Best Hostels in South Korea

Strategically located in Seoul, Starria Hostel foreign guest only is within a convenient 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station (Line 4), the historical Namdaemun Market and the popular Myeongdong shopping district. Free WiFi access is available in the entire property. Fitted with wooden flooring, air-conditioned rooms feature a desk, a flat-screen TV, fridge and heating facility. Each room comes with a private bathroom that includes hairdryer and shower. At Starria Hostel foreign guest only, guests can approach the friendly 24-hour front desk staff for assistance with luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning services. It provides a business center and offers fax/photocopying services upon request. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a variety of Korean and international dishes at the nearby restaurants just a few minutes’ walk away. Starria Hostel foreign guest only is just a 5-minute drive to N Seoul Tower located on Namsan Mountain, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city. Incheon International Airport is an hour’s drive away.

- "Great location, excellent price value - staff could be friendlier."

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Gwanghwamun
A rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a convenience store, and a garden are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hostel Korea 11th - Changdeokgung offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 13-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

- "Nice hotel for price" - "The rooms were nice and the front desk receptionist was an absolute help, soo kind, soo friendly. Used the laundry service and clothes came back in our rooms well washed and folded. The fridge was useful and air-conditioning bliss. Overall good stay would stay again. " - "The area is very good, convenient close to metrostations and airport bus, restaurant, shops and palaces. Room is simple and clean. But noisy, you can hear the neighbours In The rooms next to you, Talking, going to toilet and closing doors. "

Half rest hostel Jongno Insa has accommodations in Seoul near Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong Station. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 8-minute walk from Jongmyo Shrine. All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. At the hostel the rooms have a seating area. Popular points of interest near Half rest hostel Jongno Insa include Changdeokgung Palace, Myeongdong Cathedral and Jogyesa Temple. Gimpo International Airport is 12 miles from the property.

- "Super convenient and clean stay." - "Amazing stay" - "Great location, clean and quiet stay in the heart of Seoul" - "Stylish new hostel with great location, modern vibes!" - "Clean, comfortable and convenient." - "Clean, nice, good location, polite staff, free coffee, great price" - "Perfect location for travellers" - "Will be my go to in Seoul from now on!" - "Cozy and comfortable" - "Good Enough but not Great!"

Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hostel Tommy offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature slippers and hair dryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

- "This hostel is in a great area. The beds were comfortable and the rooms quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place was clean and welcoming. It was a great stay." - "The hotel location is really great, walkable from the stations and famous attractions such as palaces. There are also convenient stores nearby, and one is right next to the hotel. Tommy and staff are really kind and helpful. The room was also warm and comfortable."

Located in Seoul and with National Museum of Korea reachable within 2.2 miles, H HOSTEL Itaewon has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 2.5 miles from The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store, 2.6 miles from Myeongdong Station and 2.7 miles from Seoul Station. Private parking is available on site. All rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a desk. Namdaemun Market is 2.8 miles from H HOSTEL Itaewon, while Myeongdong Cathedral is 3 miles from the property. Gimpo International Airport is 12 miles away.

- "Great hostel in Itaewon - check out the roof for sunset!" - "Excellent :)" - "Best hostel in Seoul" - "Everything was perfect" - "Good room for a solo traveler"

Winter getaway with restaurant
Hit the slopes and relax with OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae's amenities, which include a restaurant and complimentary wired internet access.
Limited housekeeping is available.
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae offers 30 accommodations with tablet computers and washers/dryers. 30-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and first-run movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include computers and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "If you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel, I recommend OPPA Hostel. Richard is a wonderful host and he goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable as much as possible. The room was clean and I had enough space to reorganize my luggage before I checked out. The washroom is a shower, toilet and sink combined, not ideal but you get used to it. The location is convenient and pretty quiet at night (4 min walk to Sinchon station). Would definitely return when I come back to Seoul."

Located in Gyeongju and with Gyeongju World reachable within 5.5 miles, Aha Stay has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 15 miles from Seokguram, 1.1 miles from Cheomseongdae and 1.3 miles from Anapji Pond. The property provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, some accommodations at the hostel also feature a city view. The rooms at Aha Stay have air conditioning and a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. Gyeongju National Museum is 1.6 miles from the accommodation, while Poseokjeong is 2.7 miles from the property. Pohang Airport is 20 miles away.

