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Reviews of Yakorea Hostel Itaewon

2 out of 5
Yakorea Hostel Itaewon
16 13 Hangang Daero 62Na Gil, Seoul, ICN

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 224 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here before, I will stay again. Basic accommodations at a reasonable price with friendly and accommodating staff. You can't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strategic Plaxe
The hostel location is very strategic. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

julius , australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst accommodation I have never met in my life
1. Lots of mosquito are dead on the wall with blood disgusting! 2. Beds are not beds. Like stones not comfortable 3. Bathroom, washing basin is terrible. Dirty water drop straight to floor also yakky smell is coming up. 4. If fire is up, no exit. Everybody will be dead. Window is blocked by steel bar and just one access to downstairs. So dangerous. 5. Environment beside building is no good as well. Messy spoooky
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

vin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Close to subway station and convenience store. Some eateries nearby. Johnny is helpful. There is laundry service available and that is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Okay
The drain was very strange - everything from the sink drained in the opposite direction across the floor, so you basically had to step in it to get around the bathroom. The pillows had stains all over it, which was a bit unpleasant. Location was very convenient as it is close to the war memorial as well as the subway. Check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lean and Comfortable Great staff
I have lived in Korea for two years and usually when in the Itaewan area I stay here.But, if you want good wifi or TV with good English channels and a good shower, you might want to look elsewhere. Its all personal preference. One thing that does stand out here is the staff. ALWAYS friendly and helpful. There is a girl there, I think her name was Sandra, who went way out of her way to help me locate a place I wanted to see. Not too many would have done that. Another girl there, from Taiwan, who also speaks great English along with Sandra, is very friendly and helpful. So, it really is what you what at the time. I do stay elsewhere when I plan on relaxing and using the wifi a lot. Its very clean and quiet and I'm sure you will like it there even with the pitfalls.

10/10 Excellent

edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice staff and good location
It was such a very nice vacation spent in this hostel. The following staff, johnny, hanna and angela were very friendly and accommodating. The place is equipped with microwave, refrigerator, stove, rice cooker - simply anything you can see in the kitchen, they have it and you can use it. The room is very clean. The place is very convenient and close to subway. It was AWESOME...We will come back to this place and I will recommend it to my fellow airline employees.

8/10 Good

Allen C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little budget spot
Stephanie and Mike were great. The place is a little older but fairly clean. There is a bit of mold here and there. But all in all it was very suitable. The single room was perfectly proportioned and had everything that I needed, though I think some hooks in the entrance of the room and a little stool would be nice additions. The 10 minute walk to Itaewon was refreshing and there is a direct bus if you are feeling a little lazy. Close to the subway with easy access to everywhere.

8/10 Good

Anne, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice host
Near to train station, very convenience to travel anywhere. I got free room upgraded by the host. They are friendly and very helpful. Good place with reasonable price.

8/10 Good

Fenny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!
Stayed at YaKorea over the holiday last week. It was a fantastic experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Any information you need they are more than willing to help. The area is also great with many restaurants/things to do. Will definitely come here again when I make a trip to Seoul. I recommend it to anyone who wants to stay kana great part of Seoul and feels like exploring their area.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

SUHAIMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and many extra service.
It is very good and nice place to rest after long days travelling and sightseeing. Feeling like own home.

8/10 Good

Aris, Gwangju, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Hotel near Subway Station
The hotel is clean, easy to find, and close to subway station.. but the facility is little bit old, but acceptable..
Response from Brandon on 25 Nov 2016
Thank you for your review. I hope to see you again next time. :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You"ll Stay Here Again
The hotel is in the area of Itaewon where there is a lot of western shopping and western food along with the usual Korean. Safe area and good night life if that's what you enjoy. The hotel is in a great location for the subway. It's literally a two minute walk. The hotel staff speaks great English and are very helpful.I have been in Korea over a year and have stayed at different places along the way. I always come back to this hotel due to the subway location,a comfortable place to stay, and a great staff.
Response from General Manager on 11 Aug 2016
Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your time on writing us a review. We are glad that you had a good stay at our place and come back regularly. We hope to see you again soon. Enjoy your summer! Thank you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My flight arrived late, I called ahead, and they were kind enough to accommodate my late arrival. It's a budget hostel and a value. I would consider it if I was passing through again.
Response from Brandon on 8 Jul 2016
Thank you for sharing your time on writing us a review. It was nice seeing you. We hope to see you again next time. Thank you very much!

