Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the historic sites while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks get the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gyeongju Station. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Casa Mini Hotel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Hostel Dahyun - Property features include free breakfast, free parking and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Gyeongju, one of Expedia’s 13 hostels might be a great choice.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 3°C. The rainiest months in Gyeongju are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 202 mm of rainfall.

In general, Gyeongju is known for its temples, historical sites and theme parks. Major attractions include Hwangnidan-gil Road. Get out into nature with places such as Daereungwon Royal Tomb, Tumuli Park and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Cultural attractions include Gyeongju National Museum, Kyongju Folk Craft Village and Silla Arts And Science Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Gyeongju in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Pohang (KPO), located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from the city centre. Another option is Ulsan (USN), situated 19.6 mi (31.6 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Gyeongju Station, Seogyeongju Station or Gyeongju KTX Station.