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Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Myeongdong Street

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In the heart of Seoul, Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with dry cleaning/laundry services and free in-room WiFi. Challenge friends to a game of pool or plan your day at the computer station, while enjoying perks like tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 People)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 People)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite with Kitchen (Private bathroom) | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite with Kitchen (Private bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 6 Bed Room (Shared bathroom)

Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

6 Bed Room (Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
43-45, Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-030

What's nearby

  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Myeongdong Street - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Gwanghwamun - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chungjeongno Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 14 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪샐러디 충정로점 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪차이로드 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪백암토종순대 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PARIS BAGUETTE - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Namdaemun Market
Close to Lotte Outlets Seoul Station and Namsan Mountain Park, Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
Room features
All 174 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per night

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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Seoul Station Guesthouse House
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse House Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse House
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Hostel
Kimchi Downtown Guesthouse
Kimchee Downtown house Hostel
Kimchee Downtown Hostel Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Seodaemun-gu, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Street, and Lotte Outlets Seoul Station. Namsan Mountain Park and Seoul City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chungjeongno Station is only a 3-minute walk and Seodaemun Station is 12 minutes.

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Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 252 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HYUNSUNG

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

접근성 최고

지하철역 도보 1분
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Choying

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

Poor service

Nothing like what it showed in the pictures. I was very disappointed with the front desk. This male staff with the tattoo is very rude as I had some questions to ask.Actled he is letting me stay there for free and doing me a favour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel isn’t the most amazing in Korea but the people and the hostel experience was one of the best I’ve ever had!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to subway, computer station handy, clean, inexpensive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Bed bugs

There were bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
無料サービスも多く、ゲストハウスとしては快適だった。 ただ衛生面は気になる点がいくつかあったので、今後の改善に期待したい。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
気持ちよく寝られました
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hostel is very cheap so don't expect too much, otherwise it's a nice place to meet young travelers and socialize over a drink, friendly staff such as a guy called Ocean, he worked there, but felt more like a friend. the hostel is located next to chungchongno and you can take line 2 and line 5 there which is very convenient. Located close to city hall and the main palace.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とりあえず部屋が臭かった。3泊したが一度もシーツ等を変えてくれはしなかった。水回りは悪いと思ってくれて大丈夫。エレベーターがないから重い荷物を持って階段上がり下がりするのはしんどい。2段ベッドの上段だったため、下段の人が少しでも動くと揺れる。ベッドによってコンセントが遠いから延長コードは必須。 しかし、世界中から来た人たちと英語で会話できたりしたため良かった。あと、立地もソウル駅まで歩いて10分程度。最寄り駅までは1分程度で行けるため問題ない。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean and good but a bit inconvenient

The hostel was okay, but the reasons I decided to move to another hostel were: toiletries were watered down, guest towel cabinets were empty, no electric outlet at my bed (not any extension cord). Apart from that the room and bed were pretty clean, and other travelers were friendly and easy to talk to! This hostel has a communal area to hang out, making it easy to make new friends. The train station is one minute from the hostel, and it’s really easy to get to anywhere around Seoul.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
チェックイン日に、トイレットペーパーがびちゃびちゃに濡れて乾いたであろうものが置いてあった。さすがに使うのに気が引けたので、新しいものが欲しいとフロントに貰いに行くと、なんで？って顔をされて嫌な気しかしなかった。立地は良いし、ウォーターサーバーもあるので日々助かったが、次も使用したいと思っていたので残念。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was having huge fun for my first solo trip. I used their share room and it’s quite good, having lockers for every bed. All room doors are using password instead of keys. It’s good for backpackers or people who travel alone, a good chance to make friends with people from other countries. They got both local staffs and foreign staffs. They are so friendly and helpful. They will also invite us to join activities with other guests. And don’t forget, Ocean is the nicest Korean guy I’ve ever met in Korea;)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
いろんな国の人と触れ合える コスパ良い
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
アクセスがとてもよかった。 ウォーターサーバーもあり、安全な飲み水が確保できて快適だった。 ただ水まわりはイマイチ。 洗面所では排水が漏れていたし、シャワーから出るとスリッパがびしょ濡れ。　 貸出タオルも数が足りないみたいで、手にすることはできなかった。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
受付の紙が、無くて困りました
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
位置好出行方便，但多人间的床品不是一客一换，没有提供早餐
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Recomended

Very nice and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

ソウル　最安値で　問題なく過ごせるので、私の常宿

ある意味　ソウル　最安値で　問題なく過ごせるーーーので　　私の常宿にしてます。１０００円以下で　安全にすごせるし、毎回　いろいろな国籍の旅人と　おしゃべり楽しめている
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A basic stay

An ok place. There are a total of 4 toilets and 8 showers total for who knows how many guys to share-so it is possible that you'll have 2 wait...rooms pretty basic-which is normal among hostels. Lounge seems comfy and kitchen to use. The location is very good-walkable to all major spots. overall it served it purpose:)
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
値段の割には十分。駅からも近い。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

LiFENG

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

舒適乾淨

離地鐵非常近，周邊環境舒適安靜，設備雖稱不上時尚但乾淨寬敞，價位合理，家庭4人房插頭很多，最棒的是還有台灣式插頭～超級無敵方便。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, friendly staff. Lots of people. For this price - I have nothing to complain about.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Arizona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
立地がよく、とても安いゲストハウスです。 ゲストハウスっぽいワイワイした感じがすきだったり、部屋のコンディションを気にしないのであればよい宿だと思います。 ただ、無償で貸し出されるはずのタオルが圧倒的に足りておらず、その点は改善を求めたいところです。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Kimchee Guesthouse is a great place to stay if you're looking to meet new people from around the world. The staff are all very kind and very patient and go out of their way to create spaces where people can engage in discussions about their travels and their experiences. Its chill, and if you need a place to kickback and maybe get some soju with friends, definitely give this location a try.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tiffany, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near to the Metro Station, very convenience to difference places. And there are some restaurant for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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