Wonderful hostels in Seoul await you

Seoul is known for its love of gadgets, cutting-edge technology, and deliciously spicy food. It's a backpacker's paradise, with so many interesting things to do, and a great starting point for seeing many of South Korea's lesser-known spots. South Korea's capital is intriguing, engaging, and shockingly inexpensive. Even while Seoul is known for its glitzy clubs, sophisticated retail malls, and pricey restaurants, it is not impossible to visit on a budget. Hostels in Seoul are especially popular in the Itaewon and Hongdae neighborhoods. You may choose to stay near the city center or a few kilometers out, yet still close to all public transportation.

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  • Seoul Forest Guesthouse

    4.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    The 2-star Seoul Forest Guesthouse hostel lies within a 15-minute drive of Changdeokgung, offering 33 rooms and featuring a picnic area and barbecue grills.
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  • Banana Backpackers

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    The 2-star Banana Backpackers Hostel Seoul, located within 10 minutes' drive of Gwanghwamun Gate, features high-speed Internet access throughout the property. This Seoul hostel lies in the Yongsan…
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  • TwinRabbit Guesthouse

    5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (648 reviews)
    The modern Twin Rabbit Guesthouse hostel is situated near an entertainment district, about a 5-minute drive from Modern Design Museum. This hostel features Wi-Fi throughout the property as…
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  • Zzzip Guesthouse In Hongdae

    6 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (429 reviews)
    Offering 26 rooms, the comfortable Zzzip Guesthouse In Hongdae hostel boasts a location merely 5 minutes on foot from Hangang. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, this hostel is only…
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  • Seoul Cube Itaewon

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (732 reviews)
    Situated around a 10-minute walk from Itaewon tube station, Seoul Cube Itaewon Hostel features a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a garden. Offering baggage storage, the Seoul hostel…
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  • K-Grand Hotel Seoul

    1.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.8
    Average
    (572 reviews)
    The 2-star K-Grand Hotel Seoul hostel is situated in the very heart of Seoul and offers baggage storage for guests' convenience. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hotel is also…
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  • Itaewon Inn

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    The 2-star Itaewon Inn hostel is situated near an entertainment district, around 6 km from Changdeokgung.
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  • The Capsule Myeongdong

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (321 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star The Capsule Myeongdong Hostel Seoul offers accommodation approximately 5 minutes by car from N Seoul Tower. Located a minute's walk from…
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  • Step Inn Myeongdong 1

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (2031 reviews)
    Perfectly located only an 8-minute walk from K-beauty shopping, the 2-star Step Inn Myeongdong 1 hostel features a solarium, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities for…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 1

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (792 reviews)
    Providing bag storage for guests, the 2-star Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 1 Seoul is located nearly a 5-minute ride from Myeongdong Shopping Street. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is…
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  • H Hostel Itaewon

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (1693 reviews)
    Offering 42 rooms, H Hostel Itaewon Seoul boasts a location only a 6-minute walk from Rose & Crown. Featuring private parking, this hostel is situated about 10 minutes' drive from…
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  • Hostel Haru

    700 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (483 reviews)
    Situated a 7-minute stroll from T'apkol-gongwon, Hostel Haru Seoul offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, the comfortable 2-star hostel also boasts a prime…
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  • Hostel Korea - Original

    3.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.6
    Average
    (976 reviews)
    Hostel Korea - Original is situated in a residential area of Seoul, 25 km from Gimpo airport. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the hostel is 600 metres from Sinseol-dong…
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  • Neo Seoul

    5.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 18 rooms, the 3-star Neo Seoul Hostel boasts a location at a 500-metre distance from Trickeye Museum Seoul. Featuring a car park, this hostel is situated within…
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  • Namsan Guesthouse

    700 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1435 reviews)
    Providing a picnic area and various recreational opportunities for added enjoyment, the 2-star Namsan Guesthouse hostel is located a 6-minute stroll from Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center. The comfortable…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 6

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Situated 6 minutes on foot from the Gogung, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 6 Seoul offers a terrace for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also boasts a location a…
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  • 57 Myeongdong Hostel

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1891 reviews)
    Offering 47 rooms, the 2-star 57 Myeongdong Hostel boasts a location nearly a 5-minute stroll from Bank of Korea Money Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also…
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  • Oyo Myeongdong 5 Lodge

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1254 reviews)
    Offering guided tour service for a delightful travelling experience, Oyo Myeongdong 5 Lodge hostel is situated in the centre of Seoul. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also boasts a location…
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  • Insadong Guesthouse

    1.2 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Providing the opportunity to walk by Gyeonghoeji Pond, which is approximately 5 minutes away by car, the 2-star Insadong Hostel Seoul offers a summer terrace and various recreational opportunities…
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  • Life In Insa

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (320 reviews)
    Offering 13 rooms, Life In Insa Hostel Seoul boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from the Tapgol Park. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also just 1.6 km from the…
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  • Seoul N Hostel 동대문東大門

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 18 rooms, Seoul N Hostel 동대문東大門 boasts a location approximately a 5-minute walk from Maxstyle. Located in the vicinity of the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Event Hall, this…
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  • Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier

    900 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (151 reviews)
    Nestled in a prime location, the 3-star Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier hostel is 1.4 km from Cheonghakji Pond, offering a lift and currency exchange for guests' convenience. Featuring Wi…
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  • Just4U Guesthouse

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (228 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 2-star Just4U Guesthouse hostel offers accommodation nearly a 20-minute walk from the ancestral Jongmyo Shrine. Located within easy walking distance of…
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  • Wegoinn Hostel