6/10 Okay

John, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ya it was pretty decent!
Modest place but clean and well run by the staff. I'll stay there again.
Response from Brandon on 8 Jul 2016
Thank you, John! I hope to see you again. :) Take care.

10/10 Excellent

David, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff
Great place to stay! It was exactly what I was looking for - wonderful location, clean, secure, and very good price. The staff was friendly and helpful and answered my questions. I would choose to stay here again.
Response from Brandon on 8 Jul 2016
Hello David! Thank you for sharing your time on writing us a review. We hope to see you again next time. Thank you very much!

4/10 Poor

Rebecca, Suwon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sleep, but don't shower here.
I stayed in this hotel a few months back when I was in Seoul. I don't think the bathroom has been cleaned since then. There was mold, mildew, and crud everywhere.
Response from Brandon on 8 Jul 2016
Hello Rebecca, I am sorry about the cleanness in the bathroom. We will try our best to offer you better condition next time. Thank you very much!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

CJ, Daejeon, South Korea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location near subway
My overall experience was good. I was a bit uneasy arriving to the check in counter as the facility is located behind other buildings, in an alleyway. While it’s ok during the day, it’s a bit unnerving at night. Scott at the check in counter was super friendly, spoke phenomenal English and even helped me order some food. The room was decent. The only thing I was disappointed with were the sheets on my bed. They were soiled. The shower was great! In the end, you get what you pay for.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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2/10 Terrible

Alana, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly bad, given other reviews
I always spend a lot of time combing through reviews before booking anything, so I was honestly quite surprised at the condition of this hostel. From what I can understand there's been a change in ownership recently and they're in the middle of renovations. Our bathroom was half painted and had very strong fumes. Sink was dirty. Toilet had paint poured in it at some point. Toilet didn't flush properly. Staff was disorganised but provided a pleasant breakfast. I would have preferred a "cook it yourself" breakfast and had staff spend time tidying up common area.

4/10 Poor

Marc, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No heating even in sub-zero temperatures...
The location is excellent, near Samgakji subway station, the room was of a decent size for that budget-range in South Korea, bathroom small but functional, wi-fi and TV functioning. We were informed that they no longer provided breakfast, regardless of my reservation form stating that it was included, and two days later started offering breakfast at 4000KRW per person. They told my wife a fable about the name having changed to YaKorea but very recently, though I booked it months in advance and remember clearly having seen that hostel when I booked at another hotel at the end of last year. Worst of all, even on the coldest nights, they just told me that they couldn't provide any heating, with no apologies. In similar temperatures, I was much warmer in a one-star Nepali hotel... The room is only cleaned on demand, and that doesn't mean that they'll think of refurbishing the announced free toiletries, or even toilet paper... The attitude of the staff is unprofessional, and they are ignorant of even such major touristic attractions as the Korean Folk Village. Though the area is quiet, they did have a few parties late at night, and once they even did the laundry at midnight. This was my third time in South Korea, I can't wait to go back there next June, but I'll definitely be staying elsewhere.

