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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  • 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (7 reviews)
    Located nearly a 5-minute walk from Huam Market, the 27-room Banana Backpackers Hostel Seoul offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Offering high-speed Internet access…
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  • TwinRabbit Guesthouse

    6.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (551 reviews)
    Providing recreational facilities and a game area, the 18-room Twin Rabbit Guesthouse Seoul hostel is located in a business area of Seoul, around a 25-minute walk from the…
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  • Seoul Cube Itaewon

    2.3 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
    (626 reviews)
    Situated 700 metres from the Seoul Central Mosque, the comfortable Seoul Cube Itaewon hostel offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, the Seoul hostel also boasts a…
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  • Zzzip Guesthouse In Hongdae

    5.3 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
    (393 reviews)
    Featuring a shopping area onsite, the 26-room Zzzip Guesthouse In Hongdae Seoul hostel is situated in Mapo-Gu, which is the center of Seoul's art and Seoul's culture center…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (806 reviews)
    The 11-room Itaewon Inn Seoul hostel is situated near the entertainment district of Seoul, nearly 15 minutes' walk from the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. Featuring Wi-Fi in…
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  • The Capsule Myeongdong

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (256 reviews)
    The comfortable The Capsule Myeongdong Hostel Seoul, located about a 25-minute walk from the Cheonggyecheon Stream, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The pleasant hostel lies in the Jung…
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  • Step Inn Myeongdong 1

    1.2 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (1980 reviews)
    Including a solarium, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities for a delightful experience, the 92-room Step Inn Myeongdong 1 Seoul hostel comes with exceptional service, while the 236…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 1

    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!
    8
    Good
    (786 reviews)
    Offering 17 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 1 Seoul boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from the 3D Black Art Museum. Offering linen service and launderettes for guests' convenience, this hostel…
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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
    (1789 reviews)
    Offering 42 rooms, the comfortable H Hostel Itaewon Seoul boasts a location within a 200-metre distance of the Itaewon Street. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 15 minutes'…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (957 reviews)
    Offering 58 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 6 Seoul boasts a location in the immediate vicinity of Bell. Featuring Wi-Fi, the hostel is also about 25 minutes' walk from the…
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  • Hostel Haru

    1.8 km 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
    (414 reviews)
    Situated right near the Cheonggyecheon Stream, Hostel Haru Seoul offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, the Seoul hostel also boasts a prime location nearly a 5…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (6 reviews)
    Offering 18 rooms, Neo Seoul hostel boasts a location 200 metres from Shinsegae Park. Featuring parking, this hostel is situated 7 km from the 236 - meter - tall N Seoul Tower.
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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!
    7.6
    Good
    (1429 reviews)
    The comfortable Namsan Guesthouse Seoul hostel, located within 25 minutes' walk of the huge Statue of Sejong the Great, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering parking on site, the…
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  • Oyo Myeongdong 5 Lodge

    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
    Good
    (1141 reviews)
    Located a mere 5 minutes' walk from CGV Cinema, the 19-room Oyo Myeongdong 5 Lodge Seoul hostel offers guests to make use of ticket service. The hostel lies in…
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  • Insadong Hostel

    2.4 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!
    8
    Good
    (992 reviews)
    Located just moments from Art Center Nabi, the 16-room Insadong Hostel Seoul offers various recreational opportunities and barbecue for added enjoyment. Efficient service and a convenient location about 20…
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  • Life In Insa

    2.3 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!
    7.2
    Good
    (395 reviews)
    Offering 26 rooms, the comfortable Life In Insa Hostel Seoul boasts a location merely a 5-minute walk from the tapgol T'apkol-gongwon Park. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is…
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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
    (391 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 24-room K-Grand Hotel Seoul hostel is situated in the Yongsan-Gu district, 25 minutes' stroll from the Cheonggyecheon Stream. If you need to…
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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 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (685 reviews)
    Offering 18 rooms, the comfortable Seoul N Hostel 동대문東大門 boasts a location around a 5-minute walk from the HelloAPM. Featuring Wi-Fi, this Seoul hotel is also 2.7 km…
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  • Cave Myeongdong

    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (237 reviews)
    Offering 15 rooms, Cave Myeongdong Hostel Seoul boasts a location merely a 6-minute walk from the Migliore shopping mall. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 2.2 km from…
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  • Upflo Hostel

    7.2 km 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!
    8
    Good
    (266 reviews)
    The comfortable Upflo Hostel Seoul, located about 25 minutes' walk from Chunghyeon Church, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This Seoul hostel lies in the Seocho-Gu district, and the…
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  • Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier

    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
    (101 reviews)
    Featuring a laundromat and a luggage room onsite, the 31-room Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier Seoul hostel is situated in Myeong-dong, which is a shopping area packed with international…
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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 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (237 reviews)
    Offering Wi-Fi, the comfortable Just4U Guesthouse Seoul hostel also boasts a location merely 5 minutes' walk from Dongdaemun.
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  • Wegoinn Hostel

    4.4 km 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!
    8
    Good
    (75 reviews)
    The comfortable Wegoinn Hostel Seoul, located a 7-minute stroll from U-PLEX Shinchon, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This Seoul hostel lies in the Seodaemun-Gu district, and…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (8 reviews)
    The 29-room Petercat Hotel Insadong Seoul hostel lies in the Jongno-Gu district, and the nearest bus stop, Changdeokgung, is merely 300 metres away.
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  • Bluedot Poshtel

