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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.

M
Marc Eric
From
Brazil
Breakfast is great with some delicious pastries. The rooms are very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews
Price from
$47.77
1 night, 2 adults

D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 3-minute walk, D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

D
David
From
Israel
Super location and very friendly and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
$128.56
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.

R
Rozaliya Oh
From
Russia
This place is perfect! I wish I could stay longer. Re-booked it 2 times. If only they had availability, I'd stay for 4 more nights. You are not going to regret! Just stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Price from
$71.42
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.

S
Scott
From
United States
It was in a very convenient location and very clean. And the staff are incredible!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 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.

G
Gabriela
From
Australia
I had a lovely short stay at dreaming hostel at the end of my trip. The room was clean and comfortable, and the owner was friendly. The location is great, with just minutes walking distance from restaurants, cafes, and the train station. Reccommend to budget-minded individuals!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 93 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, 94 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.

A
Amabelle
From
Philippines
It is new and the host, Manon, is very accomodating and provides for a lot of things with the booking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 90 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, 64 reviews
Price from
$70.71
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, 2,126 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,336 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 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, 685 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,976 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews

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, 2,126 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.

    From $335.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

    Well situated in the Jung-gu district of Seoul, Hithere City Myeongdong is located a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station, half a mile from Namdaemun Market and a 17-minute walk from Dongwha Duty...

    From $172.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 520 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 $126.42 per night
  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 326 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 250 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 $149.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews

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

    From $73.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 335 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 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 499 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 51 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 $78.57 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 $56.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 95 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 $63.57 per night
  • NOMAD hostel

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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, 483 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.

    From $35.71 per night
  • Life In Insa

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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

    From $75.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

    Insadong R Guest house is located in the historic Ikseondong district and under 328 feet from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5) and offers guest rooms with a private bathroom.

    From $50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 718 reviews

    Located in Seoul, a 18-minute walk from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From $32.14 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, 379 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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

    From $107.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 755 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, 1,320 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, 469 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,466 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5 has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

    From $221.41 per night
  • DADU House

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

    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.

  • 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.

    From $46.43 per night

FAQ about hostels in Seoul

Hostels that guests love in Seoul

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  • Avg. price/night: $89.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,489 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
  • Avg. price/night: $89.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,489 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, 979 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: $117.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,026 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, 979 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $139.81
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 694 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