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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

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1. Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Loft13 Hostel! It was an excellent value for the price. The hostel was very clean, and everything was well maintained. The highlight of my stay was definitely the staff—they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything I needed. I also really appreciated having access to the washer and dryer, which was so convenient during my trip. As a bonus, the city views from the windows were beautiful, especially at night. I would definitely stay here...
United States
Jasmin
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Loft13 Hostel
Lobby

2. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Barry
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Family Quadruple Room

3. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"美味しいレストランも近いし、明洞も歩いて行けるしとても良かった！また、泊まりたい！"
Japan
Marui
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Seoul101 Jongno
Reception

4. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
Lobby lounge

5. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Super room, location and facilities. Worked really well with the kitchen and breakfast in common area. Only minus was that noise in the room from boiler and pipes."
Denmark
Mikkjal Sune
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View | Property grounds

6. elim hostel

elim hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"공간이 좁고, 세면대가 물이 잘 빠지지 않는 단점이 있었다."
South Korea
Hyung Jin
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
elim hostel
Sun deck

7. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
2.5 star property
Jongno-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117 reviews)
"Clean & basic room - convenient location good value in a city"
United Kingdom
Gill
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Exterior

8. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"I found a dead bedbug in the bed."
United States
Diana
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
Standard Double Room, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi

9. RedRoof

RedRoof
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
RedRoof
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

10. THEZIP Hotel

THEZIP Hotel
1.0 star property
Hongdae
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We had a wonderdul time! The place was beautiful and cozy with extra amenities which we were very grateful for! Thank you!"
United States
Kieu
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
THEZIP Hotel
Exterior

11. V Stay

V Stay
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
V Stay
1. Mini Single Room | Street view

12. Hostel Tommy

Hostel Tommy
3.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"Overall experience was very good. Staff are very friendly and accommodating especially the owner Mr. Tommy and Mr. Chad. Perfect location geographically and walking distance to top destinations. I would recommend this place for everyone who wants to visit and experience South Korea."
United States
Peter
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hostel Tommy
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

13. SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN

SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"잘관리되어 쾌적힙니다 다음에 또 이용하고 싶어요"
South Korea
yoosung
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN
Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

14. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Host is incredibly kind and friendly. Place was quiet and clean and in a convenient spot to nearby shops and stores. "
United States
Rachel
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
Staircase

15. Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Room was clean and check in/out was convenient. Good AC, WiFi, and hot water."
United States
chris
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stitches House - Hostel
Blackout curtains, free WiFi

16. ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno

ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"숙소가 너무 깨끗하고 깔끔해서 기분 좋게 1박하고 왔습니다. 식기류를 쓰지는 않았지만 모두 새거 같더라구요. 여기 묵으시는 분들이 다같이 아껴줘서 늘 지금 같은 컨디션을 유지하길 바라는 마음입니다:)"
South Korea
JEONGA
ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno
Free daily continental breakfast

17. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (31 reviews)
"Great place everything new and well organized We working in reception so friendly I will always book my next trip when i visit to seoul "
Canada
davut
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
H HOSTEL Itaewon
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

18. B my guesthouse - Hostel

B my guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (221 reviews)
"great location since it's pretty close to the train and buses + close to the myeongdong shopping area. everything was also well maintained and clean."
Canada
Gian Carlo
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
B my guesthouse - Hostel
City view from property

19. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (198 reviews)
"Very accessible area for food, shopping and transportation. Staff is friendly and very helpful. "
United States
Paolo
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
Family Triple Room, City View | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

20. KIMSTEL Jongno

KIMSTEL Jongno
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
KIMSTEL Jongno
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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed as a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids aged 9 and 16 years) in a 2 bed suite, for 3 nights in July 2026. We found the hotel easy to access, super clean and friendly staff. The room was on the 20th floor with a Namsan View - looking towards the Namsan Seoul Tower. It was spotless, modern, spacious and very comfortable. The room was well equipped with a kitchenette, fridge and microwave, plus a washing machine, dryer and clothing care cabinet. Laundry detergent sachets were available to buy from reception, cheaply. The only drawback was limited crockery and cutlery for the size of the room. The location was great. Close enough to walk to Cheonggyecheon stream (1-min!), Gwangjang Market, Myeongdong and night market, However far enough away to escape the crowds and constant hustle and bustle. When we didn't feel like walking, it is really close to at least 3 underground stations (Euljiro 3-ga, Euljiro 4-ga and Jongno 3-ga). There is a roof terrace which is great to view Seoul in the evening and a small supermarket outside reception which was well stocked. We didn't use the wider hotel facilities such as the games room or screening room. The staff were friendly and helpful, organising a taxi for us to the airport."
Maxine 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

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Seoul Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,200
Accommodation
207 Hostels
Lowest Price
£28
Highest Price
£119

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: Kiwa Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a lift and multilingual staff. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, as well as a lift. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and bed sheets. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 - Located within a 5-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs.
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 181 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, Seoul Museum of Art and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.
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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