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The One Hostel

2.0 star property
Hongdae's creative energy surrounds visitors at this lively hostel where guests can sip coffee by day and join karaoke sessions by night

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The One Hostel in Hongdae's artistic center offers a coffee shop, bar, and rooftop terrace with sunset views. Explore nearby Hongik University and music venues. Amenities include multilingual staff, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and supervised childcare.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is £49
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4-bed)

A single bed with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lantern, and a wall-mounted shelf with a plant.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4-bed)

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling, a white desk with a vase and a lantern, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with two beds, a skylight, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Hongdae neighbourhood, The One Hostel is connected to a shopping centre. KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae and Hongdae Music Show Theatre are cultural highlights of the area. Hongik University is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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43, Dongmak-ro 9-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 121-895

What's nearby

  • A large open field with bleachers, trees, and a building in the background.
    Hongik University
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A Spider-Man statue climbing a building facade.
    Hongdae Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hongdae Music Show Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trickeye Museum
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sangsu Station
    6 min walk
  • Haengsin Station
    13 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • 옥탑방부엉이
    1 min walk
  • 항방양꼬치
    1 min walk
  • 심양양꼬치
    1 min walk
  • 칠성포차
    1 min walk
  • 5 Brewing
    1 min walk

About this property

The One Hostel

  • Guest house near Hongik University
  • Located close to KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae and Hongdae Music Show Theatre, The One Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and free supervised childcare.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Multilingual staff, karaoke and tour/ticket information
    • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The One Hostel feature thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 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)

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 60000 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The One Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The One Hostel?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The One Hostel on 6 Sept 2026 start from £49, 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 The One Hostel?

The One Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The One Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The One Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The One Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KRW 60000 per person applies.

Where is The One Hostel located?

Located in Hongdae, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae, Hongik University and Hongdae Music Show Theatre. Sangsu Station is 6 minutes by foot and Hapjeong Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The One Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Serenity

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms were COVERED in mold, there is no rooftop access, the locks on the individual rooms do not work, the sheets had holes all over in them and every part of this place was dirty. I was supposed to stay 5 nights but left after 1 due to how bad it was. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this place had a bed for me to rest in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
외국인들이 많았어요. 조용했어요.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

プロフェッショナル

皆プロフェッショナルな接客をしてくれます。こちらが話しかける前にどうなさいましたか、と伺いに来てくれるなど丁寧な対応をして下さいました。 私もホテル業ですが、サービスが行き届いていて素晴らしい。日本語スタッフがいるかはわかりません。しかし、言葉は関係ないと思います。特別感を味わえる場所でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

a

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早い時間だがチェックインができるとエクスペディアの方に電話で確認を取ったのに人はおらず鍵も閉まっていないのでだれて入れるセキュリティでした。バスルームもトイレにシャワーノズルがついたようなものでした。チェックインもできないし、清潔感もなかったため別のホテルを取り直しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Everything you need is just a short walk away. Bus stops are close. Train stations are close. Host is amazing and very accommodating. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a place to stay in Seoul.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner was very friendly and the hostel was a good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

jh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

홍대 중심거리에 있고 아늑한분위기

다 좋은데 투숙객 3명이서 4층라운지에서 술마시며 떠드는것을 제지하지 않으시더군요. 덕분에 소음이 조금 심하였습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

This Place

First, it was hard to find this place. There should be a sign outside of the building telling visitors the name. Second, the twin room was filthy. Hairs all on the floor and beds and the room seems to be falling apart. The guy at the desk was nice though.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chiao Ling

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

Happy Experience

Friendly and kindly staff. Warm n Comfortable bed. Nice shower room. Nearly Hongdae University/ night club/ shop/ restaurant/ 24hours convenient store. Happy experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler

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

Great management, great location.

The management was so helpful! We had a late check in, so the manager helped us check in over the phone. I also left my cell phone, and they kept it safe until I could return for it, even after checkout. I highly recommend this hostile for the kind staff and location. Will definitely stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miseon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
멍멍이와 고양이가 사람을 잘 따르고 너무 귀여웠어요~ 방은 좀 추웠지만 위치가 너무 좋아서 다음에도 또 이용할 것 같아요!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MINJUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
위치가 아주 좋고 고양이가 너무 얌전하고 귀여움
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

for outgoing people

the host has a passion to create a friendly hostel, but the common area is too good for party and it can be noisy till late night sometime, and the big dog is barking and too active sometime. but i have to say the staffs are really nice and helpful.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

F*ck this place

I did not get to stay here. It was a bit hard yo find but when i did The door was locked, the bell didnt ring and the hostels number didnt work so i wasted 50 thousand won. Dont stay here
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

여행

굉장히 좋았어요 ホンデから、近くとてもよかったです
Verified review

8/10 Good

yenzu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It's a very convenient n comfortable place.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not stay again.

Staff are doing the best they can and I appreciate that, but the room condition and the bathrooms really need more work. Lounge was fine, heat was good, but the room I stayed in was quite in bad conditions, and the bathrooms had showers that are not handy to use at all. Would not stay again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oriol

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

Cheap and only recommended for short stays

It's a cheap hostel and near to a subway line. Getting there from the Incheon airport is easy. It has WiFi and free water. The personal speak English and are nice. But these are the only good things they have. It's rather unclean, with no intimacy at all in the shared rooms. If you're bagpacking, staying for a night or two, go for it. If not, you're probably going to be disappointed.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
其他住客比較吵！可能剛好有團隊入住的關係
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

위치가격정말좋아요

이런위치에가격이너무저렴한게신기할정도ㅎㅎㅎ다음에가면외국인들이랑같이좋은시간보내고싶어요ㅎㅎㅎ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Worawit

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

awesome

the host there is very nice.People there is awesome.Room is clean and there has party almost everyday.If i have a chance to go to Korea again.Im gonna stay this hostel again for sure.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주인분도 친절하시고 홍대 핫한 곳에 있는데 하나도 안시끄러워 좋았어요. 통금이 없는것도 좋았는데 아쉬운 점이라면 제가 받은 침구류가 먼지가 좀 있었다는 것과 화장실 문 열기가 어렵다는점?ㅎㅎ 그리고 큰 개도 한마리 있어요! 전체적으로 저렴한 가격에 만족합니다~^^
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

park

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

쵝오 !!

깨끗한 객실과 친절한 스텝분들 덕분에, 하룻밤 편안하고 상쾌하게 머물 수 있었습니다 !! 위치 또한 홍대놀이터가 가까워서 버스킹을 좋아하는 저에게는 너무 만족스러웠습니다 !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

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