What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

The average price for a hostel in Seoul is £35/night. A good hostel deal in Seoul would be for £32/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £12/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in April, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in December is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul.

What’s the best hostel in Seoul?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Seoul, Hostel Vanilla 2 Dongdaemun is currently the best, based on 601 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

Hiseoul Youthhostel is 6.3 mi away from Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport, making it the closest Seoul hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Seoul is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Seoul, 4% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Mapo-gu in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner only is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Seoul closest to Gwanghwamun?

The most popular hostel in Seoul that’s close to Gwanghwamun is Goodstay Saewha Hostel. Just 0.7 mi separate Goodstay Saewha Hostel from Gwanghwamun, the city’s most popular attraction. 235 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Goodstay Saewha Hostel a score of 8.3/10.

Should I stay in a Seoul hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Seoul on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Seoul offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Seoul have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

1 hostel in Seoul currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Hostel Tommy, which is the most popular hostel in Seoul with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Seoul?

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Monday (£14). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £65.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 60 days before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 60 days ahead was £25 per night.

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Goodstay Saewha Hostel

79, Ikseon-Dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul, South Korea

1.6 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

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£26

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Seoul?

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Monday (£14). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £65.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 60 days before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 60 days ahead was £25 per night.

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