Insadong Hostel

Location: 48, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, kr

Star Rating: 8.1 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Secured parking

Rooms Available

• Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a dining area, air conditioning and electric kettle.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

  Fitted with bunk beds for 4 guests, this male dormitory room is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems and a shared bathroom located within the room. Rate is for 1 male guest only.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Single Room

  This single room is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems and a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  This double room is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems and a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Triple Room

  Fitted with bunk beds for 3 guests, this triple room is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems and a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  The quadruple room features Ondol, Korean traditional floor heating, and comes with two bunks and two Korean futon mats to accommodate up to four guests. The private bathroom includes a shower and free toietries.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  Fitted with bunk beds for 4 guests, this female dormitory room is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems and a shared bathroom located within the room. Rate is for 1 female guest only.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Korean Style Quadruple Room

  The quadruple room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the well-equipped kitchen. The quadruple room also has a barbecue. This air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels a washing machine and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  The twin room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the well-fitted kitchen. The twin room also comes with a barbecue. This air-conditioned twin room features a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels a washing machine and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  The twin room offers a dining area, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the fully equipped kitchen. The twin room also provides guests with a barbecue. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Charlie (4/5): - This place so bad not sure there AD
• Addis (7/5): Good - good location, breakfast (even i didn’t have it) small dorm, toilet with broken facilities
• Jessica (8/5): - Breakfast was great, we got to meet so many people from France.
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nikolai (10/5): Best for it's price! - Good location, price, facilities, HOST and CAT!!! 🐈
• Mingrui (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (8/5): Very good -
• Róisín (4/5): Disappointing - The hostel is in a very good area, close to the palaces, cultural villages and right beside a metro line. The area is quiet, safe and immaculately clean. The free breakfast is good (toast eggs sausages cereals juices etc) I don’t normally write reviews, let alone bad ones, but don’t feel like the reviews on booking are representative of our stay here, and really wouldn’t feel comfortable here as a solo female traveller. The rooms are absolutely tiny (beds one person width across from each other). there are signs to leave your luggage in the hallway outside your room (no security) because of lack of space. Not all the beds have curtains, and they are at head height, which is very awkward in such a tiny room. Our group were in 2 rooms, and neither of the bathrooms were cleaned across the 5 days we were there. The kitchen is awkwardly small at breakfast time and the owner is very particular about you using his kitchen (how plates should be stacked on the drying rack, where food should be placed on the table, told my sister she must have a dirty house because she left bubbles on a plate). We also accidentally came down early for breakfast and he huffed and puffed about us being there. Lastly, when other ladies we met here left a truthful review the owner emailed them a nasty email with hateful comments. Maybe he will do the same to me! It truely does not feel like he wants you in his home, and if I was travelling alone I would have felt uncomfortable. I would suggest you say somewhere on the metro line for the same price, and then just go into Insadong when required.
• Płaza (10/5): Exceptional - This was the second time I was staying in this hostel and again I was very satisfied. The location is just perfect and the price is very adequate to the conditions in the hostel.
• Yvette (6/5): Disappointing, including response from host - Good location. The host provides a free breakfast.. Includes coffee, toast, sausages, eggs, fruit and yoghurt. There is also a fridge where you can buy drinks (including beer) at prices cheaper than the local convenience store..just put the money in the honesty tin. Although the bedroom was cramped, there was room under the beds to store our bags. Good A/C and WiFi We arrived an hour before 3pm, but there was no one around (except the cat) and we couldn't even store our luggage before check-in. We were on the third floor. Getting used to no lift on this trip, but the rickety banister on the upper staircase didn't give me a lot of confidence carrying my bag up the stairs. Further up (by more a ladder than stairs) is the "sun terrace" and self service washing machine (be sure to turn off the tap after doing the washing, as the water leaks all over the floor). The bathroom had black mould and a horrible smell which seemed to be coming from the drains. The top cover on the bed was made of an itchy synthetic material which was very uncomfortable. Message from owner after review: "I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd be embarrassed by your stupidity and the fact that the washing machine on the roof leaked because of you. I'm happy that I won't be meeting horrible old ladies like you any time soon."
