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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette with a fridge, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1. Hub82

Hub82
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
The price is ₩85,682
₩94,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hub82
A hotel room with a television displaying a landscape, a dining area with checkered tableware, and a vase with purple flowers.

2. STAY BUT SEONGSU

STAY BUT SEONGSU
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
The price is ₩114,546
₩126,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
STAY BUT SEONGSU
A modern hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view of a building outside.

3. Stay Myomi Jongno

Stay Myomi Jongno
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ₩163,927
₩180,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Stay Myomi Jongno
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent church with a steeple and a modern high-rise.

4. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (208 reviews)
"Location was really good"
Australia
Sushant
The price is ₩88,934
₩97,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and built-in lighting.

5. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"施設自体はそれなりに綺麗です。 トイレとシャワーが完全にセットで、シャワーを浴びるとトイレットペーパーはびしょ濡れになります。 ポットがありません。 セルフチェックインはかなり簡単でした。"
Japan
yuhi
The price is ₩109,091
₩120,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Seoul101 Jongno
A narrow urban street at night with illuminated signage and buildings.

6. Stay Together in Seoul

Stay Together in Seoul
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
The price is ₩190,000
₩209,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay Together in Seoul
A compact room with a bed, a small bedside table, a window, and a plant.

7. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Barry
The price is ₩118,636
₩130,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
A reception area with a glass wall, a logo, and a plant.

8. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (251 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is ₩102,616
₩112,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and a window with blue curtains.

9. Hause Itaewon - Hostel

Hause Itaewon - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
6.8 out of 10, (58 reviews)
"Definitely a great location, clean facilities. Good value for the price."
United States
Lane
The price is ₩36,818
₩40,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hause Itaewon - Hostel
A room with a bunk bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

10. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"The property was super clean. I stayed there for 5 nights and it was amazing staying there. The host was super friendly and helpful, If I ever next time visiting Seoul this will be my first choice."
Singapore
Nupur
The price is ₩70,496
₩77,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
A narrow hallway with a bed at the end, a large window, and a white brick wall.

11. B my guesthouse - Hostel

B my guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (225 reviews)
"Our stay is good, hotel location is very convenient and walkable to shopping and street food area at myeong-dong"
Philippines
Jovito Jr
The price is ₩54,847
₩60,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
B my guesthouse - Hostel
A modern interior with large windows offering a city view.

12. Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 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 ₩70,568
₩77,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Loft13 Hostel
A beach scene with people walking and standing, a sunset in the background, and a hill in the distance.

13. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
2.5 star property
Sinchon-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (430 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, host was very friendly and helpful. Nice location with lots of restaurants etc!"
Canada
Martin
The price is ₩40,909
₩45,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

14. 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 ₩146,818
₩161,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
SOUNDS INN GWANGHWAMUN
A modern hallway with a textured wall, a wooden door, and a small seating area with a plant.

15. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 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 ₩188,182
₩207,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
A corridor with wooden walls, labeled sections A, B, C, and D, leading to a room with a window and a door.

16. Zen Seoul Stay

Zen Seoul Stay
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ₩52,272
₩57,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Zen Seoul Stay
Interior

17. Wasabi House Gangnam

Wasabi House Gangnam
1.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
The price is ₩24,676
₩74,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Wasabi House Gangnam
A wooden staircase with white balusters and a carpeted landing area.

18. Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (55 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Room was clean and check in/out was convenient. Good AC, WiFi, and hot water."
United States
chris
The price is ₩45,351
₩49,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Stitches House - Hostel
A hostel with a sign reading 'VSTAY HOSTEL' and a door with a number '30' above it.

19. V Stay

V Stay
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ₩84,999
₩93,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
V Stay
A modern bathroom with a stainless steel sink, a black electric stove, and a cabinet above the sink.

20. RedRoof

RedRoof
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ₩44,100
₩48,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
RedRoof
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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was very clean and nice. Staff were very friendly. Not too many breakfast options."
Daniel 12-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Lotte Hotel World

Price trends for Hostels in Seoul

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This month
Next month
August
January
₩70,364
₩69,254
Month
Price
January
₩77,273
February
₩72,727
March
₩75,580
April
₩74,852
May
₩74,664
June
₩71,893
July
₩68,753
August
₩68,591
September
₩73,348
October
₩70,364
November
₩69,254
December
₩75,512
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
1,244
Accommodation
224 Hostels
Lowest Price
₩40,500
Highest Price
₩209,000

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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