YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Property class: 2

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Located close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is ₩27,573
₩41,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs hanging from the ceiling indicating room numbers.

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs hanging from the ceiling indicating room numbers.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs hanging from the ceiling indicating room numbers.

Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs hanging from the ceiling indicating room numbers.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 guests)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a small stool, and a hanging lamp in a room with wooden flooring and a window with blinds.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking (4 guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A compact room with wooden flooring, a white bed, a small table with a basket, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor)

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a small desk, a lamp, and a bunk bed.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun is near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. 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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6-10, Dasan-ro 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-450

What's nearby

  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A city square with a water feature, surrounded by modern buildings and decorated with colorful lanterns.
    Cheonggyecheon
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Shilla Duty Free Shop
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cheonggu Station
    1 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • 이화원
    1 min walk
  • 피뽀
    3 min walk
  • 목포집
    2 min walk
  • KFC
    2 min walk
  • 냉삼식당
    2 min walk

About this property

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

  • Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Cheonggyecheon are located near YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
    • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
    • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
    • 24-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

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Frequently asked questions

Is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩27,573, 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 hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

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

What time is check-out at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Shilla Duty Free Shop, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Cheonggyecheon and Dongdaemun Market Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cheonggu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Yaksu 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

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this place for affordability and location. Much cheaper than a hotel, and the double bed-room was comfortable. Some of the finishes were a little worn, but for a hostel, I can't complain. I recommend for solo travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I didn’t know I am getting bunk bed. It want clear from the website. Location was hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good for young person to save money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad experience We did not expected, since it is different with booking scores and picture of room The quality was low and might suitable as a student room
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is no public toilet on the first floor, it is very inconvenient to go to the toilet
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what you pay for I guess...

Pro: very cheap, close to dongdaemun Cons: very small with equally small bathroom which is shared with a toilet. Bathroom was very dirty and looked like it hadn't been cleaned for days. Room is very small for two people (I got the double room) and I could barely fit luggages in. Careful of the stairs, theyre tight and oddly spaced. Not much to say about staff as I left the next day to find a different hotel to stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Stay away!!

The only good thing about this hostel is the location as it is a street away from the metro station. Aside from that, this is the filthiest hostel I have ever stayed in. I place looks like a hoarders live in the “kitchen area.” The refrigerator hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, food is shoved into every nook, extension cords are a bliss and the floor hasn’t not been mopped since installed. When can be found, the staff is not at all helpful at providing simple information that they should know. The rooms are less than halfway decent in comfort but look as though the walls will soon crumble from lack of construction and patching. There was a girl who, for two nights slept in the kitchen and did not move, as to be passed out from a night of hard drinking. Another girl who must be living there would dry her hair at the dining tables and brush her teeth in the kitchen sink rather than use the bathroom in her assigned room. Fortunately I wasn’t expecting much and slept there only for three hours and used the place as a luggage storage and location to charge my phone. I do not recommend this place to anyone no mater the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

All in all only night for just sleep was okay. There was no receptionist. There was information to call Korean number but I was foreigner, didn’t have number. Later some person (maybe she was helper) helped me where the bedroom was but mostly I didn't know about anything until I had to ask question. Living area was small, mostly full and it looked like some people were long residents or helpers, so only a few space for short visitor in the peak time. Dormitory room was spacious but there was no trash box inside room, I didn't know where to throw trush at first. Shower bathroom was only one available in the big dormitory room, no extra toilet in common area. Mostly toilet room was wet n messy after somebody took shower there. Upper bed was shaky, the bed without bed light was sometimes inconvenient. Breakfast was toast, instant noodle, egg n orange juice. Common fridge was mostly full of long stay residents, only little space for short visitors. A little insufficient hospitality and socialising atmosphere. Better stay other bigger places if you wanna socialise with other travelers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
還不錯！ 優點離地鐵很近 人都很好
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
値段が、安かったので、お値段の割に、良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Mein Zimmer war im Keller es hat bisschen komisch gerochen aber war noch okay. In meinem Zimmer waren wir 14 Leute bzw gab es so viel Betten und es gab nur ein Badezimmer sehr wenig für so viel Leute. Küchen Ausstattung als Frühstück war Nix besonderes Instant Nudeln, Eier ,Toast, Tee, Kaffeepulver und erdnüssbutter. Für so 3 Nächte ist eigentlich okay. Ich finde das Hostel kann auch renoviert werden bisschen damit es besser aussieht von innen. Es gab ein laundry Service das ist gut.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

一般の方は泊まれない宿だと思います。

非常に不潔で不快な宿です。 汚物がトイレ内に散乱していたり、部屋も清掃されてないです。 個室はもしかしたらもう少し快適かもしれませんが、ホテル(?)内がそもそも臭いので快適に過ごせるとは思えません。 相当な覚悟がある方は泊まってみると良いです。
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

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

沒有電水煲沒有電梯, 行上行落, 想健身, FIT曬。

房間沒有電水煲, 要到地方大堂才有冷熱水; 沒有電梯, 要提行李喼上幾層樓。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
サービスがとても良く、チェックインとチェックアウトが簡単にできた。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
部屋がきたなかった
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地下鉄駅からも近く、大通りから横道に入ってすぐなので、夜遅くに宿へ戻るときも安心でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中央通りから1本奥なので分かりにくい 地下鉄3番出口を出て目の前の歩道橋を渡って左に行き、コンビニのCUがある手前を右に入りさらに右奥にある 基本スタッフがおらず無人でタブレット端末の操作をして何をするべきかを知らないといけない
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがいなかった。誰がスタッフなのかもわからなかった。最寄駅がどこに行くのも便利で駅から近かったのだけがよかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Prix minimum - service minimum

Je vais commencer par dire que je n'ai pas passé un mauvais séjour mais qu'il y a quand-même pas mal de critiques à faire. Les points positifs : le prix et la localisation. Service : pas un bonjour, on sent qu'ils ne sont pas payés assez pour répondre aux questions... Chauffage au sol en plein mois de mai... j'ai été obligé d'allumer la clim pour compenser tellement il faisait chaud... Les revêtements de sol du couloir sont complètement usés et faisaient tellement de bruit que je croyais que quelqu'un entrait dans ma chambre à chaque fois qu'on passait devant. J'ai tenté d'allumer la télé par curiosité. Elle ne marchait pas.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent! They stayed an hour late for us to check in when we didn’t know what time check in ended. And the room was very clean and well decorated! We felt right at home. We will definitely be coming here again! (And will be there before check in ends! Sorry!)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere. Nice kitchen with drinks available. I was originally booked into the larger mixed dorm but got upgraded to the 6-bed female dorm when I arrived, which was really good for me as a young solo female traveller. Really convenient, central location. Overall, a comfortable and easy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a pretty cool hostel. I had a private room. It was the perfect size for one. Hostel is super close to subway exit. During my time there, there was 2 different front desk guys. They were both friendly, respectful, & helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
特になし。ありません。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

대체로 좋았던 편!

이미지랑 조금 다른 느낌이었고, 뜨거운 물과 차가운 물 조절이 힘들었다는 것 외에는 다 좋았던 것 같아요! 직원분들도 다들 친절하게 안내해주셨고, 저 외에도 숙박을 하시는 다른 분들도 다들 좋은 분들이셨던 것 같아요.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019