OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Located close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥10,225
￥11,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A compact bedroom with a bed, a small desk with a lamp, a potted plant, and a mini-fridge.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a door, a window with blinds, and a small rug.

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a desk and a small fridge, a door, and a shelf with items.

Basic Twin Room

  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A compact bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a small desk, a shelf, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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03126, Seoul, Seoul, 25-2, Daehak-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu

What's nearby

  • A city square with a water feature, surrounded by modern buildings and decorated with colorful lanterns.
    Cheonggyecheon
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station
    2 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    13 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • 백제정육점
    2 min walk
  • 불타는 곱창
    1 min walk
  • EDIYA COFFEE
    3 min walk
  • 류강현 커피집
    4 min walk
  • 더쌍화 서울시점
    2 min walk

About this property

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

  • Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
  • Located close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a reception hall, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 include perks such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Heated floors, mini fridges, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 75000 per vehicle (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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 on Nov 3, 2026 start from ￥10,225, excluding 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?

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1?

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

What time is check-out at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KRW 75000 per vehicle applies.

Where is OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Myeongdong Street and Bukchon Hanok Village are also within 2 mi (3 km). Jongno 5-ga Station is only a 2-minute walk and Dongdaemun Station is 10 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very good instructions from the hotel on how to get there from the airport, seamless check in, comfortable beds, very helpful staff and lovely roof terrace. Loved the neighborhood we stayed in too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice breakfast, great locarion, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the location feels a little back alley, the actual hostel was lovely. The place was clean and the staff went above and beyond to be helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely. The narrow stairs are not ideal. Transport using buses are very convenient. It is very close to a viral BBQ restaurant that serves Yukhoe (Korean raw beef tartare).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A very basic room, quiet and clean. Breakfast very basic but filled the gap. Location was excellent! Easy walking to everything and lots of transportation close by. The girls at the front desk were very helpful. A great short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I shared the quadruple room with my 3 daughters. Very comfortable with ensuite. Friendly, helpful service and great location near airport busstop and subway station.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy to find, good location, kind staff. Recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hostel in a convenient location during my 1 week stay in a non-shared single room. - The staff were very friendly and approachable. - Check-in process was very smooth and easy. - Off-hour instructions were clear for entry. - The rooms were clean and comfortable. - They offer a simple breakfast every day between 8-11am! - Option to leave your luggage after check-out to do some last-minute exploring before your flight back home! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are helpful and friendly. They make sure the common area is clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and spoke very good English. They were also very informative and always ready to help. The breakfast was very good. Nothing fancy, but a broad array of toast, cereal, juices, milk, coffee, and other stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent the rating for oyo hostel dongdaemun the best place to stay for my family the staff is so friendly and so quiet and so clean thank you so much to welcome gift and check out snack we appreciate the all stay in oyo hostel dongdaemun so greatfu !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
my stay at oyo was the best, coming from a traveler that usually stays in hostels this was the best hostel I have ever stayed at. I felt very at home and secure at this establishment. My group and I were super satisfied with our room and the space wasn’t as small as I expected.. expected it to be much smaller but it was just right for the three of us. we loved our stay so much we had to rebook this stay for our last couple of days left in seoul due to how close everything was near the bus stations, restaurants, the cu store and how welcoming the staff is . the front desk lady was such a sweet heart always greeting us when we entered and exited. Thank you so much for your welcoming hospitality! We would love to come back and rebook this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very affordable. Very close to Jongno 5 ga subway station. Walking distance to Hyundai City outlet Store. With convi stores nearby. The only problem is that we stayed on the 5th floor and if you have heavy luggages they don’t have an elevator. They offer free coffee all day. Breakfast is free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the staff welcomed us with a local snack. We arrived a couple hours early and they were accommodating and we were able to get to the room super fast. We had two rooms, one on the 2nd and one on the 5th. Despite the walk up, I really enjoyed our 5th floor room. We were only there for one night but it was more accommodating than other places we have been. They even held our luggage after checkout and give us a goodbye treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy place. Helpful, warm, and welcoming staff (I really should've asked for her name she's very nice 😩). Quiet area, with convenience store and eateries around. <5 min walk to a bus stop and about 5 min to the metro station (Jongno 5-ga). If you're coming during winter, floor heating & water heater works well - my shower water is sizzling hot on max heat setting. Only thing is there's no elevator, only stairs. So if you have mobility challenges, may need to chat with them first to see how they could accommodate. Other than that, can't recommend this place enough 💗 Will stay here again if I come back to Seoul!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its in a convenient area due to its proximity to dongdaemun market, insadong, ikseongdong, and cheonggyecheon stream. However, the area around the hostel is quite creepy at night. While korea is generally safe, I felt more uneasy in this area. Otherwise the hostel itself was clean, breakfast was decent and the rooftop is super cute. I stayed in a private room, which had a nice large bathroom, big bed and the AC worked well. However, there wasnt a lot of floor space for my luggages or anywhere else to store my things to organize myself during my stay. Also, the lack of an elevator was quite exhausting being up on the 4th floor, dragging my heavy luggage. Staff were very kind and helpful in getting my luggage up the stairs though!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay and loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location because it is located right around the corner from the airport limousine bus. Affordable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This hostel is perfect for solo travelers wanting a quiet space to relax! The hostel is well kept and the staff are super friendly and kind and will give you local recommendations. They have breakfast in the morning and the location is pretty central to everything. It takes about 30-45 mins by subway to get to places. This was my first time in Seoul and it’s a great hostel for female travelers. It’s not super social but you can connect with other travelers over apps, etc. Very affordable for budget travelers and good value for location/space. Highly recommended staying here if you’re visiting Seoul.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heated floors and scented candles!! The bathroom was a bit chilly and the windows clattered loudly, but overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Close to the train station No elevators
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
何よりもホステルやスタッフさんのサポートとおもてなしが素晴らしい！ 出発前にはこまめにメッセージをいただいていたので、準備や心構えができました。 当日もレセプションのスタッフさんの説明も丁寧で、教えてもらった広蔵市場で食べ歩きも楽しめました♪ 最寄りの地下鉄駅（鍾路5街）からの道順もよくわかったし、5分くらいと便利でした。 古いビルの為？エレベーターがありませんが、5階建なので苦にはなりません。 トイレ・洗面所・シャワーが共同とのことでしたが、この3つもユニットバスと同じく 1ヶ所にまとまっていたのが、ちょっと難点かな？（誰かがシャワー使っているとトイレも使えない） 一番嬉しかったのは、早朝のチェックアウトでレセプションにカードキーを返しに行ったら、 バスケットに各部屋ごとに国籍に合わせて（私には日本語で）メッセージを添えてお菓子を用意してくれていたこと！ 次回またソウルに滞在の際には勿論利用しますね！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが親切でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026