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Popular hostels in Seoul, South Korea

Discover well-known properties in Seoul, South Korea that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 6,021 hotels in Seoul, South Korea and price data was last updated on January 21, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Seoul, South Korea is $46/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Seoul. Try adjusting the dates or room and guest combinations if you're not seeing the options you're looking for.
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15th F, 7-1 Myeongdong1-Ga, Seoul, South Korea
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a refrigerator, as well as free WiFi and a TV. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
8.4
Excellent
3120 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
4F, 7 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Myeong-dong Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
1900 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
11f,12f 61, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seoul, South Korea
Central Seoul hostel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Jogyesa Temple A microwave in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, a convenience store, and a communal living room are onsite. Hostel Haru offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
9.0
Excellent
886 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
9, Myeongdong 8na-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Myeongdong Street A rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong premier offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1843 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
38, Toegye-ro 20-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as climate control and laundry facilities. Other amenities include towels, slippers, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1329 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
13/F, 24-28 Chungmuro 1(il)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a rooftop terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
3014 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
3F, 21-7, Myeongdong 8Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and Netflix. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and kitchenware and utensils.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
860 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
37-7, World Cup-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Adults-only Seoul hostel in Hongdae with free breakfast Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a nightclub and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae offers 53 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1164 reviews
Location
4.1 mi from city centre
700-31, Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Hostel in Seoul, near Starfield COEX Mall A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared. YaKorea Hostel Gangnam offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1035 reviews
Location
4.5 mi from city centre
29 Toegye-ro 31-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
Central hotel connected to a shopping center in Jung-gu with bars This hotel features 3 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and free minibar items. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Good
517 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Seoul, South Korea

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Seoul, South Korea. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on January 21, 2025.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Seoul:$46/night
Cheapest price found:$9/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$23 - $82
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$23 - $84
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Seoul, South Korea hostels

Browse through properties in Seoul, South Korea that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 6,021 properties in Seoul, South Korea and data was last updated on January 21, 2025.
Some of the very best Seoul hostels as rated by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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43-7, Namsandong-2ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$47
Avg. per night
21, Myeongdong 9-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$54
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Seoul, South Korea

Discover affordable stays in Seoul, South Korea that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Seoul, South Korea can be found for as low as $8 per night. There is currently one property in Seoul, South Korea that can be booked for this price. Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Seoul, South Korea. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025
Out of the hostels in Seoul we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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243, Hyoje-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$8
Avg. per night
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-Gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
3.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$10
Avg. per night
20-12, Jong-ro 65-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$14
Avg. per night
89-20, Musumak-Gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$16
Avg. per night
56-126, Daehyeon-Dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
48, Insadong 14 Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
36, Donggyo-ro 38-Gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air Conditioning
$19
Avg. per night
2-3F, 11 Toegye-ro 16-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
14, Baekbeom-ro 4-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
32-4, Jong-ro 16-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
15, Daehak-ro 2-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$25
Avg. per night
31, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
188, Cheonggyecheon-ro, 5th Floor, Seoul, South Korea
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
18-5, Yonsei-ro 2na-gil, Seoul, South Korea
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$26
Avg. per night
25-2, Daehak-ro 2-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$26
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Seoul, South Korea

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Seoul to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Seoul at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Seoul. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
3 stars
15th F, 7-1 Myeongdong1-Ga, Seoul, South Korea
9, Myeongdong 8na-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
31, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
31, Myeongdong 4-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
15, Daehak-ro 2-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2 stars and under
4F, 7 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
11f,12f 61, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seoul, South Korea
18-5, Yonsei-ro 2na-gil, Seoul, South Korea
243, Hyoje-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Other accommodations in Seoul, South Korea

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Seoul, South Korea. There are 6,021 properties in Seoul, South Korea and price data was last updated on January 21, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Seoul, South Korea is $46/night.
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94, Banghwa-Daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
9.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$95
Avg. per night
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$81
Avg. per night
60, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$322
Avg. per night
35-20, Seongbuk-ro 8-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$282
Avg. per night
50 Hyoryeong-ro 53-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night
Seoul, South Korea
3.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Seoul, South Korea

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Seoul to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on January 21, 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Seoul area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

Facts about staying in Seoul, South Korea

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Seoul to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on January 21, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

    On average, it’s $46/night for a hostel in Seoul, though $37/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $10/night in Seoul. Try to avoid booking your hostel in April (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Seoul?

    Based on our data, Hostel Vanilla 2 Dongdaemun is the best Seoul hostel, with a rating of 9.0/10 from 588 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in Seoul that aren’t far from Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport, then the closest one is Hiseoul Youthhostel, which is 6.3 mi away.

  • What area of Seoul is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout Seoul, 3% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Ilsandong-gu in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Ymca Goyang Youth Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Seoul closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Gyeongbokgung Palace while in Seoul, then opt for the popular Hostel Korea - Changdeokgung with a 8.5/10 review score from 1,805 users. The distance from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Hostel Korea - Changdeokgung is 0.8 mi.

  • Should I stay in a Seoul hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Seoul is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does Seoul have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Seoul has 1 hostel with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Hostel Tommy is the most popular Seoul hostel with this amenity.

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