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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat near Seoul's universities, where morning coffee and multilingual staff help them plan adventures in the city

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Located near Hongik and Yeonsei Universities, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offers a garden sanctuary in bustling Seoul. Guests enjoy a library, laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, lobby coffee, and exceptional multilingual staff assistance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is ₩45,000
₩49,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Bed In Bunk 8 People Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hongdae, a neighborhood in Seoul, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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Map
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988

What's nearby

  • Hongdae Street
    Hongdae Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yonsei University Underwood Hall and Yeonhi Hall in Seoul during winter morning at Seodaemun-gu , Seoul South Korea : 5 February 2023
    Yonsei University
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hongik university in Seoul, South Korea; Shutterstock ID 517224160; Purchase Order: -
    Hongik University
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yeonnam-dong Community Service Center
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station
    7 min walk
  • Haengsin Station
    12 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • 566라멘
    1 min walk
  • Little Papa Pho
    2 min walk
  • 바다회사랑
    2 min walk
  • 연덮
    2 min walk
  • 작가식당
    2 min walk

About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hostel near Hongik University
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Birdsnest Hostel Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel
Birdsnest Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae on Apr 8, 2026 start from ₩45,000, 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 property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae located?

Located in Hongdae, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hongdae Street and Hongik University. Yonsei University and KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hongik University Station is 7 minutes by foot and Mangwon Station is 14 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

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keishla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LABERTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the private room I stayed and loved the location of the hostel. The staff were very helpful. The only thing is that some of the other lodgers were not very respectful of the other people including the staff. They were loud at night and were not following the hostel rules.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Atmosphere

This hostel is very underrated. I can't quite comprehend how it's rating is 7/10 on many booking sites. For the price that I paid (about £7.80) per night, the value was exceptional. The entire place was organised efficiently whilst maintaining a volunteer based friendly atmosphere. They have volunteers from Germany, the U.S. and South Africa and this makes for a fun environment. I unfortunately only snapped one picture as I was leaving, however, there is a very spacious upstairs too with lots of common space as well as an outside area. The location is great and there is a kitchen with a stove, microwave and hot water dispenser. Towels are included, as are bathroom soaps and shampoo. Would recommend 110% if the price is right.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Po Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Malinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were never greeted by the host, the shared space had an odd smell, and the bed frame fell apart when I sat in bed. There was paper in the sink and the bathroom was unisex with only a shower curtain to separate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like bed bugs then this is your place! When I first arrived I was given a bed in a dorm that was okay. The next day the woman in the other bunk was covered in bed bug bites. Then the staff removed my stuff without me knowing so that they could replace the mattress. The next day they “disinfected” the room. That smell made everyone so nauseous, but it went away after 3 days. Well two days later and I’m now covered in bed bug bites. Not to mention the staff didn’t only just remove my stuff without consent, they don’t clean ever, the owner is very passive aggressive, and the other staff members were quite inappropriate to many guest. The only good thing is the price
Verified

6/10 Okay

yoshinari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
一階のシャワーは水圧弱いです 2階のシャワーがおすすめ。 ドミトリー部屋に換気扇がなさそうなのが気になった。ゲストハウスに慣れている人なら大丈夫です。 清潔感はまあまあ。近くにコンビニあり 弘大駅から歩いて行けます。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YOONKYOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
대체로 조아
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

何度も訪問しているゲストハウス。 今回はオーナーご夫妻がご対応頂いたので快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAIRI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

安く快適に過ごせます。

7年振りくらいの滞在でした。 ホステルのスタッフが親切で楽しかったです。 お安いお値段で快適に過ごすことが出来ました。 騒がしい方々、配慮に欠けた方々は居ませんでした。 また行きます。
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localización está de locos para poder moverte en transporte público hasta los principales puntos de interés.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편안한 새 둥지

가정집에 있는 것 같은 편안함이 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Akihiro

良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

良かった

安くて短期間でも泊まれて良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

tiehchung

不錯的選擇，價格便宜

廚房可以煮，這在韓國少見，韓國的青年旅館廚房通常只能煮水跟使用微波爐，但是很遺憾禁止烹煮蝦蟹貝殼類海鮮，相對於臺灣的價格，韓國螃蟹非常便宜，但是就是不能料理。 很多西方人，客廳也容易交朋友。
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est particulièrement réactif, sympa et accessible. Un petit point négatif, je ne sais pas où poser mes affaires au moment de la douche.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yat tin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
價廉物美，店主夫婦二人也非常好客。地鐵站走路大概10分鐘就到達了，在繁囂的弘大當中，能夠得到一絲清囂，令休息充分十分，已經難能可貴。敗弊之處，該處只有樓梯，住在2樓需要搬運行李比較麻煩，而且交誼廳就在房間旁邊，晚間聊天，不管在房中還是外面，也需要壓低音量。
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

가성비 맛집 ㅎㅎㅎ

가성비 좋아요~
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly vibe; nice place to relax, make friends and go out
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

seungmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and comfort

아주아늑하고좋았음
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was always very light and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
翌日早朝便で金浦から帰るために一泊だけしました。ほかのゲストハウスとは違い欧米系英語圏のスタッフと宿泊者ばかりで、すべて英語対応のみでした。良かった点は弘大駅からまぁまぁ近い、空港までもほど近いから朝が楽、シングル部屋が2000円と格安だったこと。あとはベッドに電気毛布が敷いてあったことくらい。あとスタッフさんたちは男女みんな気さくな方たちでした。 悪かった点は、換気のためか窓が恐らくよく開けてあるようで部屋風呂場共用スペースの手荒い場などすべてに小さな虫がいたこと。蚊みたいに害があるものではないですが…何匹もいて気持ちが悪い。お風呂の排水が悪い。風呂場が男女共用らしく気を使う。タオルは申し出て交換制で夜中早朝だと困る。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019