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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, near Hongik University

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Property grounds
1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property
Living area
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

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk 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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

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

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Bed In Bunk 8 People Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪Side-b - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Papa Pho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪헬로인디아 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪밀라노 식당 - ‬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
  • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
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

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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

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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