4/10 Poor

Yeon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Zishan, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get your money's worth
2 mins from Samgakji station exit 13. Front desk made check-in easy (very friendly and spoke English well). Good if you want a private bathroom. Not good if you have lots of luggage because it's on the 3rd floor (Korean), no elevator and the room has barely any space left after the 2 beds and mini fridge. Itaewon is 2 stops away and is technically walk-able if the weather is nice. I recommend for crashing after partying in Itaewon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for exploring Seoul.
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, although it is worth noting that I spent almost no time at the hotel. I came to Seoul for 4 days, and spent almost all of my time out with friends and exploring the city, so I basically just showered and slept in the room. If your stay in Seoul will be along the lines described above, this hotel is perfect. The room is relatively small, but has a comfortable bed, nice TV and perfectly adequate bathroom. One complaint about the shower is that it takes a few minutes to get the hot water going, but that is to be expected in an older hotel. Lastly, the area in which the hotel is located is not the best, and some guests might find it uncomfortable at night. But it really is no problem since Korea has a very low crime rate. On the other hand, the hotel is very close to the Samgakji subway station, which is very convenient if you need to get around the city. Overall, a very good (and very inexpensive) place to put one's head down at night, either solo, with friends, or even as a couple. Not recommended for family vacations.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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8/10 Good

Rebecca, Seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and convenient.
I needed a place to stay after being out late. Yakorea fit the bill perfectly. It's a little outside Itaewon but close enough to walk back for coffee and breakfast in the morning. It's small and quiet. I'll return.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth it if you're looking for an inexpensive but nice place to stay. The place is a two minute walk from the Samgakji subway station. The staff all speak English very well, so no misunderstandings. They will go out of their way to help you in whatever you need. A short stroll to the War Memorial. If you want to go to Itaewon, it's only two stops. If you walk it, about 15 minutes. It's a nice walk. Down hill on the way home late at night which helps. All in all a great place to stay. I will go back again.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Uijeongbu, South Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Hostel. This is where you should stay.
I'm an English teacher here in SK, so I've been to a lot of hostels in Seoul (I live about two hours away.) My parents came to visit for a week and we all wanted to be in Seoul, so we looked this hostel up. Initially we got it because the rates are extremely reasonable, especially for how centrally it's located. I have to say without a doubt that this is the BEST hostel I've stayed at. The manager was so, so nice, and he made us feel immediately welcome. The rest of the staff was excellent as well, inviting us to hang out with them and drink coffee. The rooms were small by western standards but there's plenty of room to move around; furthermore, the best part about a small room is that the A/C turns it into an ICEBOX when you turn it on. We stayed here during the hottest days in July so we were so happy. Overall, this is the place to go. Inexpensive, welcoming staff, centrally located...I loved it here. We're definitely coming back.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Mom & Daughter, United States (Florida)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, Comfortable and Convenient
I spent one week residing here with my daughter. The room was cozy & clean. I could open the window for fresh air or turn on the air conditioner. The cable flat screen television and high speed wireless internet worked great. If you don't bring a laptop, no worries - there is a computer in the community area for guests to use free. The manager, Minook Park, was very helpful and accommodating. He obviously enjoys his work because he did an excellent job of making us feel welcome and right at home. The rooms are a little small compared to other hotels so there is not much space for luggage (stick to 2 suitcases).Staying in this hotel was kind of like staying in a bed & breakfast with a public living room & dining room on the first floor. Guest rooms are on all three floors. Some rooms have more space depending on whether you choose single bed, double bed, 2 twin beds, or 3 beds (1 twin and a bunk bed set) All rooms have a compact refrigerator and you can get free bottled water on the first floor. I especially liked being able to purchase my own food and cook it in the community kitchen. In fact, I cooked our lunch and dinner everyday during our 8 day stay. A basic continental breakfast is free -- toast with butter & jelly, and hot tea/coffee. The location of the hostel is literally a 1 minute walk to the nearest subway station and less than a minute to the nearest 24-hour convenience store (similar to a 7 eleven). My experience was quite enjoyable.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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8/10 Good

Rebecca, Suwon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Satisfactory
I stay here for convenience of location. It's a decent stay for a decent price. It's clean and meets the basic requirements for a weekend stay. The guy was a bit grumpy this weekend, but everybody has bad days I guess.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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8/10 Good

Thanh, Around the World

Sun City Hostel Shines
The Hostel owner was a very friendly person. His English was also very good, and he made staying at his hostel very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Bani, Tokushima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Clean hotel in a great location. Mega close to the station and close distance to Itaewon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
R&R in Seoul
I traveled to Seoul for a day of R&R and stayed at this hotel. The room was small but clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast is cook you own which was eggs and toast. The owner is nice and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Busan, South Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay for the price
Room was small but comfortable, beds were not too hard and the floor heating was nice during the chilly nights. The owner was very friendly, and breakfast was as advertised.

