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Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Near Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥9,849
￥10,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Room options

View all photos for Stay Single

A compact hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed with white bedding, a window with a city view, and a small chair.

Stay Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Stay Bunk

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette area.

Stay Bunk

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Stay 201

A modern, compact room with a bed, a small round table with a vase, a desk with a chair, and a black sofa.

Stay 201

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Persons)

A room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a small closet.

Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Persons)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Persons)

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a walk-in closet, and a bunk bed with a headboard.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Persons)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Stay Single

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Stay Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bunk Bed

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bed in Male-Only 6-Bed Dormitory

A room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a carpeted floor.

1 Bed in Male-Only 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu neighborhood, Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel is connected to a rail/subway station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Seoul Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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04614, Seoul, Seoul, 334 Toegye-ro

What's nearby

  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a fountain in the foreground.
    Cheonggyecheon
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station
    4 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    11 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • 마노핀익스프레스
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Projec.D
    2 min walk
  • Conhas
    2 min walk
  • Arirang Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

  • Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
  • Located close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun Market Mall, Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
    • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 카페 쏘리낫쏘리 SORRY NOT SORRY

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (83 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: KRW 11000

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel on Aug 12, 2026 start from ￥9,849, 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?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is only a 4-minute walk and Cheonggu 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

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

WAI TSZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient with self checkin, location is good with airport bus nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, the room was good! Sometimes the cleanliness was not perfect, but overall ok. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lau Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quite and clean place for traveller to rest and chill.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ITO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
・Easy self check-in system. ・The walls in room are like thin so sometimes there'll be a lot of noise coming through from the neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely recommend to friends if they are visiting Seoul! Such a nice hostel that has everything you need, even the laundry is free!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very affordable, and easy to use. No complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy to access the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked it.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yau Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yin Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chi Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time to do self check in/ check out in the hotel...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KEIKO

Liked: Amenities
wome's room on the ground floor was clogged.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
キッチンがあるのが良い
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

asako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2回目の利用です。カフェ店員が不在でしたが、いつも快適です。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIROTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
東大門歴史文化公園駅から近く最高でした。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
かなりリピートしています。 キッチンが使えて良いです🙆
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

TOMOMI

Liked: Cleanliness
洗面とシャワーのお湯がポンプのように勝手に強弱が出て水圧と温度にムラがあった。また水を使っていなくても流して止めるような音がしており気になった。一度の利用で排水が詰まり気味で、表面的に詰まっている様子はなかったので根本的なものだと思う。以前利用したときはこれらは気にならなかった。 立地はとても便利。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
いつも快適に宿泊しております。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

TAKAKO

Liked: Cleanliness
綺麗なホテルでした！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Junko

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
セブンイレブンが閉店していた。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauberes Zimmer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
機場巴士6001可到（走路3分鐘）附近有GS25，在東大門DDP鬧區旁邊，離地鐵站走路10分鐘，6人宿舍空間有點小，大行李會打不開，較適合小行李箱
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
清潔な客室、アクセスがいい
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Motofumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんの対応とお部屋のデザインセンスが良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
太棒了
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025