minute walk from Bangsan Market.

    From $69.42 per night
  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 706 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 $78.57 per night

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  • All Stay Hostel

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

    All Stay Hostel is located in Seoul, in the Jung-gu district. The property has 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 11-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, Space ARA provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, K-Grand Hostel Myeongdong is set 984 feet from Myeongdong Cathedral, less than 0.6 mi from Namdaemun Market and 1.1 mi from Jongmyo Shrine.

    From $178.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

    Located conveniently in Seoul, SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

  • ARA125

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,317 reviews

    Well set in 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 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

    Well set in the center of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From $132.13 per night
  • Soon Guesthouse

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

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and 0.6 miles of Myeongdong Cathedral, Soon Guesthouse has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Namsan Guesthouse

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    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 Guest house 5th offers free WiFi access, air-conditioned accommodations and a rooftop terrace with a view of Seoul.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,129 reviews

    57 Myeongdong Hostel is conveniently located 492 feet from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4) and offers private rooms with WiFi and city views.

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

    Ideally located in Seoul, Huga Inn has an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Dongwha Duty Free Shop, Jogyesa Temple and Seoul Station.

    From $127.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Myeongdong Station and half a mile of Namdaemun Market, K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

    From $299.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews

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

    From $115.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

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

    From $147.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews

    Bluedot Poshtel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Seoul. Well located in the Jung-gu district, this hostel has a bar, as well as a sauna.

    From $206.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong is located in the center of Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,210 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 $482.11 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,483 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,483 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.19
    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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $121.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.19
    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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 695 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 traveler