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OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae, hotel in Seoul

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae is located under a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sinchon Subway Station (Line 2). It offers free WiFi in all areas of the hostel and guest rooms with a PC.

The room is clean and quiet at night and close to many restaurants and stores
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
$36.47
1 night, 2 adults
H HOSTEL Itaewon, hotel in 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.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
963 reviews
Price from
$53.61
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel the Camino Seoul, hotel in 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 a shared lounge.

Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
15 reviews
Price from
$46.68
1 night, 2 adults
Huga Inn, hotel in Seoul

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

Everything was self check in. They respond so fast and answer all questions. They keep the facility clean and the bed is comfortable for rest after a long day of walking. It really gave comfort that the facility cared about its property to even respect taking shoes at the front.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
74 reviews
Price from
$91.91
1 night, 2 adults
Bueno Day - Near Hongdae & Historic Sites, hotel in Seoul

Located in Seoul, within 3.3 miles of Hongik University Station and 3.5 miles of Dongwha Duty Free Shop, Bueno Day - Near Hongdae & Historic Sites has massage services.

The host was super friendly. They were even willing to cook breakfast.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
20 reviews
Price from
$48.51
1 night, 2 adults
Step Inn Myeongdong 1, hotel in Seoul

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

Location
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Price from
$212.71
1 night, 2 adults
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3, hotel in Seoul

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

The staff were friendly. They gave a small welcoming and goodbye treats and the breakfast was ok. They allow to leave your luggage before you check in and after you check out. The place is clean. The location is great since it’s within the shopping/restaurant vicinity.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
768 reviews
Price from
$255.31
1 night, 2 adults
Dream House, hotel in Seoul

Dream House is located an 8-minute walk from Hapjeong Station and a 10-minute walk from the urban indie street of Hongdae. It offers a semi-buffet breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

my fav thing about this place is that they know exactly when to go and clean the room: whenever you're not there! it seems like they clean in the afternoons, it's unsure because they never disturbed in the morning while we were oversleeping for staying late partying. they know what they're doing. this is a good place and you should stay here.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
579 reviews
Price from
$76.59
1 night, 2 adults
Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite, hotel in Seoul

Only a 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Jongno 5-ga Subway Station (Line 1), Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite offers accommodations in Seoul. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property.

Everything was so good. Already miss it🥲
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
400 reviews
Price from
$48.62
1 night, 2 adults
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2, hotel in Seoul

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 is located in Seoul, only 328 feet from the popular Myeongdong Shopping Street. Free WiFi access is available in this residence and free breakfast is served daily.

Location was great. Close to bus or subway.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
688 reviews
Price from
$94.83
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.

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  • Huga Inn
    No credit card needed
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 74 reviews

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

    Clean and simple and great location. Continental breakfast.

  • Space ARA
    No credit card needed
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 185 reviews

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

    Excellent location. Brilliant price! Helpful staff

  • OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 768 reviews

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

    Location is the best! The staff is realy nice and welcoming.

  • SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 299 reviews

    Dongdo Motel is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station Line 4 and shopping and entertainment options in Myeongdong district. Each room has a computer with free internet access.

    Location and easy simple self check-in/check-out.

  • ARA125
    No credit card needed
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 834 reviews

    Well set in the center 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.

    Very clean and tidy room, good services, friendly staff

  • OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 9 reviews

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

  • 123 Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 99 reviews

    Well located in the center of Seoul, 123 Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

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  • Olive Hostel MyeongDong
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 669 reviews

    In a prime location in Seoul, Olive Hostel MyeongDong provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    Like so much, next trip go to korea i will stay there...

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  • 57 Myeongdong Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,133 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.

    Great location, helpful staff, very clean and modern

  • Artravel Myeongdong
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 396 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.

    Able to coordinate smoothly thru apps .. no hassle..

  • Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 186 reviews

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

    there is no breakfast….but the location is very good

  • K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 215 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.

    Location.. centre of myeondong! Easy to go shopping

  • OYO Hostel Myeongdong 1
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 576 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.

    very accomodating staff, very good location, cute rooms

  • Namsan Forest in Myeongdong
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 630 reviews

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

    Good location and very spacious, and a great price.

  • STAY7 Myeongdong
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 466 reviews

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

    Near all the shops and restaurants. Breakfasg is ok.

  • Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,305 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.

    Location - central Myeoungdong. Laundromat available.

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  • Namsan Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 825 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.

    Near the night market. Good night view. Good service.

  • 24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 53 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).

  • OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 688 reviews

    OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 is located in Seoul, only 328 feet from the popular Myeongdong Shopping Street. Free WiFi access is available in this residence and free breakfast is served daily.

    Clean . Friendly Staff . Strategic place . Big room

  • Must Stay Hotel Myeongdong
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 24 reviews

    G-Stay Hotel Myeongdong offers rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Centrally located in Seoul, the hostel is a 2-minute walk from Hoehyeon Station (Subway Line 4).

  • K-POP Hotel Seoul Tower
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 106 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.

    the terrace is well and perfect for the night coffee break with family

  • All Stay Inn Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 324 reviews

    Located in the center of Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, All Stay Inn Seoul has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Close to myong dong, check in any time, comfortable bed

  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 604 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.

    It's close to the station, so it's very convenient.

  • Life In Insa
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 213 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 8-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine, Life In Insa has air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

    Great facilities and great location, loved Insadong

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 963 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
    Britt
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 634 reviews
    Great location with a comfortable bed. Room is tiny, but has everything you need (tv even has a Netflix account you can use). The balcony is a really nice to sit and relax and there’s free food and drinks all day long, including bread, noodles and ice cream. It’s also very cheap for Seoul standards. Would definitely recommend if you’re on a budget but do want a private room.
    Judith
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 963 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)
    Christopher
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.83
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 822 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.
    Selma
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 676 reviews
    The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. clean, great location, comfy beds and the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet with lots of knowledge to share. So so glad I stayed here and will definitely come back.
    sam
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 768 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
    Susie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 395 reviews
    great location and cheaper compared to other hostel, kimchi & rice was unlimited
    Lea
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $32.83
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 822 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $142.79
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 634 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.
    Milos
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 424 reviews
    Fantastic hostel for meeting people. Some of the best beds I have stayed in for a hostel and great location. Close to the party area without being swamped by it. HIGHLY recommend this place. <3 you Inno
    Rignall
    Solo traveler

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