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 - 9 min walk
Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
566라멘 - 1 min walk
감나무집기사식당 - 6 min walk
포포야어묵 - 2 min walk
밀라노식당 - 1 min walk
바다회사랑 - 2 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 computer station
Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
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:
Shared bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish
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
Detached shared bathroom
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.
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 9 minutes by foot and Mangwon Station is 14 minutes.
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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 80 reviews
10 - Excellent
33
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 80 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 80 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 80 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 80 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
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
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Rebekkah
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Keishla
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
LABERTA
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Very good,
Po Pui
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10
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.
Hanna
10/10
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.
Jonathon
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
2/10
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.
Malinda
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
2/10
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