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OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

2.0 star property
Travelers connect at this lively Seoul hostel near Myeongdong Street, with a buzzing bar and a computer station for planning adventures.

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A modern interior with hanging light fixtures and greenery, a visible kitchen area, and a fan. - OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 (Seoul)
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a brick wall. There is a sign indicating the entrance and a staircase leading inside. - OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 (Seoul)
A compact bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant. - OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 (Seoul)
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of buildings through large windows. - OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 (Seoul)
A bathroom with a white vanity, a large mirror, a potted plant, and a wooden stool. - OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 (Seoul)
OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 in central Seoul offers a sociable base with a rooftop terrace and free breakfast. The bar is a relaxed spot to meet travelers. Nearby are Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage and laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A compact bedroom with a bed, a small desk with a lamp, a potted plant, and a mini-fridge.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a door, a window with blinds, and a small rug.

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a desk and a small fridge, a door, and a shelf with items.

Basic Twin Room

  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a small desk, a shelf, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeongdong Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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25-2, Daehak-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 03126

What's nearby

  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a fountain in the foreground.
    Cheonggyecheon
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    Gwangjang Market
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station
    2 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    13 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • 백제정육점
    2 min walk
  • 불타는 곱창
    1 min walk
  • 육즙당
    2 min walk
  • EDIYA COFFEE
    3 min walk
  • 류강현 커피집
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 75000 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KRW 75000 per vehicle applies.

Where is OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Insa-dong are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 5-ga Station is only a 2-minute walk and Dongdaemun Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice breakfast, great locarion, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the location feels a little back alley, the actual hostel was lovely. The place was clean and the staff went above and beyond to be helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Siok-Fong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely. The narrow stairs are not ideal. Transport using buses are very convenient. It is very close to a viral BBQ restaurant that serves Yukhoe (Korean raw beef tartare).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I shared the quadruple room with my 3 daughters. Very comfortable with ensuite. Friendly, helpful service and great location near airport busstop and subway station.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very basic room, quiet and clean. Breakfast very basic but filled the gap. Location was excellent! Easy walking to everything and lots of transportation close by. The girls at the front desk were very helpful. A great short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel in a convenient location during my 1 week stay in a non-shared single room. - The staff were very friendly and approachable. - Check-in process was very smooth and easy. - Off-hour instructions were clear for entry. - The rooms were clean and comfortable. - They offer a simple breakfast every day between 8-11am! - Option to leave your luggage after check-out to do some last-minute exploring before your flight back home! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, good location, kind staff. Recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roehl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are helpful and friendly. They make sure the common area is clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and spoke very good English. They were also very informative and always ready to help. The breakfast was very good. Nothing fancy, but a broad array of toast, cereal, juices, milk, coffee, and other stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent the rating for oyo hostel dongdaemun the best place to stay for my family the staff is so friendly and so quiet and so clean thank you so much to welcome gift and check out snack we appreciate the all stay in oyo hostel dongdaemun so greatfu !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
my stay at oyo was the best, coming from a traveler that usually stays in hostels this was the best hostel I have ever stayed at. I felt very at home and secure at this establishment. My group and I were super satisfied with our room and the space wasn’t as small as I expected.. expected it to be much smaller but it was just right for the three of us. we loved our stay so much we had to rebook this stay for our last couple of days left in seoul due to how close everything was near the bus stations, restaurants, the cu store and how welcoming the staff is . the front desk lady was such a sweet heart always greeting us when we entered and exited. Thank you so much for your welcoming hospitality! We would love to come back and rebook this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

GLMCV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very affordable. Very close to Jongno 5 ga subway station. Walking distance to Hyundai City outlet Store. With convi stores nearby. The only problem is that we stayed on the 5th floor and if you have heavy luggages they don’t have an elevator. They offer free coffee all day. Breakfast is free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qiao Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy place. Helpful, warm, and welcoming staff (I really should've asked for her name she's very nice 😩). Quiet area, with convenience store and eateries around. <5 min walk to a bus stop and about 5 min to the metro station (Jongno 5-ga). If you're coming during winter, floor heating & water heater works well - my shower water is sizzling hot on max heat setting. Only thing is there's no elevator, only stairs. So if you have mobility challenges, may need to chat with them first to see how they could accommodate. Other than that, can't recommend this place enough 💗 Will stay here again if I come back to Seoul!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qi Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the staff welcomed us with a local snack. We arrived a couple hours early and they were accommodating and we were able to get to the room super fast. We had two rooms, one on the 2nd and one on the 5th. Despite the walk up, I really enjoyed our 5th floor room. We were only there for one night but it was more accommodating than other places we have been. They even held our luggage after checkout and give us a goodbye treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its in a convenient area due to its proximity to dongdaemun market, insadong, ikseongdong, and cheonggyecheon stream. However, the area around the hostel is quite creepy at night. While korea is generally safe, I felt more uneasy in this area. Otherwise the hostel itself was clean, breakfast was decent and the rooftop is super cute. I stayed in a private room, which had a nice large bathroom, big bed and the AC worked well. However, there wasnt a lot of floor space for my luggages or anywhere else to store my things to organize myself during my stay. Also, the lack of an elevator was quite exhausting being up on the 4th floor, dragging my heavy luggage. Staff were very kind and helpful in getting my luggage up the stairs though!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location because it is located right around the corner from the airport limousine bus. Affordable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is perfect for solo travelers wanting a quiet space to relax! The hostel is well kept and the staff are super friendly and kind and will give you local recommendations. They have breakfast in the morning and the location is pretty central to everything. It takes about 30-45 mins by subway to get to places. This was my first time in Seoul and it’s a great hostel for female travelers. It’s not super social but you can connect with other travelers over apps, etc. Very affordable for budget travelers and good value for location/space. Highly recommended staying here if you’re visiting Seoul.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heated floors and scented candles!! The bathroom was a bit chilly and the windows clattered loudly, but overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thea Angela

Disliked: Amenities
Close to the train station No elevators
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto , muy acogedor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

YUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
浴室が広めで、シャワーとトイレの間が離れていたのでトイレを濡らさずにシャワーを浴びることができる。水圧はやや低いが熱いお湯は出る。 エアコンはあまり効かない（真夏ではなかったので問題なかった） ランドリーサービスは有料で受けられるが、コインランドリーが近所にあるのでそちらも利用しやすい。 個室内に冷蔵庫がある。 エレベーターが無い。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ちか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
とても楽しい滞在となりました。スタッフの方のお心遣いに感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026