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H HOSTEL Itaewon
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.
Dreaming Hostel Sinchon Hongdae
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.
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa
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...
D Stay Hostel Dongdaemun
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.
DADU House
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.
Hostel the Camino 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...
Nomad Stay in Hongdae
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.
Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong
Ideally set in the centre of Seoul, Boro Hanok Hostel in Myeongdong offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
The Road Mini Hotel
The Road Mini Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Seoul. Located around 1.2 km from Yeongdeungpo Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.2 km away from Gasan Digital Complex.
Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대
Conveniently located in the centre of Seoul, Slowon Hostel 슬로우온 호스텔 홍대 offers American breakfast and free WiFi.
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24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews24 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.
From US$63.48 per nightK-POP Hotel Seoul Tower
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Passable - What previous guests thought, 95 reviewsK-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 US$59.25 per nightNOMAD hostel
SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviewsNOMAD hostel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.
All Stay Inn Seoul
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 484 reviewsSet within 400 metres of Myeongdong Station and 700 metres of Myeongdong Cathedral, All Stay Inn Seoul offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
From US$31.74 per nightInsadong R Guesthouse
Jongno-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviewsInsadong R Guesthouse is located in the historic Ikseondong district and under 100 metres from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5) and offers guest rooms with a private bathroom.
From US$59.96 per nightHostel JL in Chung-jeong
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 719 reviewsLocated in Seoul, 1.6 km from Seoul Station, Hostel JL in Chung-jeong provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
From US$31.74 per nightBeewon Guesthouse
Jongno-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviewsConveniently located an 8-minute walk from Myeongdong shopping district, Beewon Guest House offers dormitory and western-style rooms with heating and hairdryers.
From US$62.78 per nightOlive Hostel Dongdaemun
Jung-Gu, SeoulBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviewsSituated within less than 1 km of Dongdaemun Market and a 11-minute walk of Bangsan Market, Olive Hostel Dongdaemun features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul.
From US$91.70 per night
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57 Myeongdong Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 2,118 reviews57 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.
From US$246.88 per nightHithere City Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviewsSituated 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...
From US$154.12 per nightArtravel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviewsSituated 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.
From US$110.74 per nightHuga Inn
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 334 reviewsIdeally set in Seoul, Huga Inn features an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$125.91 per nightUnit M Hostel
SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewConveniently situated in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Unit M Hostel is located 600 metres from Myeongdong Station, less than 1 km from Namdaemun Market and 2 km from Bangsan Market.
From US$133.32 per nightNamsan Forest in Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 670 reviewsRenovated in May 2018, Namsan Forest in Myeongdong is within a 5-minute walk of the shopping meccas of Myeongdong and Namdaemun.
From US$114.27 per nightSTAY7 Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviewsLocated in the centre of Myeongdong shopping district, STAY7 Myeongdong offers private guest rooms and property-wide WiFi.
From US$145.24 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2 features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul.
From US$380.90 per night
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Space ARA
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviewsLocated 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.
Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviewsEkonomy Hotel Myeondong Premier is situated on the famous Myeongdong Street.
K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 246 reviewsSet 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.
From US$165.76 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 1
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 759 reviewsConveniently 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.
From US$155.18 per nightOYO Hostel Myeongdong 3
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviewsAttractively located in the centre of Seoul, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 3 features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
SSH Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 760 reviewsIdeally 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, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviewsWell 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.
Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong
Jung-Gu, SeoulNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 509 reviewsFeaturing a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong is located in the centre of Seoul, 400 metres from Myeongdong Cathedral.
From US$197.50 per night
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviewsClean 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 tripGuest review byBrittSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviewsOne 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 byChristopherSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$75.24Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 981 reviewsMe 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 bySelmaPeople with friends
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviewsIt 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. 10/10Guest review bySusieSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$75.24Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 981 reviewsGreat host and hostel. It has everything you need for a cheap stay.Guest review byCheriaPeople with friends
- Avg. price/night: US$138.08Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviewsVery 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 byMilosSolo traveller
