What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

€45/night is an average price for a hostel in Seoul throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in December is the most expensive month to book, and in December is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Seoul hostels for as low as €12/night. In general, Seoul hostels for €35 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Seoul?

Based on our data, Zzzip Guesthouse in Hongdae is the best Seoul hostel, with a rating of 9.6/10 from 635 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

Hi Seoul Youth Hostel is the nearest hostel in Seoul to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport, at a distance of 10.1 km.

What area of Seoul is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Mapo-gu, with 9% of our users looking to stay in Seoul searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Hostel Cleo Seoul Hongdae is a popular hostel in Mapo-gu that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Seoul closest to Hongdae Area?

The most popular hostel in Seoul that’s close to Hongdae Area is Nabi Hostel. Just 0.2 km separate Nabi Hostel from Hongdae Area, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,946 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Nabi Hostel a score of 8.8/10.

Should I stay in a Seoul hostel?

Staying in a Seoul hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Seoul tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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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 June (€33). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is October (€48).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Tuesday (€33). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €72.

How much is a hostel in Seoul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Seoul tonight starting as low as €13, rising to an average cost of €137, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €57 for a 4-star hostel in Seoul for tonight.

How much is a Seoul hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Seoul this weekend for as little as €16/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €17/night. For a 4-star hostel in Seoul, the cheapest rate recently found was €36/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 69 days before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 69 days ahead was €27 per night.

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20-12, Jong-ro 65-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

3.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

€17

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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 June (€33). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is October (€48).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Tuesday (€33). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €72.

How much is a hostel in Seoul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Seoul tonight starting as low as €13, rising to an average cost of €137, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €57 for a 4-star hostel in Seoul for tonight.

How much is a Seoul hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 69 days before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 69 days ahead was €27 per night.

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