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1. Wasabi House Gangnam

Wasabi House Gangnam
Gangnam-gu
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Wasabi House Gangnam

2. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (254 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

3. Hub82

Hub82
Seongdong-gu
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hub82

4. Zen Seoul Stay

Zen Seoul Stay
Jongno-gu
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Zen Seoul Stay

5. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
Jongno-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (19 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 £59
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Seoul101 Jongno

6. V Stay

V Stay
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
V Stay

7. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (54 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 £68
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

8. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
Robert Keng Toh
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

9. ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno

ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno
Jongno-gu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We had a generally pleasant stay at Onjae Suites. The suite was spacious, and the beds, pillows, and linens were comfortable. Although there is no front desk, the staff were responsive and communicated promptly through messaging. However, the messages were in Korean, so we had to copy and paste them into a translation app to understand the instructions and responses. Providing messages in English for international guests would make communication more convenient. Our biggest concern was the...
Canada
charelle
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
ONJAE Stay Seoul Jongno

10. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Jongno-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Clean & basic room - convenient location good value in a city"
United Kingdom
Gill
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

11. KIMSTEL Jongno

KIMSTEL Jongno
Jongno-gu
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
KIMSTEL Jongno

12. Haechi Stay

Haechi Stay
Jung-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"The room was clean, and staff were helpful and responsive. I really appreciated getting an extended check-out time (even if just an hour), as it gave me a slower start to me travel day."
Canada
Michael
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Haechi Stay

13. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1
Jongno-gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (114 reviews)
"スタッフの方が非常に親切でした。 スーツケースを予定時間よりも早く預かっていただき、とても助かりました。 立地も、少し暗い路地に入りますが、そこまで問題は無かったです。 古い建物で、階段しかないのは若干大変ですが、部屋も快適で、値段を考慮すれば大変満足でした。"
Japan
AYANA
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

14. Yundam Stay Hostel

Yundam Stay Hostel
Jongno-gu
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Yundam Stay Hostel

15. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Nice environment, location Everything is self-serviced accessed online without contact with staff"
Taiwan
Luna
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

16. Stay Myomi Jongno

Stay Myomi Jongno
Jongno-gu
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"The is an entirely selve serve micro hotel. There is no staff. If you cannot figure out the check in system you are not getting a room. The room I got was smaller than the picture shown. It was literally the smallest room that could fit a bed. The was no floor left to open my suitecase. It was like living in one of those tile puzzles with 15 tiles in 16 spaces. There was no shower separate from the sink toilet area. You just hosed yourself off in front of the sink and toilet. Don’t get the...
United States
Michael
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay Myomi Jongno

17. Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa
Jongno-gu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful."
United States
CHRIS
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

18. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong

Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong
Myeong-dong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"Amazing staff, good location, great choice overall!"
Belgium
Evgenii
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong

19. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38 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 £41
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
H HOSTEL Itaewon

20. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Very nice staff. Very comfortable. Nice area and fun to walk around!"
United States
Mark
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
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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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