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The best hostels in Seoul

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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.

A
Ana Ibarra Loaiza
From
Spain
Everything. Clean, the bed was amazing, fridge inside the room, window that allows air to come inside, breakfast included, perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,776 reviews
Price from
$43.38
1 night, 2 adults

OstelloMaree 오스텔로마레 Tax Benefit

Seocho-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Gangnam Station reachable within 1.3 miles, OstelloMaree 오스텔로마레 Tax Benefit has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

H
Hicham
From
Morocco
Everything is well organized calm and good location 5min to the bus station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
$73.92
1 night, 2 adults

KIMSTEL Jongno

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Well situated in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul, KIMSTEL Jongno is located a 1-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine, 600 yards from Changdeokgung Palace and a 11-minute walk from Gwangjang Market.

r
robert
From
Poland
I had a private room here and it was a great base for exploring Seoul. The location is excellent, right in the heart of the city with easy access to public transportation, restaurants, cafés, and major attractions. The room was clean, comfortable, and offered good privacy despite being in a hostel environment. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. If you’re looking for an place to stay in a central location without sacrificing comfort, this is a solid choice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
$67.28
1 night, 2 adults

Stay PLAN B

Mapo-Gu, Seoul

Located within a 13-minute walk of Hongik University Station and one mile of Hongik University, Stay PLAN B provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.

S
Shu Xian
From
Malaysia
The location is really nice and convenient . The host is friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
$63.40
1 night, 2 adults

Kiwa Hostel

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul

Ideally set in the Gangnam-gu district of Seoul, Kiwa Hostel is located a 5-minute walk from COEX Convention Centre, 0.6 miles from Bongeunsa Temple and 1.9 miles from Gangnam Station.

S
Sydney
From
South Korea
Very clean and easy to navigate! Also the bed was SO comfortable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
$62.96
1 night, 2 adults

Hi Seodaemun

Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongwha Duty Free Shop reachable within a 15-minute walk, Hi Seodaemun provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

J
John
From
United States
My room was exactly as expected. It was clean and came with some extra toiletries that I’d been missing and was too tired to get when I initially arrived. The staff was very helpful to me, allowing me to check in early and helping me get back into my room after forgetting my room key card inside. They also allowed me to extend my stay by an extra day when I realized I’d booked my stay for too few nights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
$105.18
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.

H
Ha My
From
Vietnam
It was a 5 minute walk to Sinchon station which was very convenient for us. The host was very friendly and accommodating and made sure that we have everything we need. second time around we got a room and he even upgraded us to a bigger room as well. I would highly recommend this, its way better than I thought with the cheap price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Price from
$32.79
1 night, 2 adults

Stay 42 Dongmyo

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Stay 42 Dongmyo has air-conditioned accommodations in Seoul. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can use a garden.

D
Doromal
From
United Arab Emirates
Everything!! The staff, the ambiance and the location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
$71.91
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.

M
Michael
From
South Korea
The location of the facility was very convenient. It has a very accessible location from the subway stations. The hygiene overall of the facility was great! The rooms were clean, the staff were friendly as well. I think if I'm visiting Korea again, I would book this place again. Recommended for fellow visitors!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
Price from
$59.02
1 night, 2 adults

Original Backpackers

Jongno-Gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 8-minute walk, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

D
Dorian
From
Croatia
I stayed at Orginal Backpackers for over a month and, from a perspective of someone who had a fair share of travels - what a stay this was! Everything in this hostel is so good that it's hard to decide where to start with compliments. I'll start with the hosts - the unbelievably good hosts, so devoted to the hostel and their guests, going over and beyond for everyone to have a great stay. But above all, they are unbelievably wonderful people. The location of the hostel is 5 min away from the metro exit and it's quite central to the city (like 3 metro stations away from Myeondong) and well connected with all main parts and attractions of the city. The 4-beds shared dormitory is spatious enough for everyone even when you have big luggage and you get lockers in it too, while for the double-bed room I'd say it's like staying in a hotel. Both rooms, as well as the whole hostel in general, are always spotless clean and you get frequent change of sheets and a new towel whenever you need it as well. The shower rooms are great, the toilets are japanesse style and I never had to wait to get in. The (still free) breakfast is better than you could expect in many hotels, and there is a variaty of good quality kitchen utensils with which you can cook basically anything that comes to your mind. Aside from the kitchen, in the common area you can also do your laundry, watch tv, have a talk or even work. And then there is the fantastic rooftop, a perfect place to relax or to share travellers stories and make lifetime memories - I sure made quite a few. Thank you Jo-Young and In-Koo for everything, hope to see you again soon!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews
Price from
$77.38
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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FAQ about hostels in Seoul

On average, a hostel in Seoul costs $82 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a hostel in Seoul this weekend is $181 (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price of a hostel in Seoul this evening is $120 (based on Booking.com prices).
Many families visiting Seoul enjoyed staying at KIMSTEL Jongno, 해치 호스텔, and Original Backpackers.
Some of the best hostels in Seoul near Dongdaemun Gate include Just4u Guesthouse, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun1, and Dongdaemun Hwashin Hostel.
H HOSTEL Itaewon, Original Backpackers, and DADU House are some of our most popular hostels in Seoul.
For hostels in Seoul serving highly-rated breakfasts, try Hostel the Camino Seoul, Stay PLAN B, and Kiwa Hostel.
These hostels in Seoul are highly rated by couples: 해치 호스텔, D-Haus Hostel Dongdaemun, and Zzzip Guesthouse in Hongdae.
Stay 42 Dongmyo, HiSeoul Youthhostel, and Stay PLAN B have received great reviews from guests in Seoul about the views from these hostels.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,776 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 byBritt
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,776 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 byChristopher
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $76.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 841 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 bySelma
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $93.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 959 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 bySusie
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $76.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviews
Great host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.
Guest review byCheria
Travelers with friends

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