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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with The National Museum of Korea reachable within 3.6 km, H HOSTEL Itaewon features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

J
Julie
From
Switzerland
Big and comfy three people's room. The staff was really nice and helpful. Washing machine and dryer were definitely convenient, and everything was really clean. Perfect location as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,416 reviews
Price from
£35.61
1 night, 2 adults

D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Situated in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 300 metres, D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

B
Benjamin
From
Switzerland
We were really happy with our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and kind, they wouldn’t even let me carry my own bag up the stairs. The location is perfect, just a one minute walk from the subway station, with plenty of lively nightlife around the hotel. Despite that, the rooms are well insulated, so it’s quiet inside. The rooms were clean, equipped with good air conditioning, and the shampoo and body wash smelled great. We also appreciated the free ramyeon as well as the complimentary washing machine and dryer. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
£95.83
1 night, 2 adults

DADU House

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Attractively located in Seoul, DADU House features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

K
Kwee Xiang
From
Singapore
Staying at DADU House from March 18-22, 2025, was an absolute highlight of my first trip to Korea. The place is simply amazing—thoughtfully designed, incredibly well-equipped, and far beyond what we ever needed for a comfortable stay. From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless, making us feel right at home. The attention to detail in the accommodations, the cleanliness, and the overall ambiance made our stay truly enjoyable. Whether it was the amenities, the cozy atmosphere, or the excellent location, DADU House exceeded all expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to experience Korea for the first time. I highly recommend DADU House to anyone visiting—10/10 stars! Would absolutely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Price from
£47.92
1 night, 2 adults

Original Backpackers

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within 700 metres, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

P
Pieter
From
Belgium
Amazing hosts, really friendly and helpful with daily recommendations for what to do in Seoul. Great location, close to the metro station. Clean rooms, comfy beds, nice showers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
£58.56
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel the Camino Seoul

Guro-Gu, Seoul

Conveniently set in the Guro-Gu district of Seoul, Hostel the Camino Seoul is located less than 1 km from Gasan Digital Complex, a 10-minute walk from Gasan Digital Complex Station and 4.7 km from...

M
Minh-Chau
From
France
The hostel The Camino has provided one of the best service I've experienced. The room was very clean, all the furnitures that I needed for the daily life were present. The hostel is close to two metro main lines. Coffee could be found in the -1 Floor. The view is beautiful. The personal is very helpful and kind. Congratulations for your work, it's a perfect 10/10!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
£40.73
1 night, 2 adults

Look Home Guesthouse

Jung-Gu, Seoul

Well located in the centre of Seoul, Look Home Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

M
Megan
From
Switzerland
Great location and clean, service from the staff impeccable and even helped me with transferring my baggage to the airport bus stop, great value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
£76.19
1 night, 2 adults

Dream House

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Dream House is situated 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.

R
Reiza S
From
Indonesia
I love the location, near 2 subways, and also 10 mins walk to hongdae area. The hotel is clean and comfortable :) The staff is also helpful Will definitely back to dream house 🏠
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
Price from
£63.89
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Stay in Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set in Seoul and within 1.4 km of Ewha Womans University, Nomad Stay in Hongdae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

U
Uyên
From
Vietnam
Ideal place to stay in Seoul! Reasons to book a room here: - Great location: near the subway, bus station for easy travel around Seoul. Surrounding amenities are convenient for shopping (Olive Young, Daiso...), full of restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues such as KTV, walking street. A neighborhood with a strong Korean youth style! - About the room: modern, minimalist style. Clean, fragrant rooms. Convenient self-check-in, check-out system. There is also a shared kitchen area and a washing machine, clothes dryer, very neat and useful. - About the staff: very friendly, nice 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
£49.51
1 night, 2 adults

Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Set in Seoul and with Ewha Womans University reachable within 1.2 km, Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

x
xu
From
United Kingdom
The hostel is so close within 4 minutes walk of a train station exit 4. Host is wonderful so helpful and friendly. He was really communicative during our stay and made sure we were taken care of and had eaten meals. The room was perfect for what we needed. Spacious and well cleaned. Wifi is good and we had a fridge + smart tv. The communal areas are well maintained, and there is a water dispenser by the reception desk as well. Overall a great place to stay! We hope to come back if we’re ever in the area again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
£26.62
1 night, 2 adults

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, Half rest hostel Jongno Insa is located less than 1 km from Changdeokgung Palace, a 14-minute walk from Myeongdong Cathedral and 700 metres from Jogyesa...

S
Shweta
From
India
Very clean and hygienic and very accessible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
£53.67
1 night, 2 adults
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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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,940 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Seoul

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,416 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 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, 452 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 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 514 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.

  • Huga Inn

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 260 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 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

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

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  • Space ARA

    Jung-Gu, Seoul
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 361 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 756 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,009 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 709 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, 1,277 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 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

    In a prime location in Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,106 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 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews

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

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

  • Soon Guesthouse

    Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 52 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 102 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

    In a prime location in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Station, 700 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral and 1.4 km from Bangsan Market.

  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 711 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.

  • Life In Insa

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

    Situated within 700 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 500 metres of Jogyesa Temple, Life In Insa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

  • Stayone Jongno

    Jongno-Gu, Seoul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Set within 600 metres of Jongmyo Shrine and 700 metres of Changdeokgung Palace, Stayone Jongno offers 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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  • Avg. price/night: £111.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,416 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
  • Avg. price/night: £111.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,416 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: £62.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 977 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,009 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: £62.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 977 reviews
    Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Cheria
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £104.22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 710 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

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