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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

1. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (254 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is ¥10,822
¥11,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

2. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff"
Canada
Connor
The price is ¥7,883
¥8,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

3. Zen Seoul Stay

Zen Seoul Stay
Jongno-gu
The price is ¥6,268
¥6,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Zen Seoul Stay

4. V Stay

V Stay
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
The price is ¥8,970
¥9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
V Stay

5. Wasabi House Gangnam

Wasabi House Gangnam
Gangnam-gu
The price is ¥3,114
¥9,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Wasabi House Gangnam

6. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
"Great hotel, we had a double economy room and it was tight but all we needed for our stay! Air conditioner was great, super cold which we need. Free breakfast and PERFECT location."
United States
Angelina
The price is ¥14,106
¥15,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

7. THEZIP Hotel

THEZIP Hotel
Hongdae
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"We had a wonderdul time! The place was beautiful and cozy with extra amenities which we were very grateful for! Thank you!"
United States
Kieu
The price is ¥9,712
¥10,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
THEZIP Hotel

8. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (218 reviews)
"Location was amazing, close to stations, buses and market. The staff was amazing!"
Canada
Daniela
The price is ¥8,513
¥9,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

9. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong

Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong
Myeong-dong
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"Amazing staff, good location, great choice overall!"
Belgium
Evgenii
The price is ¥12,467
¥13,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong

10. Haro Stay Sinsa

Haro Stay Sinsa
Gangnam-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"新沙駅のすぐそばなので立地は最高です。 しかーし、とんでもない坂道の上にホテルがあるため重いキャリーを持って上がるのは大変です。 テレビがネットしかダメなので韓国の地上波テレビが観れなかったのが残念でした。"
Japan
TSUDA
The price is ¥18,219
¥20,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Haro Stay Sinsa

11. Hub82

Hub82
Seongdong-gu
The price is ¥9,073
¥10,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hub82

12. Haechi Stay

Haechi Stay
Jung-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"The room was clean, and staff were helpful and responsive. I really appreciated getting an extended check-out time (even if just an hour), as it gave me a slower start to me travel day."
Canada
Michael
The price is ¥14,339
¥15,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Haechi Stay

13. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
Jongno-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20 reviews)
"Very easy checkin and checkout in the centre of a great location in Jongno - accessible to great public transport, restaurants and places to see and visit. I highly recommend this place for its location. Our room was a good size for 5 night stay. Unfortunately we were only given hand towels for most of our stay for showers and bath mats - which we could get more of if we needed to. We got bath towels for 2 of our 5 nights but didn’t know why we didn’t get these the whole stay"
Australia
Moana
The price is ¥10,682
¥11,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Seoul101 Jongno

14. The Square Hostel Jongno

The Square Hostel Jongno
Jongno-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"トイレとシャワーの間に仕切りがないので、トイレの方まで床が濡れてしまいます。 床を拭くためのタオルなどを持っていくことをオススメします。"
Japan
HARUKA
The price is ¥9,410
¥10,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The Square Hostel Jongno

15. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1
Jongno-gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"Super convenient location right near public transport and market etc, room was small but perfect for what I needed. Staff were helpful and spoke good English."
United Kingdom
daniel
The price is ¥7,819
¥8,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

16. D Story Hostel Dongdaemun

D Story Hostel Dongdaemun
Jung-gu
The price is ¥18,639
¥20,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
D Story Hostel Dongdaemun

17. HOTEL ON YOU

HOTEL ON YOU
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom. Easy to locate. Self check-in with your name or reservation number will provide printed copy of room number and access password. Wifi and password also in printed copy. Very convinient when going to night market. But, you can hear loud talking person on the next room. Common lounge, washer and dryer, and coffee machine can be use between 8am to 10pm. Outsiide the entry there is metal rack with metal wire, attached padlock with key for free luggage storage."
Canada
Andrew
The price is ¥17,140
¥19,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
HOTEL ON YOU

18. elim hostel

elim hostel
Jung-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"so good!!"
United States
TAKAHIRO
The price is ¥9,688
¥10,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
elim hostel

19. Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
Hongdae
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (14 reviews)
"Nice guest house. Clean. Small and not tv."
United States
Scottie
The price is ¥10,128
¥11,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Loft13 Hostel

20. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
Myeong-dong
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 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 ¥19,277
¥21,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
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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: Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Kiwa Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an elevator, as well as multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Bluedot Poshtel Myeongodong - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. 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 189 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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