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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

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Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
The price is ￥8,446
￥9,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Loft13 Hostel
Free daily continental breakfast

H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Because it is located in Itaewon, it was so convinient place to enjoy Famous places in Seoul. "
Japan
Sayuri
H HOSTEL Itaewon
Front of property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (82 reviews)
"Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend."
United States
Rebekkah
The price is ￥4,261
￥4,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

U Stay Hostel

U Stay Hostel
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥5,710
￥6,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
U Stay Hostel
Exterior

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
The price is ￥8,614
￥9,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
Hallway

Mullaejung

Mullaejung
2.0 star property
Yeongdeungpo-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
"きれいな部屋だった。１号線と２号線の駅に近くてどこにいくにも便利。価格も安い。共有スペースも居心地いい。シャワーと洗面スペースが狭くてちょっと使いづらかったけど、コスパ最高でした。"
Japan
Kiyoshi
The price is ￥6,535
￥7,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Mullaejung
Hallway

Hi Dongdaemun Hostel

Hi Dongdaemun Hostel
1.0 star property
Jung-gu
The price is ￥20,665
￥22,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Hi Dongdaemun Hostel
Lobby

Beewon Guest House - Hostel

Beewon Guest House - Hostel
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (120 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay. It was very accessible to everything, close to public transport and the airport limousine. The room had everything we needed and the staff were quick to respond to questions and requests"
Australia
An Mai
The price is ￥3,859
￥7,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Beewon Guest House - Hostel
Interior

Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)

Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Great social place to stay."
United Kingdom
Ivan
The price is ￥6,078
￥6,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 14 - Feb 15
Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)
In-room dining

HONESTY STATION

HONESTY STATION
2.0 star property
Sinchon-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"客室が綺麗で、スタッフも気さくで優しかったです。なんといっても、共有スペース内が充実していてありがたかったです。 お部屋の狭さとシャワーの水圧が弱いこと、排水音が聞こえることは気になりましたが…"
Japan
Yusuke
The price is ￥6,578
￥7,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
HONESTY STATION
Interior

Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West

Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
The price is ￥10,846
￥11,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Hi Seoul Hostel Myungdong West
Reception

Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel

Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean. Will return. "
United States
Adrianna
The price is ￥9,298
￥10,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
Exterior

Hi Seodaemun

Hi Seodaemun
1.0 star property
Sinchon-dong
The price is ￥8,358
￥9,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hi Seodaemun
View from property

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"Even though most rooms are shared, it is very private. When I used the bathroom or kitchen there were rarely people, so it was really relaxed. Richard is also very friendly and always ready to help! If I ever come back to Seoul I would stay here again :)"
Germany
Tabea
The price is ￥5,597
￥6,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
Single Room | Interior

Rich House Dongdaemun

Rich House Dongdaemun
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥2,815
￥3,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Rich House Dongdaemun
Exterior

N Joy Stay

N Joy Stay
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥19,347
￥21,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
N Joy Stay
Exterior detail

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Great place for backpackers and people exploring Seoul."
United Kingdom
Ivan
The price is ￥12,563
￥13,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
Exterior

Mutal Stay

Mutal Stay
2.0 star property
Guro-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"여러모로 좋았어요"
South Korea
Howoong
The price is ￥5,114
￥5,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Mutal Stay
Twin Room (Bunk bed) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, slippers

THAT House - Hostel

THAT House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (34 reviews)
"I had a nice time."
Canada
Ivon
The price is ￥2,712
￥4,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
THAT House - Hostel
Interior detail

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (80 reviews)
"It was great having the possibility to use a kitchen and get laundry washed."
Germany
Andrea
The price is ￥4,900
￥5,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clwan room and pleasant stay"
Bridget 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Price trends for Hostels in Seoul

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Next month
January
August
￥6,292
Month
Price
January
￥6,217
February
￥6,292
March
￥6,634
April
￥7,436
May
￥6,500
June
￥6,808
July
￥7,402
August
￥8,579
September
￥6,487
October
￥6,415
November
￥6,485
December
￥6,503
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.

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Seoul Hostels information

Number of reviews
519
Accommodation
171 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,047
Highest Price
￥22,829

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: Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong - Located within a 10-minute walk of Insa-dong and Gwanghwamun. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as tour assistance. You'll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Hi Dongdaemun Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. You can take advantage of a 24-hour front desk at this property. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Ttukseom Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as tour assistance. You'll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms.
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 156 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 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Get out into nature with places like Namsan Mountain Park, Seoullo 7017, and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park. Cultural attractions include Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Seoul Museum of Art, and Sejong Cultural Center.
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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