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Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only

2.5 star property
Travelers discover Seoul's vibrant energy from Myeongdong Street, with easy access to iconic landmarks like Namdaemun Market and N Seoul Tower

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In the heart of Seoul, Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only offers a warm welcome with a terrace and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, store your luggage safely, and get assistance with tour tickets. The guesthouse's proximity to Namdaemun Market and N Seoul Tower has left previous guests in awe.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Single Room (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (non-Korean nationals only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, No Windows (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, No Windows (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (non-Korean nationals only)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, No Windows (non-Korean nationals only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, No Windows (non-Korean nationals only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Myeong-dong, a neighborhood in Seoul, Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only is near a metro station. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village 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 Seoul Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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38, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04630

What's nearby

  • View N Seoul Tower and the Seoul Fortress Wall.
    Namsan Mountain Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namsan Cable Car
    Namsan Cable Car
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.
    Myeongdong Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market
    Namdaemun Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral
    Myeongdong Cathedral
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station
    5 min walk
  • Seoul Station
    16 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • 목멱산방
    2 min walk
  • Kampungku
    1 min walk
  • 매화 양꼬치
    1 min walk
  • Bakso Bejo Korea
    1 min walk
  • Cabinet Coffee
    1 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's policy is to accept bookings only from foreign guests (non-Korean nationals only). Guests whose residence is in Korea will not be allowed to check in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. Namdaemun Market and Seoul City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Myeong-dong Station is only a 5-minute walk and Hoehyeon Station is 11 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

Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and very proficient in English. The rooms it self were very clean and the beds comfy. The shower was in a bit of an awkward position however was a good temp and pressure. The bathroom itself was in a clear box within the room which makes you get real cozy with whoever you’re staying with! The hostel was situated just off Myeong-dong not too close for all the noise but very convenient to all the food, shopping and metros. Overall was a very pleasant stay and would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many shops nearby and easy to walk to the shopping district.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for solo traveling. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymund

Disliked: Staff & service
Location is excellent. But they will not clean your room.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Moon Lam

Liked: Cleanliness
clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haochuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starria Hostel was an amazing find! The place is spotless, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The communication was top-notch, and the location couldn’t be better—just a short walk to Myeongdong and the metro. It made exploring the city so easy! I absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and affordable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Jayene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here and Myeongdong was just a few minutes walk away!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient because it was easy to access from Myeongdong Station and a convenience store was right next door. The owner is very kind to me, and I want to stay again when I go to Seoul!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Great stay!

Joon is such a good host!! He thinks about all the small details and is so kind, I would heavily recommend staying here
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing 11/10 stay

From check in to check out everything was amazing. The host was very nice and friendly, let me check in early and we even chatted a little before I headed out for the day. Room: The room was very cute, extremely clean, and amenities + water bottles were provided. I had my own private bathroom which was great. There was AC and heating, and floor heating as well. It was cozy, enough space for my suitcase and shopping bags. Location: It's in a great location! Myeongdong is a great place to go shopping and it was in walking distance so I could shop and then walk back to drop off all my bags and then head somewhere else. The station was maybe a 4-5 min walk away? It is up a hill so if you have some mobility issues then it might be a little hard. Also, in winter it is a little slippery but not very bad. Overall, this was an awesome place to stay! Very cute, clean and convenient. Will definitely book again in the future and recommend to all my friends !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Glazelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host/staff let me store my luggage for a few hours before the check in time and after my check out so that was very nice. The hostel was clean in general, the lobby was very spacious with lots of chairs to sit around and there's a corner with a good collection of LPs. I was also able to use their washing machine/dryer during my stay free of charge. Although I stayed in a room with no windows, it has 2 twin size beds so there was a lot of space for me to put my things. The small bathroom doesn't have a divider between the toilet seat and shower area so everything gets wet. There are also instances where the water from the shower seeps through the bathroom door so I had to face the nozzle away from the door. No breakfast is included when I stayed but there are coffee and sandwich shops down the street. The hostel is 6 mins walk to the myeongdong subway station, the local bus stops and airport bus stop. At night when walking the street towards the hostel I could see namsan tower at the top of the mountain. Overall my stay was comfortable and the staff was really attentive and always ready to help. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yuka

