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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, near Hongik University

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1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located near Hongik and Yeonsei Universities, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offers a garden sanctuary in bustling Seoul. Guests enjoy a library, laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, lobby coffee, and exceptional multilingual staff assistance.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hongdae, a neighborhood in Seoul, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Namsan Mountain Park and Dongdaemun History and Culture 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.
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Map
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988

What's nearby

  • Yonsei University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hongik University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • YG Entertainment Building - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Seoul World Cup Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 7 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪566라멘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perlen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Papa Pho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪바다회사랑 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Boutique - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hostel near Hongik University
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Birdsnest Hostel Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel
Birdsnest Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae located?

Located in Hongdae, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hongdae Street and Hongik University. Yonsei University and Yonsei University Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hongik University Station is 7 minutes by foot and Mangwon Station is 14 minutes.

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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 80 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keishla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LABERTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Po Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the private room I stayed and loved the location of the hostel. The staff were very helpful. The only thing is that some of the other lodgers were not very respectful of the other people including the staff. They were loud at night and were not following the hostel rules.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

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

Exceptional Atmosphere

This hostel is very underrated. I can't quite comprehend how it's rating is 7/10 on many booking sites. For the price that I paid (about £7.80) per night, the value was exceptional. The entire place was organised efficiently whilst maintaining a volunteer based friendly atmosphere. They have volunteers from Germany, the U.S. and South Africa and this makes for a fun environment. I unfortunately only snapped one picture as I was leaving, however, there is a very spacious upstairs too with lots of common space as well as an outside area. The location is great and there is a kitchen with a stove, microwave and hot water dispenser. Towels are included, as are bathroom soaps and shampoo. Would recommend 110% if the price is right.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were never greeted by the host, the shared space had an odd smell, and the bed frame fell apart when I sat in bed. There was paper in the sink and the bathroom was unisex with only a shower curtain to separate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like bed bugs then this is your place! When I first arrived I was given a bed in a dorm that was okay. The next day the woman in the other bunk was covered in bed bug bites. Then the staff removed my stuff without me knowing so that they could replace the mattress. The next day they “disinfected” the room. That smell made everyone so nauseous, but it went away after 3 days. Well two days later and I’m now covered in bed bug bites. Not to mention the staff didn’t only just remove my stuff without consent, they don’t clean ever, the owner is very passive aggressive, and the other staff members were quite inappropriate to many guest. The only good thing is the price

8/10 Good

YOONKYOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
대체로 조아
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

何度も訪問しているゲストハウス。 今回はオーナーご夫妻がご対応頂いたので快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rentaro

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAIRI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

安く快適に過ごせます。

7年振りくらいの滞在でした。 ホステルのスタッフが親切で楽しかったです。 お安いお値段で快適に過ごすことが出来ました。 騒がしい方々、配慮に欠けた方々は居ませんでした。 また行きます。
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livingtree

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livingtree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localización está de locos para poder moverte en transporte público hasta los principales puntos de interés.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taishi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

RIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ga eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

편안한 새 둥지

가정집에 있는 것 같은 편안함이 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Akihiro

良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YEAJIN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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