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Urban Art Stay - Hostel

2.0 star property
A cozy home base near Seoul's cultural treasures, where express check-in saves time for exploring nearby historic parks and vibrant markets

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Urban Art Stay Hostel sits steps from Namdaemun Market's bustling stalls, with Cheonggyecheon stream and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park both within easy reach. Travelers can relax in the TV-equipped lobby after sightseeing or catch up online with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Grand Room (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Grand Room (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Minibar
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room (Need to notify the hotel of the check-in time at all times)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Minibar
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Urban Art Stay - Hostel is in a shopping district. Myeongdong Street and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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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49-19, Majang-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 4571

What's nearby

  • Cheonggyecheon which includes a skyscraper, a city and night scenes
    Cheonggyecheon
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes a sunset, modern architecture and a city
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dongdaemun Shopping Complex in Seoul, South Korea.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dongdaemun Market which includes street scenes, nightlife and night scenes
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dongmyo Shrine
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station
    7 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    14 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • 존앤마크 동묘
    5 min walk
  • 컴포즈커피
    3 min walk
  • 소주물
    4 min walk
  • 할아버지손칼국수
    2 min walk
  • Gong Cha
    5 min walk

About this property

Urban Art Stay - Hostel

Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Urban Art Stay - Hostel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • A water dispenser and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Urban Art Stay - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 20,000 per day)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 20000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 20000 per day (492 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 20000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Urban Art Stay Hostel Seoul
Urban Art Stay Hostel
Urban Art Stay Seoul
Urban Art Stay
Urban Art Stay - Hostel Seoul
Urban Art Stay - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urban Art Stay - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Art Stay - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Urban Art Stay - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Art Stay - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Urban Art Stay - Hostel located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dongmyo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sindang Station is 7 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

Urban Art Stay - Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SZE HANG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
the location is good, easy to walk and close to the bus stop and train station. but the room and the toilet are not clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jonas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Seoul for an affordable price for a solo traveller. The subway is close by with good connections to major parts of the city. Some things to note is that the mattress was very thin. It was only okay bc im 60kg. However the mosquitos inside the room were extremely annoying. For this reason alone i would choose another place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Urban Stay is a good place to stay for a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

IN HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for subway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in the middle of a market, can be quite loud in the morning if the window is open. Look for the sign with the name to find it, it's easy to miss. There is a bus stop 2 min walk away and a subway station about 7 min walk across the river through a flea market. The hostel provides towels (small), toilet paper, shower gel, can borrow an umbrella, and there are chargers for the phone in the common room. Bring a little lock if you want to put your stuff in the locker box. Luggage storage is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nous n’avons pas aimé
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

寝るだけの宿ならあり

寝るだけで安価な宿を探した結果ここにしたので妥当だと思いました。 口コミからある程度の心づもりはしていましたし、海外の色んな場所でステイ経験がありますので予想よりは大丈夫でした。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
매우 저렴하지만 깔끔해요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

IWAKI

Liked: Amenities
良かったです
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jiyoung

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
어린 사촌들 서울 구경위해 지냈던 곳입니다. 짧은 기간 이었지만 그래도 나름 추억을 만들어 갈 수있어 감사했습니다~!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

당신은 이용후기와 사진을 자세히 봐달라.

It is European, not Korean. This site is not helpful at all. It is hard to believe. I'm too sorry for people who visited together. We had to spend a lot of time looking for other accommodation. Do not dream of a refund. Please check your room and check in. There is an answer in the photograph. There is an answer in the latter part. please.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがとても丁寧でした。場所がGooglemapで分かりづらく、一時間探しました。道路沿いに看板などの目印があると良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

I stayed here for three nights. If you're looking for a super social hostel, this is probably not the place to stay. It's a really relaxed and chilled environment, and if you're getting to a point where you just need a place to sleep and hide, this is a good choice. Manager/owner is super nice, he even came to pick me up in person, after I managed to get completely lost in the area. Location is good, close to the Dongmyo station, it's a bit difficult to find the first time. If I ever go back to Seoul, I'll stay here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ok !

L’hostel est loin du centre ville et le quartier ne donne pas envie mais le lieu est très bien !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

Good value for that price. nice hostel!

Host is fast and responsive. Location is very good. it's very close to two major train lines which made it very easy to get places ( 5 min walk). It is close to line 2( you can take line 2 to most visitor places in Seoul, very convenient.) and 6(Sindang st) and line 1(Dongmyo st). They are located nearby Dondaemun in mechanical repairs street. so little hard to find at first but other than that I had no problems. Everything was clean, the staff was kind and helpful, the rooms were really comfortable. A bed in dorm is individual. They have kitchen. .The rooftop is perfect to relax. Also nice stream nearby to walk and night markets are walkable. local market, big second hands market and Korean public bath are 3 minutes walking distance. I like the design of the place. Maybe not nice as hotels, but it has everything you need. And it is a very unique place, you can see that the host out his heart into this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

もう二度と泊まりません

まずフロントいう感じの場所はありません ロッカーがなくスーツケースを持って行くと ドミトリーの布団の近くに置くしかなく 仕切りは下の階はカーテンのみ上は場所によってはないです！私が与えられた箇所にはなかったです。 一応何も盗まれてはいませんでしたが 外出中不安でしかありませんでした。 同じドミトリーの空間にスタッフらしき男性の生活スペースなのか寝泊まりもそこでしている雰囲気でした 布団もそこまで綺麗ではなく何箇所か虫？ダニに食われました。 1日数10分仮眠と着替えだけに戻りましたが 掃除されていないのか ダニに数カ所噛まれて痒くて仕方がないです。 立地も中古家電や家具屋が多く売っていおり 分かりづらく雰囲気も悪いですし路地にあるので 1人だと怖いです 友人とは別の宿泊先を選んだ為、 韓国慣れしていないわたしには耐えられず トイレとシャワーもありますが使わず毎日SPAへ行きました もう二度と泊まりません
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Das

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
การต้อนรับ ความสะดวก ความสะอาด บรรยากาศดี โดยรวมห้องพักน่าอยู่
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

wi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Young

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018