Top Hostels in Seoul in 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light, and a sliding door leading to a closet.

1. Oasis Gwangjang Market

Jongno-gu

in soo

1.649.366 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and built-in lighting.

2. Seoul101 Jongno

Jongno-gu

1.932.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

3. STAY BUT SEONGSU

Seongsu-dong

4.143.922 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

4. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Myeong-dong

Siow Leng

A beach scene with people walking and standing, a sunset in the background, and a hill in the distance.

5. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

Sinchon-dong

Martin

856.750 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent church with a steeple and a modern high-rise.

6. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Myeong-dong

Sushant

2.063.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a bunk bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

7. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

Hongdae

Marlen

1.390.636 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette with a fridge, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

8. Hub82

Seongdong-gu

1.529.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A narrow urban street at night with illuminated signage and buildings.

9. Stay Together in Seoul

Jung-gu

A hostel with a sign reading 'VSTAY HOSTEL' and a door with a number '30' above it.

10. V Stay

Myeong-dong

1.816.478 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view of a building outside.

11. Stay Myomi Jongno

Jongno-gu

3.888.124 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with a staircase, a reception desk, and a banner advertising a filming location.

12. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hongdae

Huy Phuoc

1.024.097 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern elevator with glass doors, a marble wall, and a number sign indicating the floor.

13. Hostel Chloe

Jongno-gu

Mizutani

2.098.187 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A corridor with wooden walls, labeled sections A, B, C, and D, leading to a room with a window and a door.

14. Zen Seoul Stay

Jongno-gu

1.350.045 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with two beds, a wooden shelf, and a window with curtains.

15. Di Alley Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong

Chad

1.038.601 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hallway with a textured wall, a wooden door, and a small seating area with a plant.

16. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong

Mikkjal Sune

3.593.050 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

17. Upflo Hostel

Seocho-gu

shu bin

2.700.445 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

18. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Jung-gu

Luna

2.682.187 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows and a metal framework.

19. Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

Hongdae

Esther

2.599.308 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A small, neatly made room with a single bed, a bedside table with books, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a simple light fixture.

20. WAYHOME

Guro-gu

859.206 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

Lotte Hotel World

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property and location. Best place in town to stay."

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

8/10 Good

"Takes 45 min straight from Incheon Airport to Holiday Inn Express via ARAX. The hotel is conveniently located just above exit 5 of Hongik station. Plenty of amenities locally- lots of young students so buzzing until late night. However extremely safe and haven’t had any problems with anyone. Everyone is courteous and polite. Extremely rule-abiding people and expect the same from visitors too!! Our room on 13 th floor— small but compact for 2; Little disappointed about lack of wardrobes but actually didn’t matter. Clean bathrooms and toilets; warm water available all day. The rooms were actually cleaned and linen/towels changed daily, though we didn’t request them. Its a bit further away from the city centre (40-45 min) by Tube so if you are attending conferences like we did in COEX then may not be the best location. Breakfast was included and reasonably plenty of options that my 22 year old son tried and loved. Washing and dryer on the 16th floor and easy to use via cards. Overall a good experience and value for money!!"

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Number of reviews	1,209
Accommodation	211 Hostels
Lowest Price	856.750 ₫
Highest Price	4.143.922 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Seoul?

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

How many hostels should I expect to find in Seoul?

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Seoul, one of Expedia's 189 hostels could be a great option for you.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Seoul?

The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 1°C. The rainiest months in Seoul are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 243 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Seoul?

Overall, Seoul is known for its museums, temples and monuments. Major attractions include Myeongdong Street, Namdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village. Get out into nature with places such as Namsan Mountain Park, Seoullo 7017 and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park. Cultural attractions include Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Alive Museum Insadong.

What's the best way to get to and around Seoul while staying at a hostel?

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 Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. An alternative is Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), situated 30.5 mi (49.2 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station and City Hall Station. Train stations including Seoul Station and Haengsin Station make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.

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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

1. Oasis Gwangjang Market

2. Seoul101 Jongno

3. STAY BUT SEONGSU

4. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

5. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

6. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

7. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

8. Hub82

9. Stay Together in Seoul

10. V Stay

11. Stay Myomi Jongno

12. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

13. Hostel Chloe

14. Zen Seoul Stay

15. Di Alley Myeong-dong

16. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

17. Upflo Hostel

18. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

19. Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

20. WAYHOME

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Our top choices for Seoul hostels

1. Oasis Gwangjang Market

2. Seoul101 Jongno

3. STAY BUT SEONGSU

4. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

5. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

6. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

7. The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

8. Hub82

9. Stay Together in Seoul

10. V Stay

11. Stay Myomi Jongno

12. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

13. Hostel Chloe

14. Zen Seoul Stay

15. Di Alley Myeong-dong

16. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

17. Upflo Hostel

18. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

19. Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae

20. WAYHOME

Top Seoul Hotel Reviews

Lotte Hotel World

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