    1.1 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (1116 reviews)
    The comfortable Bluedot Poshtel Hostel Seoul is located nearly a 20-minute walk from the Ssamzi-gil and features a sauna and a shared lounge. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul…
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  • Ara125

    1.3 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1281 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Ara125 Hostel Seoul is situated 19 minutes' walk from the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. The Seoul hostel lies in the Jung-Gu…
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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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (885 reviews)
    Offering 14 rooms, the comfortable Look Home Guesthouse Seoul hostel boasts a location nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Chojun Textile Quilt Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel is…
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  • Bb Hongdae Line

    5.9 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (27 reviews)
    Located around a 5-minute walk from Mellowa, the 15-room Bb Hongdae Line Hostel Seoul offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Offering parking on site, the…
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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
    (1337 reviews)
    Offering 21 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 5 Seoul boasts a location merely a 5-minute walk from Bell. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 2.6 km from the Leeum…
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  • Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

    5.9 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1242 reviews)
    Offering 32 rooms, the comfortable Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae Seoul boasts a location a mere 6 minutes' walk from the Mecenatpolis Mall. Situated not far from the Love Museum…
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  • Zen Seoul Stay

    2.1 km 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
    (764 reviews)
    The comfortable Zen Seoul hostel offers a convenient location, merely 0.7 km from the Korean Insa-dong Maru Restaurant, and features a laundromat. This Seoul hostel lies in the Insa…
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  • Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong

    1.2 km 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
    (774 reviews)
    Featuring a ballroom and a laundromat onsite, the 27-room Eight Rest Hostel Myeongdong Seoul is situated in Myeong-dong, which is a shopping area packed with international fashion brands…
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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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (628 reviews)
    The comfortable Original Backpackers Hostel Seoul offers a prime location, nearly 5 minutes' walk from the multistorey Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, and features a laundromat and baggage storage. The hostel lies…
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  • Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 3

    1.1 km 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
    (967 reviews)
    Offering 24 rooms, the comfortable Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 3 Seoul boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from the national Myeongdong Cathedral. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 3 km…
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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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1077 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Ssh Myeongdong Dongdo Hostel Seoul is situated merely 1.6 km from the Korean Insa-dong Maru Restaurant. This Seoul hostel lies in…
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  • Hithere City Myeongdong

    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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (638 reviews)
    Offering 9 rooms, the comfortable Hithere City Myeongdong Seoul hostel boasts a location just 5 minutes' walk from the Bank of Korea Money Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is…
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  • 57 Myeongdong Hostel

    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!
    7.8
    Good
    (1559 reviews)
    Offering 45 rooms, 57 Myeongdong Hostel Seoul boasts a location around a 5-minute walk from the Korea Postal Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also a mere 1.8…
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  • Space Ara

    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!
    7.4
    Good
    (449 reviews)
    Situated about a 5-minute walk from the Korea Postal Museum, the comfortable Space Ara Seoul hostel offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (809 reviews)
    Offering 22 rooms, the comfortable Travelers A Korea Hostel Seoul boasts a location just a 5-minute walk from Jongoh Underground Shopping Center. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also…
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  • Aroha Guesthouse Seoul Station

    1.5 km 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (509 reviews)
    Featuring a lobby area and baggage storage, the 17-room Aroha Guesthouse Seoul hostel is situated right in the centre of Seoul, 6 minutes' walk from the Amore Pacific Museum…
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  • Huga Inn

    1.1 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (548 reviews)
    Offering 8 rooms, the comfortable Huga Inn Seoul hostel boasts a location within a 500-metre distance of the Bank of Korea Money Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is…
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  • The Cube Hotel

    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1135 reviews)
    Offering a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills for guests' enjoyment, the comfortable The Cube Hotel Seoul hostel is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the historic Gyeongbokgung…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (792 reviews)
    Featuring a restaurant onsite, the 25-room Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 2 Seoul is situated in Myeong-dong, which is a shopping area packed with international fashion brands, luxury department stores…
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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 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (598 reviews)
    Situated about 300 metres from Hamilton Shopping Center, G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul hostel offers a rooftop terrace for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the Seoul hostel also boasts…
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  • Dream House

    6.1 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!
    9
    Excellent
    (804 reviews)
    The 20-room Dream House Hostel Seoul, located merely a 14-minute walk from the Hongik University Street, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in Mapo-Gu…
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  • Dadu House

    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!
    9.6
    Excellent
    (735 reviews)
    Situated just 0.7 km from the Myeongdong Shopping Street, Dadu House Hostel Seoul offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also boasts a convenient…
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  • Kimstay 9

    3.7 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!
    8
    Good
    (828 reviews)
    The 19-room Kimstay 9 Seoul hostel is situated in Gangseo-Gu with cultural attractions like Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum, specializing in Korean landscape paintings, and Heojun Museum, with displays…
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  • K-Stay Guesthouse Dongdaemun

    2.7 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (791 reviews)
    The comfortable K-Stay Guesthouse Dongdaemun Seoul hostel offers a prime location, nearly 5 minutes' walk from the multistorey Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, and features a shared lounge. This Seoul hostel…
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  • Take 1 Guesthouse Hongdae

    6 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
    Good
    (1032 reviews)
    Featuring a shared lounge onsite, the comfortable Take 1 Guesthouse Hongdae Seoul hostel is situated in Hongdae with various colors and youth, just 11 minutes' walk from New Balance.
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  • Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2

    1.3 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (784 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2 hostel is situated around 25 minutes on foot from N Seoul Observation Tower. The…
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