What is the cost of a hostel in Seoul?

€42/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 January is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Seoul hostels for as low as €8/night. In general, Seoul hostels for €25 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Seoul?

Based on our data, Hostel Tommy Renewal 2025 is the best Seoul hostel, with a rating of 9.4/10 from 2,279 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport?

Inno Hostel & Pub Lounge Hongdae is the nearest hostel in Seoul to Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport, at a distance of 10.1 km.

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 Jeongstay Hostel. Just 0.2 km separate Jeongstay Hostel from Hongdae Area, the city’s most popular attraction. 502 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Jeongstay Hostel a score of 9.1/10.

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 March (€22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is July (€77).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Tuesday (€32). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €59.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was €29 per night.

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Top-rated Seoul, South Korea hostels

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Hostel Vanilla 2 Dongdaemun

34-8 Jong-ro 57-Gil (66-8 Sungin-Dong)Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

3.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

€27

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Travel insights for hostels in Seoul

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Seoul including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Seoul is March (€22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Seoul is July (€77).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Seoul is Tuesday (€32). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €59.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Seoul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Seoul. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was €29 per night.

Top-rated Seoul, South Korea hostels

Browse through properties in Seoul, South Korea that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 6,550 properties in Seoul, South Korea and data was last updated on 9 December 2025.

These Seoul properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.

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Where to stay in Seoul

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Facts about staying in Seoul, South Korea

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