8/10 Good

Kwok Tung, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite a good hostel for the price.
Stayed 2 weeks. Owner was very helpful. Quite clean and comfortable. Room was a little stuffy and hot, but owner was willing to adjust heating.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient!
Nice place to stay. Convenient to Itaewon and the Yongsan Army base and station. 40,000₩ is a bit steep for a hostel, but was a nice place.
Response from Brandon on 12 Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M, Suji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff
I stayed here with a friend on a Friday night before a trip to the DMZ with USO. For $40 we had bunk beds with clean sheets, clean towels, a TV, water in the fridge and the usual bathroom bits (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash). The owner was very very nice, he met us from Samgaki station exit 1 to take us to the hostel, which was very close. Upon our arrival he gave us both a Sharon fruit! It took us around 7 minutes to walk to the USO the next morning. Can't complain really for $20 each. The bathroom had a few mould spots, but I get that in my apartment in Korea as well, so wasn't too fussed.

8/10 Good

Dale, Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hostel
Good service, very close to the subway. Room small, but I expected that from a budget hostel. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Single room - great deal
Got all I needed in the single room -private bathroom, hair dryer, TV, small fridge, single bed (thought I have to say it is too hard for me, but it's depends on individuals really), towels, toothbrush..etc basically everything people would need is included. Breakfast is simple. Daily cleaning upon request. Owner is friendly and willing to share. As for atmosphere.. I didn't really see another people in the hostels, so it's not really possible to meet new friends in the hostel ( probably easier if staying in shared room though) Location is good, 5 mins walk to both line 4 and 6 station. Convenience store nearby. Overall I am very satisfied with my stay in Suncity.

8/10 Good

Cesca, Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accessible hostel in Yongsan
Basic yet functional. Eddie, the host, was very helpful in giving travel tips.

8/10 Good

Jon, Gunsan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place
This was a really cool little hostel. It's definitely off the beaten path, but it was really close to the metro, war memorial, and the USO. I would definitely stay here again if I needed to crash in Seoul for a night or two.

10/10 Excellent

desmond yap, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Near train, budget hostel, clean room
Boss is friendly and for the amount you pay, you can't ask for much. This is very centrally located and convenient for all commuters.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
its a hostel
Pretty good for a hostel. Yes, rooms are tiny and no room for luggage,but the location is perfect for me. I had room behind the kitchen and it was quiet. The cook it yourself eggs toast and coffee breakfast is a nice add on too. Owner was very responsive. For 40 bucks located nearby Yongsan and Itaewon, its a pretty good deal- even for a hostel. Get the address in Korean b4 u go.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
just 'so so'
The manager was kind but, overall facilities are quite bad. They're so old... Especially the bunker bad was so noisy during all night because it's consious of metal. Anyway, it was not bad to stay only one night but that's enough for me.

8/10 Good

Laos visitor, k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and welcoming place
I was nicely surprised at this clean well-managed hostel in a convenient location. The owner manager is friendly and seems responsible. The free morning coffee in the communal kitchen was really good for me especially after party night out.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
not bad
for an overnight stay its ok. the bed was hard as a rock and I didn't find the staff to be all that friendly. upside, the room and bathroom were both very clean and the hostel is in a pretty good location, not far from itaewon which allows you to walk there and back.

6/10 Okay

kian sung, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
convenience location
It's fine to stay for a few days with its charge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location; incredibly friendly staff
I stayed here for one night during a brief visit in Seoul. The location is great- it's about 2 minutes from the War Memorial, a 15 minute walk to Itaewon, and also quite close to the National Museum and N Seoul Tower. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. The room was small, and while I wouldn't recommend this for people staying many days with a lot of luggage, it's perfect for one or two nights.