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By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Shinchon Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free toiletries, TVs, and hair dryers in all rooms. Hostel Korea Original - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sinseol-dong Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and TV in a common area. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1 - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sinnonhyeon Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Seoul, one of Expedia’s 148 hostels could be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 33°F. The rainiest months in Seoul are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

Generally, Seoul is known for its museums, temples, and monuments. Major attractions include Lotte World, Myeongdong Street, and Namdaemun Market. Get out into nature with places like Namsan Park, Seoullo 7017, and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park. Cultural attractions include Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Seoul Museum of Art, and Sejong Cultural Center.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Seoul in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. An alternative is Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN), located 30.5 mi (49.2 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can take advantage of metro transit at Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station, and City Hall Station. Train stations including Seoul Station and Haengsin Station make it easy to check out more of the surrounding area.