Located in Seoul (Jongno-gu), INSADONG hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bukchon Hanok Village and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Myeongdong Street.
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Gwanghwamun
INSADONG hostel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include designer toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Secured uncovered self parking on site (KRW 12000 per day)
Secured uncovered extended parking on site (KRW 12000 per day)
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Shared microwave
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Heated floor (bathroom)
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Electrical adapters/chargers
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Slippers
Soundproofing
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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 elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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
INSADONG hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
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.
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.
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Junichi
22 Aug 2017
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
Helen and Hyujung are really friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way to find information for you. The room is a bit cozy but very clean and safe. Would stay again!