Hostel Seoul
9 Bomun-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Gangbuk, Seoul, South Korea
Gangbuk, Seoul - 2,8 km to center
Updated on 29/06/2025
Check-in / Check-out
- Check-in Time 16:00
- Check-out Time 11:00
Must-see activities in Korea / Hàn Quốc
Reviews
Review Score
Has 949 reviews on Agoda
Cleanliness - 7.6
Facilities - 7.4
Location - 7.1
Service - 6.7
Room Quality - 7.0
Review: the environment is so bad and dirty
Positive points: It was a cheap room. So glad I was able to secure a private room, which did have access to private bathroom, hot water, and mini fridge. Washing machine to use for very reasonable price. Also, staff was able to help me change my room from ground level to rooftop.
Negative points: First off - I communicated through the Booking portal to inform Hostel Seoul of my arrival time, but no one was at reception when I arrived. I messaged the hostel multiple times letting them know I was there, waiting to check-in no response. I waited 2 hours until another guest was able to contact the manager - immediate response was complaint that I did not pay for room yet (*this tells me they don't care about service, manager just wants money*). I told them I would like to see my room first, then I would pay.nnFirst room had a hole in the ceiling bigger that my fist that I sort of plugged with cardboard and tape, just to keep anything out.nnThe second room had very low ceiling throughout (*I kept hitting my head on light fixtures*), and bathroom had black mold EVERYWHERE (*ceiling, sink, and even around bottom of toilet🤢*) a little bit of mold even inside mini fridge. I asked for cleaning supplies so I could clean myself, but a staff member just advised I leave the bathroom door open. She said management has been told about this problem but refuses to do anything about it.nnAnd finally, bed not comfortable in either room like hundreds of guests had already slept right in middle of bed, creating a sinking feeling. I removed the pillow cases just to check condition of pillows -- disgusting!!! I ended up sleeping on top of blankets, using bath towels to cover up and rolled up as a pillow (*I figured - at least these get washed*). I just decided to tough it out for just a few days because it was a cheap room. I feel bad for anyone who had to share rooms.
Review: Dirty but cheap
Positive points: Location was good to access big attractions and public transportation.
Negative points: Very loud at night time as it was located next to a main road. Staff was not there all the time, which was not convenient and they were not friendly.
Review: Nice and cosy room for a quick stayover in Seoul
Positive points: Good enough for budget traveller, you can stay in seoul with low price, it has private bathroom too with water heater, and also tv, small refrigrator and free water to drink, you can also use washing machine there,
Negative points: I got room in front of kitchen or laundry room, and its so noisy, dont expect anything from cleaness, for advise.. its better to bring your own towel and bed cover, also slipper
Review: Sgt kotor, peralatan lama..katil patah..aircond x blh blh guna mujur musin sejuk…tv rosak
Positive points: Cleanliness needs to be improved.nnThe staff were kind and helpful
Review: The room we stayed in was extremely dirty and unhygienic. The bedsheets were smelly and clearly hadn’t been replaced with clean ones. There was dust all over, and the bathroom was filthy—there were hairs on the floor, and the toilet bowl hadn’t been cleaned at all. Avoid this place at all costs.
Positive points: My check in date is march 31 and staff reply on the morning around 10am. I'm was there around 6am and they reply 10am. So i waited for almost 4hrs before i check in.
Review: 因为去的太晚没低楼层了 然后因为太冷所以免费换了个其他房子n另一个房子很满意嘿嘿
Positive points: The location was near the subway, and the station was close to downtown
Negative points: The room really needs maintenance. The bathroom was also very dirty, and the towels… oh wow. They had a piss smell we just couldn’t use them, and again they were dirty. We had to buy a new towel at Daiso to dry after the showers. The bed had hairs and a yellowish color, seemed they didnt washed the sheets. It was really uncomfortable and disgusting staying there
Review: ห้องสกปรกและฝุ่นค่อนข้างเยอะ เหมือนเปลี่ยนแค่ผ้าปูที่นอนให้อยากเดียว
Positive points: Private room at the rooftop.nWashing and drying machine available
Negative points: No instructions to check in. Waited for more than an hour for the key.
Review: very greatt，warm and comfortable
Positive points: This was a horrible experience. The room was filled with black mold. There is no staff on site at all and their response time is abysmal. I ended up leaving within minutes and booking another hostel. I am currently trying to get a refund and they are being horrible in this process as well.
Review: My favorite and go to hostel in Seoul. The owner is very responsive and helpful.
Positive points: All good, very close to subway and bus station. For muslim tourist, halal restaurant no option (near hostel).
Negative points: The floor has dust.
Review: I really recommend this hotel for you guys! 👌nIt’s near to go around, station or bus stop
Positive points: No good
Location
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Airports
- Gimpo Airport (GMP) : 19.5 km
- Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) : 52.4 km
Public transportation
- Sinseol-dong Station : 420 m 8 min walk
- Changsin Station : 570 m
Hospital or clinic
- Daehak Pharmacy : 1.0 km
Shopping
- Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 3.9 km
Convenience store
- 7 Eleven : 380 m
Popular landmarks
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex : 2.6 km
- Bukchon Hanok Village : 3.1 km
- Insadong : 3.3 km
- Myeong-Dong Walking Street : 3.9 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : 3.9 km
- N Seoul Tower : 4.3 km
- Namdaemun Market : 4.5 km
- The War Memorial of Korea : 6.3 km
- National Museum of Korea : 7.2 km
- Lotte World : 10.1 km
Nearby landmarks
- Sinseol-dong Station : 420 m
- Myogaksa Temple : 500 m
- Seoul Folk Flea Market : 520 m
- Changsin Station : 570 m
- Jinheung Gidokgyo Baekhwajeom : 610 m
- Dongmyo Station : 670 m
- Bomun Station : 710 m
- Dongmyo (Eastern Shrine) : 740 m
- Dongmyo Shrine : 760 m
- Dongmyo Flea Market : 760 m
