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Our top choices for South Korea hostels

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1. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (213 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
Robert Keng Toh
The price is P4,676
P5,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
A modern multi-story hotel with a glass facade, located on a street with other buildings and trees.

2. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Nice environment, location Everything is self-serviced accessed online without contact with staff"
Taiwan
Luna
The price is P5,801
P6,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and two chairs. There is a desk with a computer and a window with curtains.

3. Lux Guesthouse - Hostel

Lux Guesthouse - Hostel
Hongdae
7.6 out of 10, Good, (66 reviews)
"very clean place, very worth the money, easy access"
Singapore
Elaf
Lux Guesthouse - Hostel
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4. R Guesthouse Jongmyo

R Guesthouse Jongmyo
Jongno-gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (33 reviews)
"Had a clean room and A/C was amazing. Staff was helpful when I reached out and upon arrival."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is P3,059
P3,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
R Guesthouse Jongmyo
A modern interior with exposed brick walls, wooden furniture, and a central brick column.

5. Travel Light Hostel

Travel Light Hostel
Seomyeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Kind staff, very clean place!"
United States
M.
The price is P1,945
P2,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Travel Light Hostel
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6. elim hostel

elim hostel
Jung-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"so good!!"
United States
TAKAHIRO
The price is P3,617
P3,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
elim hostel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a long dining table with chairs.

7. Kiwa Hostel

Kiwa Hostel
Gangnam-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"The staff were so beyond kind and helpful - they also speak great english so fear not! Kiwa Hostel is a wonderful place to stay during your trip, especially as a solo traveler - i have met such wonderful people and built long time bonds and memories. 10/10 experience."
United States
Alen
Kiwa Hostel
A multi-level building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a staircase.

8. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
Hongdae
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (92 reviews)
"Supernettes Personal."
Germany
Huy Phuoc
The price is P2,320
P2,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
A modern building with large glass windows and a metal framework.

9. Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae
Hongdae
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (151 reviews)
"Staff is very nice and welcoming, any questions we had they would try their best to guide us. "
United States
Esther
The price is P5,354
P6,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae
A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOSTEL' sign, multiple floors, and a ground-level storefront.

10. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Staffs are so nice. And Lobby is so warm and cute. Rooms are some kind of simple but clean."
Japan
I MIAO
The price is P3,212
P3,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
H HOSTEL Itaewon
A reception desk with a green wall, a check-in and check-out schedule, and a no-smoking sign.

11. One Way Guesthouse Busan - Hostel

One Way Guesthouse Busan - Hostel
Choryang
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Oliver
The price is P1,818
P2,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
One Way Guesthouse Busan - Hostel
A rooftop bar with a green umbrella, a grill, and a sign reading "W MINI H".

12. W mini hotel - Hostel

W mini hotel - Hostel
Seongbuk-gu
6.8 out of 10, (21 reviews)
"quiet area ,no noises but rooms are very small as name of hotel ,you can save the cost of travel expense "
United States
kirby
The price is P1,310
P1,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
W mini hotel - Hostel
A modern library with wooden floors, orange seating, and large windows.

13. NOMADX Stay Hostel

NOMADX Stay Hostel
Haeundae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"The best hostel in Busan and my fav in South Korea"
United States
Zarin
The price is P3,240
P3,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
NOMADX Stay Hostel
A building with multiple storefronts, including a hostel and a shop with a red awning.

14. Gangnam Seven Hostel

Gangnam Seven Hostel
Seocho-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"Good place,good location"
South Korea
Bora
The price is P2,403
P2,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Gangnam Seven Hostel
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a world map on the wall.

15. THAT House - Hostel

THAT House - Hostel
Hongdae
7.8 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Flood toilet was awful. Yellow toilet paper on the bathroom floor with poop. Noisy Chinese people talk the phone, snore, hit the bed. It’s the first time I went to third country then maybe it’s normal in Asia. But, I will never back."
United States
Kohei
The price is P2,202
P2,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
THAT House - Hostel
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16. Chris Hostel

Chris Hostel
Seongdong-gu
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"汚すぎる。"
Japan
KENTA
The price is P1,652
P1,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Chris Hostel
Exterior

17. INN THE HOUR_Myeongdong

INN THE HOUR_Myeongdong
Jung-gu
6.2 out of 10, (21 reviews)
"staff was very friendly and the place was spotless"
South Korea
sophia
The price is P2,971
P3,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
INN THE HOUR_Myeongdong
A laptop on a wooden table with a lamp beside it.

18. Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju

Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju
Hwango-dong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"I had such a relaxing and great stay! So many useful amenities! It’s a very calm and clean space! Would absolutely stay here again <3"
Canada
Rachel
The price is P2,202
P3,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

19. Casa Mini Hotel

Casa Mini Hotel
Hwango-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Staff are so lovely and friendly."
United Kingdom
Harry
The price is P2,050
P2,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Casa Mini Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

20. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
Seocho-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Good for solo travellers who are staying in Seoul only 1-2 nighta. Room was clean and neat and it is very near some cafes and the station but not noisy at all. Fuss free check-in/check-out, but note that there are no staff manning the place."
United States
shu bin
The price is P5,637
P7,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Upflo Hostel
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Top South Korea Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and perfect amenities"
Yeline 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
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South Korea Hostels information

Number of reviews
688
Accommodation
452 Hostels
Lowest Price
P1,585
Highest Price
P7,162

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