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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free)

1. STAY BUT SEONGSU

STAY BUT SEONGSU
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
The price is ￥11,989
￥13,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
STAY BUT SEONGSU
Exterior

2. Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Loft13 Hostel! It was an excellent value for the price. The hostel was very clean, and everything was well maintained. The highlight of my stay was definitely the staff—they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything I needed. I also really appreciated having access to the washer and dryer, which was so convenient during my trip. As a bonus, the city views from the windows were beautiful, especially at night. I would definitely stay here...
United States
Jasmin
The price is ￥8,413
￥9,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Loft13 Hostel
Lobby

3. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Barry
The price is ￥11,437
￥12,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Family Quadruple Room

4. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"美味しいレストランも近いし、明洞も歩いて行けるしとても良かった！また、泊まりたい！"
Japan
Marui
The price is ￥9,233
￥10,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Seoul101 Jongno
Reception

5. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is ￥9,499
￥10,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
Sundeck

6. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
2.5 star property
Jongno-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118 reviews)
"Clean & basic room - convenient location good value in a city"
United Kingdom
Gill
The price is ￥7,518
￥8,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free)

7. THEZIP Hotel

THEZIP Hotel
1.0 star property
Hongdae
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
The price is ￥9,116
￥10,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
THEZIP Hotel
Lobby lounge

8. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"Super room, location and facilities. Worked really well with the kitchen and breakfast in common area. Only minus was that noise in the room from boiler and pipes."
Denmark
Mikkjal Sune
The price is ￥15,320
￥16,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Host is incredibly kind and friendly. Place was quiet and clean and in a convenient spot to nearby shops and stores. "
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥7,160
￥7,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
1. Mini Single Room | Street view

10. Hostel Tommy

Hostel Tommy
3.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"Overall experience was very good. Staff are very friendly and accommodating especially the owner Mr. Tommy and Mr. Chad. Perfect location geographically and walking distance to top destinations. I would recommend this place for everyone who wants to visit and experience South Korea."
United States
Peter
The price is ￥8,490
￥9,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hostel Tommy
Exterior

11. V Stay

V Stay
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥8,341
￥9,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
V Stay
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

12. SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN

SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
"잘관리되어 쾌적힙니다 다음에 또 이용하고 싶어요"
South Korea
yoosung
The price is ￥11,768
￥12,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN
Staircase

13. Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"The room was exactly as described and all I needed. No frills, but safe and clean and I slept very well!"
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥5,259
￥5,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stitches House - Hostel
Exterior

14. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"I found a dead bedbug in the bed."
United States
Diana
The price is ￥11,123
￥12,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
Standard Double Room, City View | In-room safe, WiFi (free)

15. RedRoof

RedRoof
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥5,739
￥6,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
RedRoof
Family Quadruple Room, Balcony, City View | Property grounds

16. elim hostel

elim hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
"공간이 좁고, 세면대가 물이 잘 빠지지 않는 단점이 있었다."
South Korea
Hyung Jin
The price is ￥8,275
￥9,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
elim hostel
Reception

17. Philstay Myeongdong Metro

Philstay Myeongdong Metro
2.5 star property
Myeong-dong
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (127 reviews)
"Great location right in the middle of Myeong-dong and right between two metro stations that are both short walking distances from the hotel."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥7,827
￥8,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Philstay Myeongdong Metro
Interior

18. Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa

Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"을지로 중심가에 위치하여 접근성 및 주변 즐길거리가 대단히 많았습니다."
South Korea
CHANG JIN
The price is ￥7,625
￥8,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Halfrest Hostel Jongno Insa
Front of property

19. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 reviews)
"Good for solo travellers who are staying in Seoul only 1-2 nighta. Room was clean and neat and it is very near some cafes and the station but not noisy at all. Fuss free check-in/check-out, but note that there are no staff manning the place."
United States
shu bin
The price is ￥9,617
￥12,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Upflo Hostel
City view from property

20. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (200 reviews)
"Very accessible area for food, shopping and transportation. Staff is friendly and very helpful. "
United States
Paolo
The price is ￥10,815
￥11,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is well located next to two stations. The hotel is modern and in good condition. It includes a well stationed air conditioned gym. It was very handy to have washer and dryer in the room, too."
Lixi 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Price trends for Hostels in Seoul

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Next month
May
March
￥7,428
Month
Price
January
￥7,038
February
￥6,371
March
￥8,027
April
￥6,168
May
￥6,151
June
￥6,816
July
￥7,096
August
￥7,508
September
￥7,428
October
￥7,338
November
￥6,705
December
￥7,760
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Hostels in Seoul.

Find out more about Seoul

Seoul Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,073
Accommodation
213 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,649
Highest Price
￥24,800

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Seoul?
By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for fun things to do 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 the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Seoul?
Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Kiwa Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an elevator, and multilingual staff. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as an elevator. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6 - Located within a 5-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. INN THE HOUR_Myeongdong - 2-minute walk from Chungmuro Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free WiFi. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers.
How many hostels will I be able to find in Seoul?
If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Seoul, one of Expedia's 181 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 discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 33°F. The rainiest months in Seoul are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Seoul?
Generally, 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 like 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 Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. An alternative is Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN), located 30.5 mi (49.2 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can take advantage of metro transit at Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station, and City Hall Station. Train stations including Seoul Station and Haengsin Station make it easy to check out more of the surrounding area.

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