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Popular hostels in Seoul, South Korea

Discover well-known properties in Seoul, South Korea that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,650 hotels in Seoul, South Korea and price data was last updated on 31 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Seoul, South Korea is .
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52, Myeongdong 8ga-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 is located in Seoul and offers free Wi-Fi. It is surrounded by a range of popular shops and is minutes on foot from Myeong-dong Subway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1085 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
43, Dongmak-ro 9-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
Situated in the vibrant district of Mapo-gu, The One Hostel Hongdae in Seoul - Foreigner Only offers affordable accommodation with complimentary wireless internet. It is also conveniently located minutes on foot from Hongik Univ. Subway Station (Line 2).
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
692 reviews
Location
3.7 mi from city centre
9 Myeongdong 8na-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
Ideally situated in Seoul, Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong premier provides hip accommodation an easy drive from Hongdae Area and Korea University. Some of the facilities on offer at this sophisticated 3-star hostel are free Wi-Fi and a marble bathroom.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
1937 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
13/F, 24-28 Chungmuro 1(il)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
Located in Seoul, 57 Myeongdong Hostel is a short drive from Korea University and Seoul National University. It is also a short car trip from Hongdae Area and Cheonggyecheon.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
3248 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
11f,12f 61, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seoul, South Korea
Located in Seoul, Hostel Haru is within easy reach of Korea University and Seoul National University. It is also a short car trip from Hongdae Area and Cheonggyecheon.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
952 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
2F, 19-27, Myeongdong 10-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Located in lively Myeong-dong, just a few minutes from Myeong-dong Subway Station, Blue Mountain Myeongdong offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and a concierge. It also provides a ticket service, laundry facilities and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
801 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
31, Myeongdong 4-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Located in Seoul, Artravel Myeongdong is within easy reach of Korea University and Seoul National University. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
737 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
85, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ideally situated in Seoul, Hostel Korea - Changdeokgung provides hip accommodation within a short drive of Ewha Womans University and N Seoul Tower. It is conveniently located for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1907 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
3F, 21-7, Myeongdong 8Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Situated in lively Jung-gu, just a few minutes from Myeong-dong Subway Station, OYO Hostel Myeongdong 1 offers an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. It also features a concierge, a ticket service and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1023 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
38, Toegye-ro 20-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Situated in Seoul, the guest house is an easy drive from Korea University and Seoul National University. It is also a short car trip from Hongdae Area and Cheonggyecheon.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
1459 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Seoul

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Seoul.

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Thursday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £70.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £26 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Seoul, South Korea

Discover affordable stays in Seoul, South Korea that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Seoul, South Korea can be found for as low as £11 per night. There is currently one property in Seoul, South Korea that can be booked for this price. Hostel Korea - Original is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Seoul, South Korea. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Seoul at the moment. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
20-12, Jong-ro 65-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£11
Avg. per night
56-126, Daehyeon-Dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£14
Avg. per night
15, Daehak-ro 2-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£17
Avg. per night
48, Insadong 14 Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£17
Avg. per night
32-4, Jong-ro 16-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£18
Avg. per night
243, Hyoje-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
£19
Avg. per night
18-5 Yonsei-ro 2na-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
£20
Avg. per night
2-3F, 11 Toegye-ro 16-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-Gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
3.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£21
Avg. per night
31, Mapo-Daero 12-Gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£21
Avg. per night
79, Ikseon-Dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
19 Teheran-ro 43-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
4.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£23
Avg. per night
37-7, World Cup-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£24
Avg. per night
188, Cheonggyecheon-ro, 5th Floor, Seoul, South Korea
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£25
Avg. per night
15, Dongho-ro 34-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£25
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Seoul, South Korea

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Seoul to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Seoul at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
We've come across the following hostels in Seoul with different price and hostel class options. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Seoul.
3 stars
31, Myeongdong 4-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
15, Daehak-ro 2-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2 stars and under
243, Hyoje-Dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
52, Myeongdong 8ga-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
19 Teheran-ro 43-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
56-126, Daehyeon-Dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Other accommodations in Seoul, South Korea

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Seoul, South Korea. There are 6,650 properties in Seoul, South Korea and price data was last updated on 31 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Seoul, South Korea is .
12, Seogang-ro 20-Gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.9 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£21
Avg. per night
18-5 Yonsei-ro 2na-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
£20
Avg. per night
55 Myeongdong-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£37
Avg. per night
Seoul, South Korea
3.7 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
53, Donhwamun-ro 11na-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£85
Avg. per night
30 Banpo-Daero 16-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£59
Avg. per night
50 Hyoryeong-ro 53-Gil, Seoul, South Korea
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£65
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Seoul

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Seoul, South Korea to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
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Facts about staying in Seoul, South Korea

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Seoul to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 31 October 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

    The average price for a hostel in Seoul is £38/night. A good hostel deal in Seoul would be for £38/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £11/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in June, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in October 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 Tommy Renewal 2025 is currently the best, based on 2,228 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.4/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

    Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae 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, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Mapo-gu in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. The One Hostel 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 Insadong Hostel. Just 0.4 mi separate Insadong Hostel from Gwanghwamun, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,086 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Insadong 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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

    38 hostels in Seoul currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite, which is the most popular hostel in Seoul with this amenity.

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