What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

On average, it’s $83/night for a hostel in Seoul, though $71/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $17/night in Seoul. Try to avoid booking your hostel in April (the most expensive month). Booking in July (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Seoul?

With an average review score of 9.4 (out of 10) from 2,328 HotelsCombined users, Hostel Tommy 50 off sale for 10th Anniversary on 2026 is considered the best Seoul hostel.

What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae is 10.1 km 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?

Mapo-gu is the most popular area of Seoul to stay in. In the past year, 9% of HotelsCombined users looking for Seoul hostels searched within Mapo-gu. Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner only is a popular hostel in Mapo-gu if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Seoul closest to Dongmyo Subway Station (Line 1 & 6)?

The most popular Seoul hostel near Dongmyo Subway Station (Line 1 & 6) is Hostel Vanilla 2 Dongdaemun. Hostel Vanilla 2 Dongdaemun has a rating of 8.9/10 from 600 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from Dongmyo Subway Station (Line 1 & 6).

Should I stay in a Seoul hostel?

Hostels in Seoul tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Seoul hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul is July ($17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is December ($158).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Saturday ($18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $158.

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 $48 per night.

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Goodstay Saewha Hostel

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

2.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$42

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Travel insights for hostels in Seoul

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul is July ($17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is December ($158).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Saturday ($18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $158.

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 $48 per night.

Top-rated Seoul, South Korea hostels

Browse through properties in Seoul, South Korea that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 6,438 properties in Seoul, South Korea and data was last updated on 27 January 2026.

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Should I stay in a Seoul hostel?

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