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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street

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Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking (4 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking (4 guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6-10, Dasan-ro 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-450

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cheonggu Station - 1 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪하누에뜰 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪롯데리아 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪백두산양꼬치 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪이화원 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪녹동뻘낙지 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and a reception hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 24-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 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, debit cards, and cash
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kimchee Dongdaemun2 Guesthouse
Kimchee Dongdaemun2 Guesthouse Hostel
Kimchee Dongdaemun2 Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun
YaKorea Dongdaemun Seoul
YaKorea Dongdaemun
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Shilla Duty Free Shop, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cheonggu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Yaksu Station is 7 minutes.

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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 159 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this place for affordability and location. Much cheaper than a hotel, and the double bed-room was comfortable. Some of the finishes were a little worn, but for a hostel, I can't complain. I recommend for solo travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad experience We did not expected, since it is different with booking scores and picture of room The quality was low and might suitable as a student room
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

chienju

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is no public toilet on the first floor, it is very inconvenient to go to the toilet
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Ingrid

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

Stay away!!

The only good thing about this hostel is the location as it is a street away from the metro station. Aside from that, this is the filthiest hostel I have ever stayed in. I place looks like a hoarders live in the “kitchen area.” The refrigerator hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, food is shoved into every nook, extension cords are a bliss and the floor hasn’t not been mopped since installed. When can be found, the staff is not at all helpful at providing simple information that they should know. The rooms are less than halfway decent in comfort but look as though the walls will soon crumble from lack of construction and patching. There was a girl who, for two nights slept in the kitchen and did not move, as to be passed out from a night of hard drinking. Another girl who must be living there would dry her hair at the dining tables and brush her teeth in the kitchen sink rather than use the bathroom in her assigned room. Fortunately I wasn’t expecting much and slept there only for three hours and used the place as a luggage storage and location to charge my phone. I do not recommend this place to anyone no mater the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

All in all only night for just sleep was okay. There was no receptionist. There was information to call Korean number but I was foreigner, didn’t have number. Later some person (maybe she was helper) helped me where the bedroom was but mostly I didn't know about anything until I had to ask question. Living area was small, mostly full and it looked like some people were long residents or helpers, so only a few space for short visitor in the peak time. Dormitory room was spacious but there was no trash box inside room, I didn't know where to throw trush at first. Shower bathroom was only one available in the big dormitory room, no extra toilet in common area. Mostly toilet room was wet n messy after somebody took shower there. Upper bed was shaky, the bed without bed light was sometimes inconvenient. Breakfast was toast, instant noodle, egg n orange juice. Common fridge was mostly full of long stay residents, only little space for short visitors. A little insufficient hospitality and socialising atmosphere. Better stay other bigger places if you wanna socialise with other travelers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khilola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Non social hostel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

一般の方は泊まれない宿だと思います。

非常に不潔で不快な宿です。 汚物がトイレ内に散乱していたり、部屋も清掃されてないです。 個室はもしかしたらもう少し快適かもしれませんが、ホテル(?)内がそもそも臭いので快適に過ごせるとは思えません。 相当な覚悟がある方は泊まってみると良いです。
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

YUIKA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Hing tong

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

沒有電水煲沒有電梯, 行上行落, 想健身, FIT曬。

房間沒有電水煲, 要到地方大堂才有冷熱水; 沒有電梯, 要提行李喼上幾層樓。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kira

Liked: Staff & service
サービスがとても良く、チェックインとチェックアウトが簡単にできた。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

YU chen

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sachiko

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hina

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
部屋がきたなかった
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

yui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地下鉄駅からも近く、大通りから横道に入ってすぐなので、夜遅くに宿へ戻るときも安心でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

MASARU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中央通りから1本奥なので分かりにくい 地下鉄3番出口を出て目の前の歩道橋を渡って左に行き、コンビニのCUがある手前を右に入りさらに右奥にある 基本スタッフがおらず無人でタブレット端末の操作をして何をするべきかを知らないといけない
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Suhyun

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Waikin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023