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (108 reviews)
    Wegoinn Hostel Seoul offers live performances and a nightclub for guests' enjoyment, while Bukchon Hanok Village is 4.6 km away. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also boasts a location…
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  • Petercat Hotel Insadong

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 29 rooms, the 2-star Petercat Hotel Insadong hostel boasts a location nearly a 5-minute ride from Donhwamun.
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  • Look Home Guesthouse

    700 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (669 reviews)
    Located close to Chungmu Church, Look Home Guesthouse hostel has a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also boasts a location at a distance of 350 metres from Myeong…
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  • Ara125

    700 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1367 reviews)
    Situated approximately a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Shopping Street, Ara125 Hostel Seoul offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Offering Wi-Fi, the Seoul hostel also boasts a…
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  • Bb Hongdae Line

    4.8 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1299 reviews)
    Located about a 5-minute walk from Nakrang Parlour, the 2-star Bb Hongdae Line Hostel offers a picnic area and barbecue grills for added enjoyment. This hostel is situated…
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  • Bluedot Poshtel

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (872 reviews)
    Nearly a 25-minute walk from N Seoul Observation Tower, Bluedot Poshtel Hostel Seoul offers an American-style restaurant on site. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also boasts a…
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  • Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

    5.8 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1145 reviews)
    Offering 32 rooms, Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae Seoul boasts a location about a 5-minute walk from Event House Bom. Inviting guests to enjoy a shared lounge and a…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 3

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1070 reviews)
    Providing baggage storage for guests, the 3-star Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 3 Seoul is located only 350 metres from Migliore. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also merely 1.9 km…
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  • Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Featuring a ballroom, Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong Seoul is situated in the centre of Seoul, a 6-minute walk from the 3D Black Art Museum. If you need to keep…
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  • Hithere City Myeongdong

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 9 rooms, Hithere City Myeongdong Seoul hostel boasts a location merely a 5-minute walk from the Bank of Korea Money Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 5

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1493 reviews)
    Offering 22 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 5 Seoul boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from Namdaemun Underground Shopping Center. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also fairly close to Seoul…
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  • Ssh Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Featuring a shared lounge and a luggage room onsite, Ssh Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel Seoul is situated in the Jung-Gu district, around 25 minutes' walk from Seoul Museum of History.
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  • Space Ara

    500 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (415 reviews)
    Offering 13 rooms, Space Ara Seoul hostel boasts a location approximately a 5-minute walk from Chungjeongno Nanta Theatre. Located a mere 1.8 km from N Seoul Observation Tower, the…
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  • Aroha Guesthouse Seoul Station

    1.5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (530 reviews)
    Featuring a storage room and a lobby area, the affordable Aroha Guesthouse Seoul hostel is situated in the heart of Seoul, nearly a 5-minute ride from Cheongpa-dong. Located…
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  • Travelers A Korea Hostel

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 22 rooms, Travelers A Korea Hostel Seoul boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from the Jongno Catholic Church. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also a short way from…
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  • Huga Inn

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 8 rooms, Huga Inn Seoul hostel boasts a location a 5-minute walk from Samho Woojoo. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also not far from the Yakhyeon Catholic…
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  • Zen Seoul Stay

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Zen Seoul hostel is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Chungdong First Methodist Church. Offering a shared lounge, this Seoul hostel is located…
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  • Original Backpackers

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (459 reviews)
    Featuring baggage storage onsite, Original Backpackers Hostel Seoul is situated in the Jongno-Gu district of Seoul, approximately a 25-minute walk from the Alive Museum Insadong. Presenting guests with…
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  • The Cube Hotel

    700 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (917 reviews)
    Featuring a sun deck, a terrace, and a picnic area, The Cube Hotel hostel is set 6 minutes' stroll from Street Museum. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hotel also boasts…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 2

    900 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (787 reviews)
    The 2-star Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 2 Seoul is situated near a shopping district, around 25 minutes' walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, this hostel is…
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  • G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (635 reviews)
    Featuring a roof garden, recreational facilities, and a badminton court, G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul hostel is situated in the entertainment district of Seoul. Offering Wi-Fi, the Seoul hostel…
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  • Dream House

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (801 reviews)
    The 2-star Dream House Hostel Seoul, located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Seon-Yudo Nature Preserve, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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  • Kimstay 9

    11.1 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (929 reviews)
    The 2-star Kimstay 9 hostel, located at a distance of 3.8 km from Seon-Yudo Nature Preserve, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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  • Take 1 Guesthouse Hongdae

    4.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1184 reviews)
    Take 1 Guesthouse Hongdae hostel, located approximately 5 minutes by car from Trickeye Museum Seoul, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. Located within easy walking distance of Korea Etiquette Institute…
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  • Oyo Hostel Dongdaemun1

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (877 reviews)
    The 2-star Oyo Hostel Dongdaemun1 Seoul, located nearly a 5-minute drive from Monument of Wongaksa Temple, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hostel is situated near an…
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  • Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only

    5.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (546 reviews)
    Offering barbecue and a garden for guests' leisure, the 2-star Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only is situated in the heart of Seoul 10 minutes by car from Seon-Yudo…
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  • Myeongdong New Stay Inn

    1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (272 reviews)
    Myeongdong New Stay Inn hostel offers 2-star accommodation in the very heart of Seoul providing guests with various recreational opportunities and a satellite flat-screen. Offering Wi-Fi, the…
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