- "A Gyeongju Gem" - "Great place to stay" - "Amazing hotel - would recommend" - "Perfect stay! Great location and clean room."

Hostel connected to a shopping center in Seoul
A microwave in a common area, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Dongdaemun Hwashin Hostel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "This hostel is located very convenient area." - "This was a perfect place to stay for me and my friend. It is the best stop to be as you are close to train stations and attractions by taxi. The staff are very friendly and inviting. The rooms are extremely clean, warm, homely and cosy. I would definitely stay here again whenever I go to Seoul. " - "Convenient location and good choice for the price!" - "Room was, clean, owner was cool, right neer the subway"

Dream House is located an 8-minute walk from Hapjeong Station and a 10-minute walk from the urban indie street of Hongdae. It offers a semi-buffet breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The property is 2297 feet from the Hongdae University Station and a 20-minute drive from shopping options at Myeongdong. Gimpo International Airport is a 25-minute drive away, while Incheon International Airport is 45 minutes away by car, or 80 minutes via the airport limousine bus. Equipped with air conditioning and heating systems, rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The private bathroom comes with shower facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer. Dream House operates a 24-hour front desk. Guests have access to the shared kitchen and the laptops. Luggage storage and fax/photocopying services are also available.

- "Everything good" - "It was very close to the Hongdae street, but in a quiet and safe area. The room was so comfy and the decorative looks go" - "Excellent for my 18hours layover time!" - "Aesthetic and pricing on point the service awesome. Would stay here again."

Hostel connected to a shopping center in Seoul
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).

- "This hotel was perfect. The location is ideal if you would like to enjoy the night market or do some shopping. The location has so much within walking distance. We knew the rooms would be small, but it worked well for our family of four and our kids loved their spaces. The staff was really the best part. Both at check in and check out. The staff was phenomenal. They spoke wonderful english and were incredibly helpful. Our flight came in late, and they texted to make sure we knew how to check in if arriving late. They were great about letting us store our luggage as well the next day for our late flight home. "

The House Hostel is located in Sokcho. Free WiFi access is available. The bus terminal is 5 minutes' walk away. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk and bed linen. At The House Hostel you will find a terrace. The property offers free parking. The hostel is 0.9 mi from Yeongnangho, 1.3 mi from Sokcho Expo Park and 1.4 mi from Sokcho Beach.

Internet • Fireplace/Heating • Air Conditioner • Laundry • Guest Services • Parking • Security/Safety • Balcony/Terrace • Other

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as an LED TV and air conditioning. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a hair dryer, towels, and slippers.

- "Cheap, great location, the street can be a little noisy but not too bad." - "Everything ok" - "Easy checkin and checkout. Location was perfect for food, shopping and transport. Free use of washer, dryer, international adapters as well as kitchen facilities make it a very convenient and enjoyable stay for our family of 5" - "Great staff and assistance. Location is perfect. Walkable to transport, shops and namsan cable car" - "The host was very friendly and accomdating, the location was great as it was away from the centre and close enough to walk. "

Mir Guest house is located 1640 feet from the northern shore of Jeju Island and the famous Yongduam (dragon head rock). It offers both private and dormitory-style rooms. WiFi is available in all areas and private on-site parking is available upon reservation. Featuring minimalistic décor, each room at Mir Guest house comes with air conditioning and personal lockers. Bathrooms and toilets are shared for most rooms. The property features an observation deck that protrude from the rooftop terrace, where guests can enjoy views of surrounding neighborhood. Daily continental breakfast is served at the communal kitchen. The shared lounge is equipped with PCs. Jeju Port and Jeju International Airport are each within a 10-minute drive away.

- "Amazing! thanks for everything" - "Super nice and friendly place to stay" - "Cosy and unique accommodation close to the coast" - "Cozy place"

Hostel in Seoul, near Hongik University
Concierge services, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, barbecue grills, a TV in a common area, and ATM/banking services are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
High Street Guest House Hongdae - Hostel offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "I have stayed in the female shared room here a couple times now and both times I cannot fault anything. " - "Incredible location!" - "Overall it was a pleasant stay. Never met the host in person but she responded by text. Only two suggestions - i) better to change the door passcode every time with a new guest, for guest's security, ii) improve the water heater condition so water can be hotter." - "You do get what you paid for. If you’re coming during the winter This is kind of a far walk from HONG DAE ST. Almost 20 min. Thankfully it was just me in my room and i could lock it from inside. Otherwise there could of been someone on the other bed. Shared restroom with another room. Poor lighting and feel weird going to the restroom, so many hairs from other people. I don’t think i would stay here again, I rather pay a little more for a more convenient location. "

