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INSADONG hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Gwanghwamun

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Rooftop terrace
City view from property
Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Dormitory Male

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Dormitory (Female)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Living room

Traditional Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
48, Insadong 14 Gil, jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110300

What's nearby

  • Gwanghwamun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seoul City Hall - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Anguk Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kotton Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪인사동그집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪선천 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪플러스84 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪달새는달만생각한다 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

INSADONG hostel

Hostel near Gwanghwamun
Close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, INSADONG hostel provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), concierge services and a TV in reception
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a vending machine and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (KRW 12,000 per day)
  • Secured, uncovered extended parking on site (KRW 12,000 per day)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: KRW 12000 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: KRW 12000 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

INSADONG hostel Seoul
INSADONG hostel
INSADONG hostel Seoul
INSADONG hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
INSADONG hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is INSADONG hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at INSADONG hostel?

Self-parking is available for KRW 12000 per day. Extended parking is available for KRW 12000 per day.

What time is check-in at INSADONG hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSADONG hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is INSADONG hostel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Jogyesa Temple and Gwanghwamun. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are also within 15 minutes. Anguk Station is only a 3-minute walk and Jonggak Station is 9 minutes.

INSADONG hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best for this price range
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: location, cost, rooftop, rooms have ac cons: rooms are tiny for 4 people. bathrooms had visible mold

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very convenient to travel around Seoul. Close proximity to many famous landmarks. Clean hostel and good host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Swee Kiang

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEUTCHE ATIL MARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small hostel but very welcoming. Mr Kim, the owner, is the best host! Keep it up Ajussi!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, great location for a good price
The location could not be better, it’s right at the insadong street. The rooms are in good condition. The room I got even had tv and our own washroom. Cleanness was good for hostel standards. The kitchen might look overwhelming but the breakfast was really good. The owner is a really nice guy and was always making sure people had what they needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Comfortable, clean and very well situated. The rooms have little extras, like a bedside lamp and multi plug access by the bed, hangers and rail, and it's quite spacious. The surrounding area is charming with a wide selection of restaurants and it's on the doorstep of the city center. I will definitely stay again when in Seoul.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great location in walking distance to sights, shops and transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great facilities, terrace in the rooftop, really good breakfast included and the owner was so nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here a couple of times. The owner is very nice, and they have a good breakfast. The bed wasn't the most comfortable. For the price I would have liked a little better bed, but I still liked the place enough to return. It's Close to the subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Staff was super friendly and helpful and we loved the fat orange cat. Kitchen has good selection of free condiments. Floor heating was really nice, room was super warm. In a really cool artsy area with tons of restaurants. The underground bar across the street is cool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Junichi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay place in a perfect location
The location is good if you're planning to look around the typical tourist destinations in Seoul. Insadong itself is a popular place to visit. The guest house is located on a narrow way near Anguk station. The route from the station is a bit convoluted and either google maps or Apple maps don't direct you effectively. Just map it and try to get close. It's not so hard. Inside is clean. I stayed in a dorm type room with four beds and a bathroom. It's a tiny room for four people. But overall it was okay. It has basic amenities like shampoo and body soap. It's got a hair dryer too. A locker for each persons is also provided in the room. Towels are provided but it's very small. You need to being a bath towel. A tap is in the room so if you're from Japan or America you can use your charger so wothout a converter. The bathroom is a Korean a Korean style bathroom. It's not like American where shower is blocked with a curtain or a wall, nor like japanese where the shower space, the changing room, and the toilet are completely separated. You need to learn to do all in the same space with no separation. The stuff are okay. The lady speaks a good English and she was nice, and theees a guy who speaks some japanese and he was not very polite. They don't have a lot of stuff so you can't expect a lot. The door lock is passcode so you don't have to carry a key. They have some umbrellas for you to use. Overall it's a nice place to stay in insadong for cheap.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Rene, South Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value
It's a clean hostel, my shared room had 4 beds. There is a kitchen with items to make breakfast. The staff is welcoming. It is located close to Insa-dong shopping streets and also close to a subway station (anguk station on the orange line). I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Emilly, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel!
The location is about 5 minutes walk to the subway station. Shops and restaurants are just nearby, you can find souvenirs at this location. No lifts in the hotel, you have to walk upstairs and it quite tiring especially after shopping! XD Overall, good stay!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience overall. Super friendly staff
Our stay at Insa Hostel was very good. We arrived at 6PM and reception Helen gave us very useful information about the area and attractions nearby. They also helped us carrying luggages to the third floor, as well as helping us taking the luggages to the bus stop on the last day of our trip. Very friendly staff and good location that is just walking distance to many attractions and the train station and airport bus station. One small thing that would maybe take points away from our experience is that there were mosquitoes in our room and I got bitten pretty bad at night sleeping. It may be due to weather. The room did include a mosquito repeller.

10/10 Excellent

Yuhwen, Taipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly hostel with great location
Very clean room. Staff speak fluent English. The location is right at the centre of Insadong.

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
very friendly owners, arranged everything for me to check in early

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, nice staff, place near to the subway station.

8/10 Good

David, Venezuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
INSA Hostel recommended.
Great weekend on Insa Hostel, really good attention from Mr. Kim and Helen; the location is just EXCELLENT Insadong street is the best place for stay, near subway station, groceries stores, coffee shops, restaurants, local cultural souvenir shops. Highly recommended for students and business trips.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Insa Hostel
Great staff, great location, just the room is a bit small. Not much room for big suitcases.