• Ka (8/5): Very good -
• Elné (5/5): Passable - Central location close to the palaces and near busstops. Breakfast provided, but excludes drinking water during your stay.
• Nick (7/5): Good -
• Pauline (7/5): Good -
• Hongmei (9/5): Superb -
• Rocha (3/5): It was good for my first time in South Korea, but I was expecting a little be more about general cleaning and staff - The location was very good and the breakfast and security service was very good. I didn't like the staff they weren't friendly, the room was very dirty and the shower didn't work properly
• Adriano (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jay (7/5): Good -
• Pinja (5/5): Passable - The location is absolutely perfect and the owner is really nice and helpful. We had a cockroach in our bathroom and my companion has entomophobia so we had to change to other location, also before that our rooms hairdryer started to smoke, and it’s on the wall so a bit scary, even tho we got new one from the owner.
• Aliona (7/5): Good -
• Phillipe (7/5): Good location not very comfy - The location was pretty convenient The room to small I have to leave my luggage in the hallway
• Robert (7/5): Mattresses are a bit hard but nice and clean hostel. - Breakfast was great! And the staff is super nice. Unfortunately I had a guy snoring in my room. Basically had no sleep at all. I think the two other guys in my room also had a bad sleep because of him.
• Alex (10/5): Great Hostel - Great hostel for my week in Seoul. The location was very central to many tourist spots and very walkable. The host was kind and provided a nice breakfast each morning consisting of eggs, bread, fruit and juices at no additional cost. The room was a bit small and older, but well within expectations for the price point. I felt safe and would stay again!
• Fiona (10/5): Exceptional -
• Baker (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alice (9/5): The best hostel for exploring Seouls history! - Fantastic location and a great base to explore Insadong and Myeong-dong by foot, with super easy access to metro/bus links for other parts of the city. Lovely staff, clean and pretty good breakfast. The only downfall was the small room, it wasn’t a big issue as I got along with my roommates but getting ready in the morning was a bit of a challenge in the space. It wouldn’t put me off staying here again though.
• Kurnosova (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bilikisu (8/5): Very good - This is a great option right in the middle of Insadong. There were plenty of restaurants, convenient stores, and local attractions within walking distance. The train station and airport bus stop are a 3 minute walk away. The area also felt really safe. I stayed in a private bedroom, and everything was as pictured. The room wasn't big but would be enough space for a solo traveler, couple, or parent with a child. It had a small fridge, ac, and tv. Note I didn't use the ac or TV. The bathroom had a wc, sink, and shower (no separate shower space). Basic toiletries and towels were provided. Breakfast is included and is self-serve eggs, bread, juice, tea, coffee, fruit, and assorted veggies. The host is really nice and is usually available to answer questions. Great value and great location. Nothing really.
• Benhurr (8/5): - Good overnight, not for long stays.
• Péter (10/5): Exceptional - terrace, breakfast, kitchen conversions, cat 🐈,
• Lorcan (8/5): Very good -
• Vaclav (9/5): Superb - - Great hostel for good value - Free breakfast included - Cute cat to pet - Not a good fit for people with a cat allergy
• Dilan (7/5): Good and convenient - The room was smaller than I thought. There was a AC but the remote was not there. Breakfast is free but you have to make it by yourself. Overall it was a good stay. The location was perfect. Close to the bus station and the metro. Lots of attractions within walking distance. One bus away from the Airport
• Angélique (8/5): Nice hostel in an animated area of Seoul - The location is really good close to the palace and restaurants and shopping. The welcome is nice and very flexible for the schedules. There is a breakfast with a lot of things, tomatos, bread, eggs, yogourt etc. It is a bit small for 3 persons and old fashioned but for the price very good.
• Denitsa (10/5): Exceptional - It's a great place to stay, with very kind and patient owner. The hostel has the best location - walking distance to both main palaces, comfortable for a short period stay, it offers everything you might need for a sightseeing type of visit to Korea.
• Raja (10/5): Exceptional -
• Esteban (6/5): A functional option if location is your top priority. - Unbeatable location. The hotel is very well located, making it easy to reach all the main attractions on foot. However, the room was quite small and basic in terms of comfort. The bathroom was outdated, although it did have a window which allowed for good ventilation. The bed was a bunk bed, and the mattress wasn't particularly comfortable, so we added a duvet on top to improve it.
