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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light, and a sliding door leading to a closet.

1. Oasis Gwangjang Market

Oasis Gwangjang Market
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"깨끗하고 잘 관리된 객실 아직 건물내 정리되지않은 부분과 모기가 좀 많았던 부분, 작은 욕실이 조금은 아쉬웠지만 객실은 정말 아늑하고 깨끗해서 만족스러웠습니다. 주변에 추천할만한 숙소네요."
South Korea
in soo
The price is ฿3,132
฿3,445 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Oasis Gwangjang Market
A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and built-in lighting.

2. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Very easy checkin and checkout in the centre of a great location in Jongno - accessible to great public transport, restaurants and places to see and visit. I highly recommend this place for its location. Our room was a good size for 5 night stay. Unfortunately we were only given hand towels for most of our stay for showers and bath mats - which we could get more of if we needed to. We got bath towels for 2 of our 5 nights but didn’t know why we didn’t get these the whole stay"
Australia
Moana
The price is ฿2,091
฿2,300 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Seoul101 Jongno
A minimalist bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

3. Stay Myomi Jongno

Stay Myomi Jongno
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ฿3,856
฿4,242 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay Myomi Jongno
A room with a bunk bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

4. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"A lovely, well-maintained property at a very affordable price, and close to everything in Hongdae. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for great value."
Canada
Marlen
The price is ฿1,596
฿1,755 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

5. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Nice environment, location Everything is self-serviced accessed online without contact with staff"
Taiwan
Luna
The price is ฿2,605
฿2,866 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
A reception area with a glass wall, a logo, and a plant.

6. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (254 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is ฿2,459
฿2,705 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
A corridor with wooden walls, labeled sections A, B, C, and D, leading to a room with a window and a door.

7. Zen Seoul Stay

Zen Seoul Stay
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ฿1,139
฿1,252 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Zen Seoul Stay
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent church with a steeple and a modern high-rise.

8. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"Location was really good"
Australia
Sushant
The price is ฿2,437
฿2,681 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

9. STAY BUT SEONGSU

STAY BUT SEONGSU
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"I had a great stay at STAY BUT SEONGSU! The location was convenient, and the accommodation was comfortable for my time in Seoul. I appreciated having a place to relax after exploring the city. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Seongsu area. Thank you for your hospitality!"
United States
Karima
The price is ฿3,074
฿3,382 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
STAY BUT SEONGSU
A compact room with a bed, a small bedside table, a window, and a plant.

10. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Great hotel, we had a double economy room and it was tight but all we needed for our stay! Air conditioner was great, super cold which we need. Free breakfast and PERFECT location."
United States
Angelina
The price is ฿2,972
฿3,269 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
A modern hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a vase, and a large window.

11. Haechi Stay

Haechi Stay
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"교통편이 편리하고 청결하며 직원분들도 그렇고 다 친절하세요. 캐리어들고 한층올라가야하는것만 빼면 청결과 내부공간도 꽤넓어서 정말 좋았습니다 다음에 또 이용할 것 같습니다"
South Korea
nari
The price is ฿4,427
฿4,870 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Haechi Stay
A modern hallway with light-colored walls and a tiled floor, leading to a door with a black handle.

12. Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West

Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
The price is ฿3,874
฿4,261 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West
A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette with a fridge, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Hub82

Hub82
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
The price is ฿2,011
฿2,212 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hub82
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, various kitchen appliances, and neatly arranged utensils.

14. Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong

Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (36 reviews)
"Great location, friendly place to stay"
United States
Malcolm
The price is ฿834
฿917 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong
A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

15. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Good for solo travellers who are staying in Seoul only 1-2 nighta. Room was clean and neat and it is very near some cafes and the station but not noisy at all. Fuss free check-in/check-out, but note that there are no staff manning the place."
United States
shu bin
The price is ฿2,938
฿3,732 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Upflo Hostel
A hostel with a sign reading 'VSTAY HOSTEL' and a door with a number '30' above it.

16. V Stay

V Stay
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ฿2,254
฿2,480 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
V Stay
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

17. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Staffs are so nice. And Lobby is so warm and cute. Rooms are some kind of simple but clean."
Japan
I MIAO
The price is ฿1,674
฿1,841 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
H HOSTEL Itaewon
A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

18. elim hostel

elim hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"so good!!"
United States
TAKAHIRO
The price is ฿1,696
฿1,866 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
elim hostel
Interior

19. Wasabi House Gangnam

Wasabi House Gangnam
1.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
The price is ฿550
฿1,786 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Wasabi House Gangnam
A narrow, tiled corridor with a wooden slatted ceiling and a metal railing on one side.

20. THAT House - Hostel

THAT House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
7.8 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Flood toilet was awful. Yellow toilet paper on the bathroom floor with poop. Noisy Chinese people talk the phone, snore, hit the bed. It’s the first time I went to third country then maybe it’s normal in Asia. But, I will never back."
United States
Kohei
The price is ฿1,148
฿1,513 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
THAT House - Hostel
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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic Location, great breakfast very helpful staff, highly recommend"
Nora 7-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Find out more about Seoul

Seoul Hostels information

Number of reviews
500
Accommodation
224 Hostels
Lowest Price
฿917
Highest Price
฿4,870

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Seoul?
By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Seoul?
Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a lift. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Kiwa Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a lift, as well as multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and bed sheets. INN THE HOUR_Myeongdong - 2-minute walk from Chungmuro Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Seoul?
If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Seoul, one of Expedia's 189 hostels could be a great option for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Seoul?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 1°C. The rainiest months in Seoul are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 243 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Seoul?
Overall, Seoul is known for its museums, temples and monuments. Major attractions include Myeongdong Street, Namdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village. Get out into nature with places such as Namsan Mountain Park, Seoullo 7017 and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park. Cultural attractions include Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Alive Museum Insadong.
What's the best way to get to and around Seoul while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Seoul in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. An alternative is Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), situated 30.5 mi (49.2 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station and City Hall Station. Train stations including Seoul Station and Haengsin Station make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.

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