Hostels in Seoul

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Shinchon Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free toiletries, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dongdaemun Design Plaza. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as TV in a common area. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel - Located steps from Myeongdong Street. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1 - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sinnonhyeon Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. H HOSTEL Itaewon - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Itaewon Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Seoul, one of Expedia’s 148 hostels could be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 1°C. The rainiest months in Seoul are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 243 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Seoul is known for its museums, temples and monuments. Major attractions include Lotte World, Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Get out into nature with places such as Namsan Park, Seoullo 7017 and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park. Cultural attractions include Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Seoul Museum of Art and Sejong Cultural Center.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Seoul in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. An alternative is Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), situated 30.5 mi (49.2 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Euljiro 1-ga Station, Jonggak Station and City Hall Station. Train stations including Seoul Station and Haengsin Station make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.