• Denin (9/5): A warm and welcoming hostel with a fantastic location, great breakfast, and lovely rooftop and budget-friendly price. - The hostel has a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. I especially appreciated the generous breakfast – there were eggs, toast, muesli, and even sweet potatoes during my stay, plus juice and coffee. Mr. Kim, the owner, is incredibly kind and hospitable, which made a big difference. The rooftop terrace is absolutely lovely, a great place to relax. And the location is truly unbeatable – it doesn’t get better than this! The furnishings and overall interior are a bit dated, so you should be aware of that. The rooms are also on the smaller side. However, considering the very affordable price, I think it’s a fair trade-off.
• Theo (7/5): Good location and breakfast. Didn't like it has some kind of "curfew". - Free good breakfast. Location is superb with close transport, lots of amenities and quiet neighborhood. The place is not a hostel per se. It's more like a super big house with lots of rooms. There's no common room or any space you can hang out with others. The only thing you can use outside of your bed is the kitchen table which is also the table that the owner stays all day and when he goes to sleep (around 23:00) he just closes everything and turn off all the lights. So you either stay out of the hostel or go to your bed to sleep.
• Una (7/5): Good -
• Iana (8/5): Worth the money - Location is very near to the station and walking distance to tourist attractions.
• Alice (10/5): Perfect stay in Insadong - Great location, clean room and kitchen. The atmosphere is very cozy and familiar, highly recommend!
• Vaibhavi (9/5): Great value for money. Would recommend to youth. - The owner was really helpful. He helped us find a mode of transportation to the next place.
• Zicng (8/5): Very good - The location so good for traffic, train - bus - walking...
• Ganga (10/5): Exceptional - Location is great , host super friendly and helpful. Floor heating in room great 👍 for cold days in Seoul .
• Erwin (10/5): The hostel is great! It’s a strategic point for getting around Seoul. - The place was great! It’s very close to the most important spots in Seoul. Breakfast is free, and the staff is kind. In my opinion, everything was good.
• Şeyda (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kei (8/5): It is in general a pleasant stay. It is price worthy. - Near to metro The blanket and the room has a smell. The room is a bit small but it is okay.
• Ellen (7/5): Good -
• Ksenia (9/5): Superb -
• Paul (9/5): Superb - Good location area.
• HIROKO (8/5): - 初めての韓国旅行で韓国語も英語も苦手な私達をオーナーも宿泊客も優しく迎えて下さり、楽しい旅になりました。また、利用したいと思います。
• Myles (9/5): Superb - The price, the convenience and the friendliness was great!
• Valerie (6/5): good for a few days - the location of this place is very nice, its not that touristy and very close to many different areas of seoul. also a good walkable distance to places like myeongdong, ikseondong, euljiro,... the subway station is also really close, which was convenient. check-in was easy, because you dont have to talk to anyone as they send you all informations via text message. you get what you pay for, but compared to other hostels, in my opinion it was not that clean. the rooms are also very small which is understandable, but if there is one person standing in the 'hallway' between the beds, then there is no room for another person to stand. could also be tricky with big luggages, since there is not a lot of space to place your things, especially when you're on the top bed. and you have to have luck with your roommates, mine was snoring and singing in the shower while everyone was still asleep....
• Theingi (5/5): Passable - location
• Sjoerd (9/5): Superb - Sanitairy facilities Not a big social hub
• Flavio (9/5): Superb -
• Cristina (10/5): Exceptional - Great money value. Easy access to subway stations. Easy checkin and checkout. Location next to main attraction. Walking distance from the palaces and only 2 minutes walk to Insadong street. Clean and cozy. The staff is really nice and helpful. And as a bonus they have a very nice cat ☺️ There wasn't anything I didn't like.
• Ursula (8/5): Very good value and superb location - The hostel was extremely good value for such a fantastic location close to key tourist attractions. The owner was helpful and friendly and the free breakfast was a bonus. The rooms could do with updating and the position of the shower wasn't ideal as it turned the bathroom into a wet room. The key lock system was temperamental at times and it would be helpful if the hostel contact number was on whatsapp given that many international guests can't ring phone numbers but can call numbers on whatsapp.
• Barry (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast is good Maybe abit cramp but worth it cos of the breakfast
• Dean (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jane (8/5): Very good -
• Jennelyn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lison (7/5): Good -
• Jitu (9/5): average place to stay - location is really good 2 mins walk from anguk station. market nearby. indian restaurant is also nearby. very close distance to palace and market. breakfast was good. bathroom was really bad. broken toilet seat and shower pressure was bad. no hot water. room was smelly and not that clean
• Barrios (4/5): Perhaps it worth the value for money, but for 1 or 2 nights. One week was to much - The Location is amazing. Breakfast included is a good plus. We stayed in room number 4 (dorm for 4 beds) 3rd floor. Looks like the beds need new mattresses. A bit too uncomfortable. No duvet cover. It’s the first hostel we ever stayed in, that doesn’t have them. That’s unhygienic, considering the rotation of people. Inside our room was smelly mostly of the time. No clue why. We couldn’t use the private shower of the room, because there was no hot water pressure. The hostel offered us to use the shared shower in the first floor, while they fixed it, but there was no solution during the week we stayed. The stairs to the 3rd floor had no handrail to hold on to.