Elephant Hostel Nampo is a recently renovated guest house in Busan near Gwangbok-Dong. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests their privacy. There's a shared bathroom with shower in all units, along with slippers and a hair dryer. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. The guest house offers a continental or American breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Elephant Hostel Nampo include Gukje Market, Busan Port, and Busan China Town. Gimhae International Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

- "Great location!!!" - "Can’t wait to stay again!" - "Homey and a great reason for why our busan trip was awesome!" - "Best" - "Cute, comfortable, well designed private rooms. Shared kitchen facilties were clean and well stocked" - "good to stay with the price" - "Had a great time" - "Family feels" - "Good Stay w/ Good People Around" - "Great location"

Central Seoul hostel connected to a shopping center, 9-minute walk to Jogyesa Temple
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a computer station. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a convenience store, a communal living room, and multilingual staff assistance 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.

- "Close to Cheonggyecheon Stream which is a very peaceful place in the bustling city. Many food options outside and close to transport. Property was clean and the fresh towels and bottled water were also very good. Staff are responsive to any enquires when you email them. Very happy with my stay. " - "The shared bathroom was big and modern. I loved the fact that the beds had curtains for some privacy. It was modern and fresh and I'd highly recommend it for other travellers looking for a good place to stay at"

Ideally located in the Dong-gu district of Busan, Sohostel Korea is located a 7-minute walk from Busan China Town, 600 yards from Busan Station and 1.3 miles from Gwangbok-Dong. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Seomyeon Station is 3.2 miles away and Kyungsung University is 4.4 miles from the hostel. All air-conditioned units at the hostel come with a fridge, a microwave, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and Game console. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom, while some accommodations at Sohostel Korea also feature a seating area. Busan Port is 1.4 miles from the accommodation, while Gukje Market is 1.7 miles from the property. Gimhae International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

- "Great hostel, fantastic people" - "Loved staying here, i’ll be back!" - "absolutely great" - "Excellent place to stay" - "Generally good" - "Overall it’s a great place to stay, recommend place to have ur stay." - "good but can be better"

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from Myeongdong Street
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has concierge services and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Had a pleasant stay in this hostel! Lobby staff were friendly and accommodating. Free breakfast in the morning were plenty and seating area was enough for the amount of people at a time. My hostel room, however, was really small, with almost not enough space for all of the girl's luggage together. We just had all our luggage lined up against the wall. The toilets and showers were in two different rooms so it was nice to have that separate space when you are showering or doing your business."

Dongdaemun Hwasin Hostel is located in Seoul. It is within a 1-minute walk from the exit 7 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Subway Station (Line 2, 4 and 5). Guests can access free WiFi throughout the hostel. Dongdaemun Market is a 12-minute walk and Dongdaemun Fashion Street is a 14-minute walk away. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms include a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include ironing facilities. An airport shuttle bus stop is 984 feet away from the hostel. It is a 55-minute bus ride to Gimpo Airport. Incheon International Airport is a 1-hour and 20-minute drive away. Myeongdong Area is 2 subway stations away on subway line 4.

- "The owner is very nice, patient and dedicated. He provides clear instructions and we felt very welcomed throughout our s" - "It was pretty great" - "Really awesome, felt at home by the end of our stay. Would stay again!" - "clean stay for a good price" - "Highly recommended!" - "Totally recommend" - "The room is neat and tidy. The host is very nice, friendly and helpful" - "Good price quality balance and helpful staff"

Hostel in Tongyeong with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has 24-hour room service and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Dorcas Tourist Hostel offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "We had very good time in this hotel. The room is clean and many bus stops are around. Also, the staff is so friendly. One of our friends left the earphones in the room. Dorcas hostel help us to package and send it back to Seoul city. It’s really a wonderful hostel." - "Very welcoming and friendly. This was our second stay and will definitely stay again whenever we go to Tongyeong." - "Great room,location and very comfortable place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff Plenty of restaurants in the immediate area. Within close walking distance of the ferry terminal and festival we attended. Appreciated being able to drive into town and have off street parking. Will be returning for another visit in the near future."