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Reviews of HY Choi Hostel

11-1, Taepyeong-ro 335beon-gil, Seogwipo City, 63592 Seogwipo, South Korea

#120 of 174 hotels in Seogwipo

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Review score

Based on 46 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The person running the hostel was really lovely, kind, and helpful. She let us check in early and was always quick to respond!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were here in the beginning of June which I think is low season. There was some water in our sink when we arrived which I think may have been there a while so was a bit dirty. Couldn't use cooking facilties in rooms as the gas was turned off which I assume was because most rooms were empty but we could use the shared kitchen on the 8th floor so was not a problem.

    Room was nice and big, bed very comfy and good location. Really close to all the bus stops we needed and short walk to poetry park and a lovely waterfall.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stuff is never there

    location is good, close to the night market, waterfalls, convenience stores are nearby, room is clean and neat

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Worth every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast but coffee machine

    Location was good, walking distance to the street market. Clean and neat

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a big, hotel like hostel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    it's good to stop for one day
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no toothbrush or toothpaste provided, no soap. there was no breakfast

    Big room is good. good location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    7.0
    Rooftop isn’t actually usable most of the time, staff never there, but the room itself and kitchen are great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main reason we booked this place was the rooftop - it wasn’t set up the 4 days we were there and other reviews say the same (for us it rained occasionally, but there weren’t cushions available to use for the evenings when it wasn’t, as as there were never any staff there you couldn’t ask anyone!). Main issue though was we booked it a few weeks in advance, and got a message from them the day before asking our arrival time. When we arrived (about 7pm - in the time window we said, and the signage says the reception is manned til like 1am) but there was no-one there - staff or guests. There was a sign saying we’ve popped out briefly, give us a call on this number. Not a problem at all, but over an hour and a half I repeatedly called the number and they never answered, and no-one ever came back to the desk. Eventually I found our key by pure luck as I was looking on their desk for an alternative number, which was lucky because several hours later I got a message from them saying they would come over to check us in now. The “we’ve popped out” sign was also up for like 3 days, so they just need to work on their communication and not provide a number that does nothing. It was very poor service and not what you want after a day of travelling to get there. Also the light switches in the room were bizarre - there were about 8 switches for only a few lights, and a sensor light by the front door kept turning on randomly while we were asleep. I think it was meant to turn on if you get up in the night to go to the bathroom, but although it was shielded from us moving in bed by a wall, we got woken up by it every time it turned on. Place is fine when you’re in - we enjoyed the kitchen and the room, but it’s just all the day to day management of it that needs to be addressed.

    The room was great - really spacious, big bathroom, good wifi. Also a good location in Jeju, and the communal kitchen and dining area were great! It could be a fantastic hostel if it was managed better.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay at very good price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be a plus if staff would speak English, but other than that it was all perfect.

    Big and comfortable rooms in a good location. Excellent bed and shower. Very good value for money!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dryer provide by the hostel

    Big room, good environment and location, many attractions nearby and the properties clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over all really clean. But a few thing missed from previous (drinks in fridge) didn’t bother me but it might others. Rooftop area wasn’t set up with cushions etc, but assuming it’s more for peak season

    Amazing value for money, comfy bed, always someone on desk-Korean speaking only so use translator, very friendly. Good WiFi. Good location to market and 30 min walk to Oedolgae.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The pillows smelled, the mattresses were terrible, there were only sour-smelling tea towels available for showers. They weren't responsive to Booking.com messages and asked for communication to be done via email without providing an email address.

    Great location. Excellent sized rooms and good AC.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    9.0
    nice place to stay nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    the welcome

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that colud have made our stay better would be english speaking staf.

    Nice room with good space and with a small kitchen. Good view and enjoyed their rooftop.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should be cleaner. There wasn't anyone at the reception- if we wanted anything we had to call them by phone (toilet paper or towels...)

    The roof and location were great. You can checkout whenever you want.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking limited Appliances should be deep cleaned Ironing and drying services to be added for Laundry options

    Location was good Room was spacious Rooftop area was great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    7.0
    Convenient stay, not for fussy people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the walls are a bit thin so I could hear the neighbours. there were some dead mosquitoes on the ceiling and walls and there was a sock left by someone previously in the drawer. the kettle had debris on the snout and the sink smelt funny.

    location was good. I could get around easily with multiple bus stops and food options around. owners were quick to reply the messages on booking.com. fresh towels and water was provided daily (except the last night)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really happy as the owners are very accommodating when I could not board my flight, and they changed the dates when u arrived without additional charges. I booked 3 nights and extended 4 more nights. I just want to remind travellers to apply for Korean ETA online and get it approved before boarding your flight or you will be denied boarding your flight.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    6.0
    Least hostel-like hostel I've ever stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is sold as a hostel, but I have never stayed anywhere with the least "hostel" feel about it. The whole time I was there I didn't see a single person at reception, so if you had a question to ask there was no one. The roof terrace, which looks so appealing in the photos, was deserted, dead. In fact the entire hostel was dead, and devoid of any kind of atmosphere. It was like staying in a ghost town. Having said that it's good value for money, the rooms are spacious, the beds comfy. Mine had a washing machine so I didn't have to use the communal one. The so called kitchen facilities are non existent as there is no gas to run the cooker, and no cutlery etc. It did have a small fridge. The communal kitchen/dining area was as dead as the rest of the place. As a single female traveller I found the place to be quite spooky. Location wise its a short walk to the Olle Food Market.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bidet

    Not far away from bus stop of Airport bus 600

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    6.0
    It’s ok, it does the job. But it could be sooooo much nicer if they gave the place some tlc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noises, the alarms were going off on my first night, there’s basically no staff. I a lady once in 5 days. So if you have any problems I’m not really sure what you do. It also says you can cook in the room, but you can’t and they close the communal kitchen at 8pm which is pretty early for me. I’m cooking as trying to eat healthy in Korea is expensive. So I booked a room you can cook in.

    I liked the bed, lovely and comfy, the room was a good size for the price. Good location and the roof terrace was a bonus.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Very nice, clean and spacious place. Very accommodating staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and a perfect location for our stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom is the largest one we've seen in Korea. The staff were very nice and kind. The rooftop is the highlight of the stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Friendly staff. Spacious room with great facilities.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, a very rooftop and super clean comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2024

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