Find Cheap Hostels in Seoul

What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Seoul, one of the 205 hostels here could be a great choice for you. No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
• Budget prices
• A social environment

Hostels are a great way to stay in Seoul for a good value, so you can save your money for going out. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

Hostels in Seoul

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first:

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers.

K-Pop Residence Myeong Dong - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers, hair dryers, and desks.

K-POP GUESTHOUSE Seoul Station - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

Lookhome - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with free toiletries and hair dryers.

Flex Home Guesthouse - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Rooms come with showers.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Seoul?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that may be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and December are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 55° F and nighttime temperatures average 15° F
• April-June: 82° F is the daytime average and 35° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 87° F and nighttime averages are around 52° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 72° F during the day and 17° F at night
• Average rainfall is 49.25 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Seoul?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy these places:

• Gyeongbok Palace
• Dongdaemun Market
• National Museum of Korea

• Namsan Park
• Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs
• Tapgol Park

• War Memorial of Korea
• T.um SK Telecom Technology Museum
• K-Style Hub

In general, Seoul is known for its:

• Shopping
• Cultural attractions
• Museums
• Temples
• Monuments
• Restaurants
• Cafés

How to Get to Seoul and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), located 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), situated 30.2 mi (48.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Walk to nearby metro stations like Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station, and City Hall Station. If you're eager to explore more of the surrounding area, head over to Haengsin Station to catch a train.