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Naru Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming base near Namdaemun Market, with local dining and city views from rooms and the rooftop terrace.

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Naru Hostel offers a comfy retreat in central Seoul with in-room WiFi and an on-site restaurant. Relax on the terrace, and explore N Seoul Tower and Myeongdong Street just steps away. Multilingual staff assist with tour tickets for city exploration.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is £23
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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(A) Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

(A) Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
  • City view
  • 89 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(C) Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

(C) Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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(D) Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

(D) Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

2-bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Mapo-gu, a neighbourhood in Seoul, Naru Hostel is near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. N Seoul Tower is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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31, Mapo-daero 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 121-210

What's nearby

  • Ewha Womans University in winter, Seoul, South Korea
    Ewha Woman's University
    5 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Namdaemun Market showing signage, a city and city views
    Namdaemun Market
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kim Koo Museum & Library
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seogang University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gongdeok Station
    6 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    7 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • 진대감
    1 min walk
  • 카츠오우
    1 min walk
  • 시실리
    2 min walk
  • 신 쭈꾸미랑 순두부
    2 min walk
  • 스시복
    2 min walk

About this property

Naru Hostel

Hostel near Namdaemun Market
Located close to N Seoul Tower and Myeongdong Street, Naru Hostel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Naru Hostel feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 24-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Property Registration Number 1052223182
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

City Hostel Korea
Naru Hostel Seoul
Naru Hostel
Naru Seoul
Naru Hostel Seoul
Naru Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Naru Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Naru Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Naru Hostel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Naru Hostel on 17 Mar 2026 start from £23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Naru Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Naru Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Naru Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Naru Hostel located?

Located in Mapo-gu, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Namdaemun Market, N Seoul Tower and Myeongdong Street. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are also within 6 mi (10 km). Gongdeok Station is 6 minutes by foot and Aeogae Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Naru Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Nice, basic stay

Room was decent size and clean. The free washer and dryer on the 3rd was nice to have available. Only complaint is that mattress was a little too firm for my liking, but wasn't terrible and I still able to sleep well enough. I would rebook here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

alona maileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was OK for the price as it's a place to put away our stuff. The area was close to amenities and the subway is within a few mins walking distance. It was a self-check in/out. They change the towels and garbage daily. The area was quiet. The bed was hard but again, for the price, I can't really complain. There was free use of laundry service. They also respond to the messages really fast. The photos are of the places close to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness

Value for money

Convenient, friendly host, spacious room , value for money , great location and food but Bathroom shower is an issue , shower head and faucet are not user friendly , strong sewage smell at the ground level. Our room was on the first floor at the back alley . Other rooms may not have the same issue .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
theres no one at reception and check in and checkout is DIY . Security is non existance anyone can walk in. place looks far older and unmaintained vs photos and cleanliness is 50/50. having said all that its probably reflecting the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hostel, se encuentra cerca a la estación del metro, puedes encontrar varios restaurantes al rededor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ホステルとしては、立地も便利で、部屋も清潔で、トイレとシャワールームも広く快適に過ごせた。スタッフの方の対応も良かったし、 共有キッチンにウォーターサーバーも設置されていたので飲み物に困る心配なしでした。 寝るだけなら価格帯もお値打ちでGood!! ただ、泊まった部屋のテレビがつながらなかったのと周りに飲食店が多いせいか夜中に小動物が壁越しに動く音が少し気になったのがちょっと残念だった。 それも旅の醍醐味として楽しめる方ならおすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tive uma boa estadia, boa localização, quanto limpo, cama confortável, anfitrião educado e simpático.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft leider nicht wie auf Expedia dargestellt. Zimmer extrem klein, Bad etwas eklig und auch Kakerlaken sind hier zu Hause. Bettdecken nicht sauber und ohne Bezug genauso wie Kissen. Würde ich nicht nochmal buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tsz Ying

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
不錯
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luca

Disliked: Cleanliness
Struttura centrale, tutto ben collegato. Dalla struttura abbiamo raggiunto tutto a piedi senza alcun problema.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Takumi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
必要な設備は整っていた。タオルがある程度積んであって特に制限なかったのはうれしい お湯はあまり長時間使いすぎるとでなくなったのとシャワー、トイレ間にカーテンなしなのでシャワーに不便さはあると感じた ただ安いのと寝心地は悪くなかったので寝るだけと割り切れば良いと感じた
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
好
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yoshihiro

寝るだけならOKタイプの人向き。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chizuru

寝るだけなので、安くて、個室シャワーあり、 スーツケース広げられる広さありました。 セキュリティ面で少し不安はありますが、 ゲストハウスってこんな感じかなと思います。 階段が急＋狭いので重いスーツケースがあると少し大変だと思います。 掃除するわけでもないのに、たまに部屋に入るのはなぜ？と思いました。換気？ （部屋に戻ると窓が開いている）
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Je ne recommande pas cet hostel

Chambre très vetuste et sale , matelas avec ressort très désagréable, porte avec seulement un petit verrou. Heureusement je n'y suis resté que 3 nuits.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

SEUNGMIN

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

잠만 자고 나오기에 딱인 곳

잠만 자고 나오기에 딱인 곳. 건물 뒷편에 차량을 주차할 수 있었고, 숙박요금이 저렴해서 좋았어요. 뜨거운 물이 잘 나왔고, 청소상태도 나쁘지 않았어요. 방충망이 찢어져 있었는데 이 점은 보수하셔야겠어요.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

WOOJEONG

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

만족합니다

허름해서 걱정했는데 생각보다 안락했어요 창문 방음이 잘 안되서 밖에 소리가 잘들리는데 밤에는 조용해서 좋았습니다 출장와서 혼자자기에 좋습니다
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
서울내 출장시 유용했습니다, 역과 거리도 가깝고 스타벅스 등 각종 편의시설과도 접근성이우수합니다
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お安く済ませることが出来て良かった。 テーブルとイスがあると良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

SOOHYEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
혼자서 잠만 자기에는 저렴한 가격에 좋습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

재한

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

저렴한 여행을 위한다면 강추합니다

저렴한 가격에 4인가족 2틀 숙박함 침대보다 온돌에서 잠 따뜻함 주위에 식당 많음 아침에 빵 우유로 해결 계단 좁음 주차 보통
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

じぇ, 日本

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅からは近い

わかりやすい場所だが、浴槽もなくハブラシもないので、快適に過ごすには無理がある。 TVの機能はすごくよかった！
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

소윤빠, 전라남도 여슈

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

난방이 안습이네요

난방은 중앙난방식이었는데 새벽에는 보일러를 꺼버리나봐요. 새벽에 춥고 9시가 넘으면 다시 보일러 들어오는거같더라구요. 추운겨울인데 이게 뭡니까?시설이야 그럭저럭이지만 추워서 힘들었습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

安いだけ

友人の家から近いのでこのゲストハウスに3泊お世話になりました。 正直安いので期待してなかったですが、その通りでした。 部屋は一見綺麗ですが、床に知らない人の大量の髪が落ちていました。 部屋のスリッパ、トイレ・シャワーのスリッパが汚くて履けませんでした。 持参されるのが良いと思います。 アメニティも揃っていますが持参するのが良いと思います。 良い点は周辺は静かでした。 周辺は美味しい飲食店も多いし明洞や梨泰院まで近くて便利です。 部屋はオンドルで暑いぐらいです。 オンドルの熱でベッドが熱かったです。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

CPはまあまあ

なかなか微妙でしたが安かったのでCPはまあまあでしょうか。寝具は清潔感あってよかったです。スタッフは親切、英語（と日本語も少し）で問題なくコミュニケーション取れました。