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Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul, Hostel Korea - Ikseon is a 3-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The guest house has private entrance. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer, and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is an on-site bar. A bicycle rental service is available at Hostel Korea - Ikseon. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Changdeokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, and Bangsan Market. Gimpo International Airport is 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 queen beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.7
High score for Seoul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eunice
    the United States the United States
    The location was exceptional. Near Jongno 3-ga station, this has access to 3 subway lines that will take you to most places in Seoul. In the backyard is Ikeson, which is a really cute neighborhood that has cute cafes with saltbread, small...
  • Elizabeth
    the Philippines the Philippines
    Very liberal with the tea, coffee, and pastries. There are several restaurants in the area, and the location is close to Myeongdong. Check-in and check-out went smoothly. The staff is very understanding and allowed us to remain inside after...
  • Sarah
    the Philippines the Philippines
    The property is super clean and located in a good neighborhood. The staffs are also very kind, helpful, and super accommodating.
  • Marie-pierre
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I stayed at Hostel Korea in Dec2024 for 5 nights. I was alone and took a bteak in the city after a seminar in Korea. It was the perfect place for me. Spacious room, well-equipped shared kitchen, comfortable beds. And the location is mostly one of...
  • Lady_laarni
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    The room they gave me was huge, clean and cosy, It has a small dining table and a fridge. I was really happy with the fast check in process and the staff, Juhye, was very helpful, thoughtful and kind. The location is next to Ikseon-dong Hanok...
  • Ying
    the United States the United States
    Location! First time to Seoul, couldn’t have asked for a better location. The staff are very nice & sweet. The bedsheets and towels smell nice (: You can get fresh towels by front desk any time. And you can get purified drinking water and snacks...
  • Jason
    the United States the United States
    Very friendly and helpful staff, super clean, excellent location with mass transit 2 minutes away. I really enjoyed the neighborhood, I feel like I lucked out picking this place, it made my trip.
  • Nina
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Really friendly staff. There's no elevator but someone carried my bags up to the third floor without me even asking. They were also very accommodating about storing luggage before check in and after check out. Great value for money. Excellent...
  • Rachele
    the United States the United States
    My interactions with the people who worked there were fabulous. Ju Hee and Jin were kind and helpful with getting me settled and encouraging my very small spoken Korean. They both took the time to understand me and help me with my...
  • Sih
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Friendly staff. Clean and big room, able to open our luggages for four of us. A little bit noise from outside cause the hostel is located near the street which is very popular for people hanging out at night but if you close the windows that...

Area info

Amenities of Hostel Korea - Ikseon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
Hostel Korea - Ikseon takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Hostel Korea - Ikseon

  • Check-in at Hostel Korea - Ikseon is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Hostel Korea - Ikseon include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Triple
  • The prices at Hostel Korea - Ikseon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hostel Korea - Ikseon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental
  • Hostel Korea - Ikseon is 1 miles from the center of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.