• Mariia (8/5): Very good -
• Isabella (9/5): Superb -
• Marcus (7/5): Good - Cheap, good location, locals were good with english, could leave bags there at any time. The rooftop area was fun but it was winter when I went so it was too cold. It's not a proper shower. If you're really trying to go cheap it's doable. My friend and I were fine not having a proper shower for a week.
• Adrian (10/5): Great location with great view from rooftop and a friendly fat cat - Rooftop was very nice and free breakfast provided by Kim and his pet fat cat Nothing all good
• Dan (6/5): Pleasant -
• Samir (10/5): lovely place to stay - the staff ,the location,the breakfast,the cleanliness nothing
• Ashvinie (8/5): Very good -
• Dina (6/5): Pleasant -
• Loren (5/5): Cheap hostel, set your expectations accordingly - Comfortable bed The bathroom was not very clean
• Marissa (7/5): Good - Great location, it was convenient and nice to have breakfast and coffee provided, and the room had all the necessities. The room smelt really, really strongly of what I hope was cleaning products, particularly the mattresses. It didn't go away even with me airing out the room as best as possible. Very headache inducing and I ended up sleeping with a mask on to try and reduce the smell.
• Ashvinie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Fatemeh (10/5): We liked it here very much. Would recommend. - The location is amazing. A short walk away from major tourist attractions and all the basic and essentials are only a minute or two away from the hostel. Room was clean and tidy and provided essentials. The owner of the hostel is very helpful and friendly as well. The outdoor area on the roof and the free breakfast is a plus. This wasn’t a problem for us but keep in mind that this is a hostel so rooms are quite small and there may not be room to store big luggage. People in previous reviews complained of noise however we did not have any problems with noise or soundproofing.
• Adam (8/5): Very good - Great Location, close to metro station and plenty of local bars, restaurants, and shopping. Host was super friendly with good communication before and during the stay. Room was very cheap and clean. Fresh towel provided each day. Bathroom was a bit dated/run down (But still clean and functional!)
• Nina (10/5): Perfect stay for solo travelers - I had a fantastic stay at this hostel! The hosts were incredibly nice and supportive, always ready to help with any questions. The location is unbeatable—just a 2-3 minute walk to Anguk Station, which is also a stop for the airport bus, making arrivals and departures super convenient. There’s a convenience store nearby, and Insadong Street, with its shops and restaurants, is just steps away. Many main attractions are within walking distance, making it easy to explore the city on foot. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast each morning, which was a perfect start to the day. Everything was wonderful, and I highly recommend staying!
• Cortney (9/5): Excellent value in excellent location - Incredible location- walking distance to all the main sights, in a cute traditional neighborhood, right off a major bus stop and metro station (whose line connects direct to the Express Bus Terminal); the owner is really nice & there is a cute cat! Also, a nice rooftop to chill on & free use of the washing machine. Plus, it was the only hostel dorm I ever stayed in that had its own mini-fridge. It’s a small property so rooms & common spaces might be a bit cramped; but for this location, price and overall quality, you can’t beat it
• Arvind (7/5): Good -
• J (9/5): Superb -
• Yael (8/5): Very good - Great location and amazing people Very small rooms and the shower is connected to the faucet
• Benny (4/5): Disappointing -
• Thomas (7/5): Good - Location & Rate You get what you pay for^^
• Pamela (10/5): I will always comeback to this accommodation! - It always feels like home!
• Shirley (9/5): Superb - The location was very good, close to everything. It was a great place to stay for the budget conscience with breakfast provided.
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional -
• Luis (5/5): Passable - Close to pricipal atractions Very small room; unconfortable
• Angela (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sakshamm (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maria (7/5): Nice! - The location is amazing! Super safe neighborhood (although most of seoul is safe) very close to lots of cool destinations and museums. Staff also super friendly and polite. Its a little tight space, and not luxurious, but for the price and location its 100% worth the money. Like I said, its a little tight space.
• Claire (7/5): A great location, comfortable and everything included. - Nice hostel in fabulous location in Insa-dong Laundry facilities on the roof after 6pm up a steep ladder. Cracked sink so floor always wet.
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gijs27382 (8/5): Very good -
• Mao (8/5): Good. I may come again if i visit Seoul again. - The location and its price were very reasonable. The owner was friendly and shared information about his experiences. The breakfast was good. There was a comfortable hammock at the rooftop, with a tranquil view. As a dorm, some other guests were not that considerate of their own behaviors or habits.
• Lee (3/5): Poor - Convenient location, easy check in and check out My bed was not ready when I arrive, its a shared dorm and all the beddings appeared used. Stains on the sheets. Toilet was not particularly clean and the shower in my room doesn’t work. Luckily there is spare bathroom downstairs.
• Dong (10/5): - Best for this price range

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