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HONESTY STATION

HONESTY STATION
2.0 star property
Sinchon-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"온수가 끊기는 점은 꼭 보완 필요해보여요. 한 겨울에 찬물로 샤워했어요 "
South Korea
Jong Ju
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
HONESTY STATION
Interior detail

Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Loft13 Hostel
Hallway

Mullaejung

Mullaejung
2.0 star property
Yeongdeungpo-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
"きれいな部屋だった。１号線と２号線の駅に近くてどこにいくにも便利。価格も安い。共有スペースも居心地いい。シャワーと洗面スペースが狭くてちょっと使いづらかったけど、コスパ最高でした。"
Japan
Kiyoshi
$36 nightly
The price is $43
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Mullaejung
Exterior

Gangnam Seven Hostel

Gangnam Seven Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (37 reviews)
"Very dirty room. Found moldy crackers on the side of the bed. "
United Kingdom
Buenz
$28 nightly
The price is $32
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Gangnam Seven Hostel
Exterior

Mutal Stay

Mutal Stay
2.0 star property
Guro-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"여러모로 좋았어요"
South Korea
Howoong
$47 nightly
The price is $53
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Mutal Stay
Staircase

Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Room was clean and check in/out was convenient. Good AC, WiFi, and hot water."
United States
chris
$35 nightly
The price is $39
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stitches House - Hostel
Free daily continental breakfast

H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Because it is located in Itaewon, it was so convinient place to enjoy Famous places in Seoul. "
Japan
Sayuri
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
H HOSTEL Itaewon
Quad Room (shared kitchen, shared bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

AnOn hostel

AnOn hostel
1.0 star property
Eunpyeong-gu
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Bed was very hard (okay for me but maybe not for everyone). Shower is just a shower head in the bathroom, no shower curtain or anything. Weird smell from the AC. Overall comfy and cheap, good vibes from the whole building. "
United States
Cecilia
$54 nightly
The price is $59
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
AnOn hostel
Aerial view

Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel

Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Paldal-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (53 reviews)
"The atmosphere is great, and the host is humble and kind. I would love to stay there again!"
Japan
Yusuke
$24 nightly
The price is $27
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
Hallway

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (49 reviews)
"Even though most rooms are shared, it is very private. When I used the bathroom or kitchen there were rarely people, so it was really relaxed. Richard is also very friendly and always ready to help! If I ever come back to Seoul I would stay here again :)"
Germany
Tabea
$35 nightly
The price is $39
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
Reception

Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel

Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff. Slightly small rooms and thin walls."
Sweden
Anonymous traveler
$66 nightly
The price is $73
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
Exterior detail

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Great place for backpackers and people exploring Seoul."
United Kingdom
Ivan
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
Reception

Naru Hostel

Naru Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (73 reviews)
"Room was decent size and clean. The free washer and dryer on the 3rd was nice to have available. Only complaint is that mattress was a little too firm for my liking, but wasn't terrible and I still able to sleep well enough. I would rebook here again. "
United States
Jonathan
$28 nightly
The price is $32
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Naru Hostel
Porch

Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation

Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (110 reviews)
"Location is very strategic snd near to all places i needed to go. Accommodation rate is very affordable and more than commensurate … thank you to Tella, for her hospitality."
Philippines
Liza
$30 nightly
The price is $33
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation
Check-in/check-out kiosk

K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1

K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (254 reviews)
"Easy access to shoping area. Convenient location."
United States
PREMRUDEE
$50 nightly
The price is $56
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
Interior

Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)

Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Great social place to stay."
United Kingdom
Ivan
$43 nightly
The price is $48
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Time Travelers Relax - Hostel (Foreigners Only)
Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse

The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Super affordable, great location and host was very helpful. Would recommend to everyone!"
United States
Matthew
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Blossom Yeonnam Guesthouse
Front of property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (83 reviews)
"Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend."
United States
Rebekkah
$30 nightly
The price is $34
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae
Single Room, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hostel Seoul

Hostel Seoul
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
"It's pretty good compared with the high priced hotels."
South Korea
Min Ki
$30 nightly
The price is $33
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hostel Seoul
Reception

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (76 reviews)
"Room is ok but too hot. Otherwise we are satisfied "
Canada
Felix
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5
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Top Gwangju Hotel Reviews

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff for checkin and the maid was very nice. She went out of her way to provide us with fresh towels! Thank you for the lovely stay!"
Christiana 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
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Find out more about Gwangju

Gwangju Hostels information

Number of reviews
397
Accommodation
171 Hostels
Lowest Price
$27
Highest Price
$91

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gwangju?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 34°F. The rainiest months in Gwangju are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Gwangju?
Generally, Gwangju is known for its skiing, monuments, and museums. Major attractions include Lotte World. Get out into nature with places like Namhansanseong Provincial Park, Yulbom Botanical Garden, and Dumulmeori. Cultural attractions include Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, and Seongnam Arts Center.
What's the best way to get to and around Gwangju while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Gwangju on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), 29.4 mi (47.3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Wonju (WJU), situated 36.6 mi (58.9 km) away.

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