3泊だったのでお部屋のお掃除は無く、ゴミ捨てもセルフですが、バスタオルが交換できるのは良かったです。 外国人スタッフさんも説明等簡単な英語で対応してくれますし、すれ違うと笑顔で挨拶してくれます。坂道ですが明洞駅から割と近く便利です。 私は部屋が4階でしたがたぶん目の前が電光掲示板で、明け方まで赤と青がずっとチカチカしていました。カーテンだけじゃ遮れずかなり明るいのでアイマスクを持って行けばよかった、、と思います。 周りは全部シングルルームだったからか、隣の部屋の話し声とかは全く聞こえませんでしたが、廊下の端から端に向かって喋る宿泊客の声がかなりうるさかったです。真夜中と早朝、何度起こされたことか、、 隣の部屋の人とシャワーのタイミングが被ったら水か熱湯しか出なくなり、隣の人も困ってそうな雰囲気を壁越しに感じました。 トイレにシャワーと洗面台がついてるタイプ初めての経験でしたが、部屋が水浸しになりました笑 2日目からコツを掴みましたが、、笑 シャワーとベッドがあるだけでいいや！と思い値段重視で選びましたが、リピートはないです。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Priska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement parfait ! Excellent rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんより事前に丁寧なメッセージが届き、とても親切です。立地も良いです。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable Joon, nos compartió instrucciones y estuvo al pendiente. Dejé un par de artículos y me los guardó para recogerlos
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅からも近く、コンビニも何軒もあり、とても便利でした。　スタッフの方が日本語が上手で、色々お世話になり感謝しています。 　同時期にいらしている海外の方とも仲良くなれたり、とても楽しい思い出ができ ありがとうございました。　また、ソウルに行く時にお世話になりたいと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

hidenobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
繁華街に近くて便利です。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helle, moderne, wenn auch kleine bis winzige Zimmer. Alles Notwendige effizient und praktisch und liebevoll gemacht im Zimmer selbst und in den anderen Räumlichkeiten. Waschmaschine, Trockner, Selbstversorgerküche mit wirklich allem, was man braucht. Handtücher so viel und so oft man will. Alles im Gebäude sehr sauber. Super Lage in Myeong Dong. Und vor allem: unglaublich netter, hilfsbereiter Hostelbetreiber, der für alles Lösungen und Antworten findet auf Fragen, die absolut nichts mit seinem Job zu tun haben. Im Herbst komme ich wieder. Das Zimmer (dasselbe wie jetzt) ist schon gebucht für wiederum 3 Wochen.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ikuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で広い部屋にランクアップしてもらえて快適に過ごせました。 接客も親切で気持ちよく対応してもらえて良かったです。 価格以上の宿でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super séjour !!

Superbe ! Je recommande cet hôtel et y séjournerai à nouveau pour mon prochain séjour. Excellent rapport qualité-prix. L’hôtel est très bien placé, au centre de Séoul et des points d’interêt principaux touristiques. Situé à moins de 5 min de la station de métro, entouré de restaurants, supermarchés et magasins. Le staff est très agréable et attentionné. Chambre et salle de bain très propres. Serviette, linge de lit, brosse à dents, gel douche, shampooing fournis. Pensez à prendre du dentifrice, seuls des échantillons sont fournis. La chambre dispose d’un mini réfrigérateur, sèche-cheveux, d’une télévision, porte-manteau et climatisation, mais pas d’armoire. WIFI très bon. Si vous êtes sensible à la lumière et au bruit, pensez à prendre des boules quies et masque pour les yeux. En raison du Covid, le service de petit-déjeuner n’est plus proposé, mais la cuisine est à disposition des clients (congélateur, réfrigérateur, bouilloire, cuiseur à riz, plaques de cuisson, micro-onde, machine à café, grille-pain, fontaine à eau et tout le nécessaire pour cuisiner/manger). Une machine à laver et un sèche-linge sont aussi à disposition gratuitement.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

tami

Liked: Cleanliness
チェックアウトが早朝だっため受付がおらず、デポジットの返金が開けられませんでした。次回もし宿泊する時、デポジット無しにしていただけたら幸いです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

快適でした

スタッフの方が親切で快適でした。 シャワーはトイレと一体になっているタイプですので、それがダメな人はいると思いますが、値段相応だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
立地が良かったため、移動がしやすく、満足しています。有名なチキン屋さんや、コンビニも近くにあり、遊びやすいところでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff seemed pleasant. Check in was easy, check out took a little longer as I had to wait for someone to show up to the front desk and there was no means for calling them once at the front desk. Property was very secure. The room we stayed in was very small, and the bathroom/shower area was minuscule, but was well kept. The towel provided was more like a flannel, but it lasted for our 5 day stay. The first morning I showed up to breakfast I arrived at the start and nothing was prepared yet, and had to serve myself whilst everything was put out. Selection was always the same every day. Bread, that can be toasted. Cheese slices, jam, butter. Two types of cereal. Milk. Water dispenser. Coffee machine. Orange Juice. Also there was a basket of eggs, and 2 utensils for making scrambled eggs. Me and my girlfriend wanted to try on the traditional clothing that is available in this dining area also. Unfortunately though there was only female clothing available. It was fun, and was a nice extra experience to the hostel. Overall it was a pleasant stay. We spent most our time in Korea away from the hostel, so it sufficed as somewhere just to come home too and sleep. The main plus of this hostel is its location. It is very easy to get too from the nearby subway station. Takes just 5-10mins to walk there, and has many places on the road to eat, and get supplies. It is ideal for walking to the nearby markets, and to Seoul Tower. The subway nearby can easily take you anywhere you like.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
チェックイン時間の一時を過ぎてしまったのですが心良く対応してくれました。明洞駅から近いので便利です。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019