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, Banana Backpackers Hostel Seoul offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Offering high-speed Internet access, this Seoul hostel…
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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!
    Seoul Forest hostel lies about a 5-minute walk from Bon Davinci Art Museum 서울숲, offering 33 rooms and featuring a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a hair salon.
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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 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (607 reviews)
    Providing recreational facilities and a game area, the modern Twin Rabbit Guesthouse Seoul hostel is located in a business area of Seoul, 13 minutes' walk from the Trickeye Museum Seoul.
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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
    (419 reviews)
    Offering 26 rooms, the comfortable Zzzip Guesthouse In Hongdae Seoul hostel boasts a location just a 5-minute walk from Brown. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this hostel is…
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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
    Good
    (682 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Seoul Cube Itaewon hostel is situated merely 1.6 km from the Itaewon Children's Park.
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (26 reviews)
    Itaewon Inn Seoul hostel is situated near an entertainment district, 2.3 km from the D Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel is within reach of Noksapyeong tube…
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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!
    6.8
    Good
    (284 reviews)
    The pleasant The Capsule Myeongdong Hostel Seoul, located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Cheonggyecheon Stream, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in the Jung-Gu…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (2085 reviews)
    Conveniently located around a 25-minute walk from N Seoul Observation Tower, Step Inn Myeongdong 1 Seoul hostel property offers a solarium, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities for…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (785 reviews)
    Offering 17 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 1 Seoul boasts a location within a 300-metre distance of the Migliore shopping mall. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also a 25…
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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
    (1751 reviews)
    Offering 42 rooms, H Hostel Itaewon Seoul boasts a location a 5-minute walk from the blue-hued basement Soap Club. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 2.8 km…
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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
    (435 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 merely 5 minutes'…
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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 7.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.6
    Average
    (949 reviews)
    Offering 34 rooms, Hostel Korea - Original Seoul boasts a location 400 metres from Naksan Myogaksa Temple. Situated 2.9 km from the Tapgol Park, the hostel invites guests to enjoy baggage…
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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 a 5-minute walk from Event House Bom. Featuring parking, this hostel is situated 7 km from the 236-meter-tall…
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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
    (1442 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Namsan Guesthouse Seoul hostel is situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the Namsan Botanical Gardens. Offering parking on site, the hostel…
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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
    (771 reviews)
    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

    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
    (1754 reviews)
    57 Myeongdong Hostel Seoul is situated near a shopping district, just 400 m from Keumsan Gallery. Offering a luggage room and a laundromat, this hostel is conveniently located in Seoul.
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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!
    7.8
    Good
    (1205 reviews)
    Oyo Myeongdong 5 Lodge Seoul hostel is situated right in the centre of Seoul and provides guided tour service for a delightful experience. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also boasts…
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  • Insadong Guesthouse

    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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (47 reviews)
    Including various recreational opportunities and barbecue for a delightful experience, Insadong Guesthouse Seoul hostel comes with efficient service, while the National Folk Museum of Korea is 19 minutes' walk away.
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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
    (373 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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  • 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 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5.8
    Average
    (467 reviews)
    Featuring a storage for belongings onsite, K-Grand Hotel Seoul hostel is situated in the Yongsan-Gu district, 25 minutes' walk from the Cheonggyecheon Stream. If you need to keep…
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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 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (650 reviews)
    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

    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!
    7.6
    Good
    (129 reviews)
    Offering 31 rooms, Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong Premier Seoul hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from the Migliore shopping mall. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hotel is also just 1.8 km…
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  • Just4U Guesthouse

    2.5 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (226 reviews)
    Situated only 5 minutes' walk from Pyounghwa Clothing Market, Just4U Guesthouse Seoul hostel offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering a shared lounge, the hostel is located in…
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  • Wegoinn Hostel

    4.4 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
    Good
    (91 reviews)
    Providing a nightclub and a shared lounge for added enjoyment, Wegoinn Hostel Seoul is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Yeonsero. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also boasts a…
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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)
    Offering 29 rooms, Petercat Hotel Insadong Seoul hostel boasts a location just 500 metres from the themain Donhwamun Gate.
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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!
    9.2
    Excellent
    (794 reviews)
    Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from the K-beauty shopping, Look Home Guesthouse Seoul hostel offers guests to relax on a sun terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, this Seoul hostel also…
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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
    (1294 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Ara125 Hostel Seoul is situated merely 1.6 km from the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. The Seoul hostel lies in the Jung-Gu…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (1029 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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  • 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)
    Offering winery tours for an entertaining stay, Bb Hongdae Line Hostel Seoul is situated only a 5-minute walk from Mellowa. Located 4.8 km from the Gwanghwamun Gate, the hostel…
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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 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1254 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

    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
    (994 reviews)
    Offering 24 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 3 Seoul boasts a location within a 500-metre distance of the Gogung. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also a 25-minute walk…
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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
    (1007 reviews)
    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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  • 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
    (1367 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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  • 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (734 reviews)
    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

    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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (602 reviews)
    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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  • 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
    (444 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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  • 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (752 reviews)
    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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  • 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 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (528 reviews)
    Featuring a lobby area and baggage storage, Aroha Guesthouse Seoul hostel is situated in the centre of Seoul, a 6-minute walk from the Amore Pacific Museum of Art. If…
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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 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (492 reviews)
    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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  • 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
    (1040 reviews)
    The Cube Hotel Seoul hostel lies merely 0.9 km from the Namsangol Hanok Village, offering 20 rooms and featuring a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills. Offering Wi…
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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
    (769 reviews)
    Offering 25 rooms, Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 2 Seoul boasts a location merely a 5-minute walk from CGV Cinema. Featuring high-speed Internet access 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 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (610 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul hostel is situated about 25 minutes on foot from the 236-meter-tall N Seoul Tower. The Seoul hostel…
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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 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (821 reviews)
    Dream House Hostel Seoul, located only a 14-minute walk from the Hongik University Street, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (880 reviews)
    Featuring housekeeping and a laundry room for guests' convenience, Kimstay 9 Seoul hostel is situated 3.7 km from Seon-Yudo.
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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
    (1129 reviews)
    Featuring a shared lounge and a luggage room, Take 1 Guesthouse Hongdae Seoul hostel is situated in the centre of Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Korea Etiquette Institute.
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  • Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2

    1.3 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
    Good
    (880 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Seoulite Inn Myeongdong Formerly - Step Inn Myeongdong 2 hostel is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the 236-meter-tall N Seoul Tower.
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  • Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only

    6.2 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (528 reviews)
    Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only Seoul is situated near an entertainment district, an 18-minute walk from Kt&g 상상마당 Cultural Center. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this hostel…
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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!
    7.2
    Good
    (322 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Myeongdong New Stay Inn Seoul hostel is situated just 1.1 km from Namdaemun Gate. Supplying 24-hour front desk assistance and express check-out…
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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 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (804 reviews)
    Oyo Hostel Dongdaemun1 Seoul is situated near a shopping district, about a 25-minute walk from the Gwanghwamun Gate. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel is only a…
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  • Hostel Jl In Chung-Jeong

    2.5 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
    (726 reviews)
    Offering 13 rooms, Hostel Jl In Chung-Jeong Seoul boasts a location a mere 6 minutes' walk from the Ahyeondong Wedding Street.
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