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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small plant, a cabinet, and a refrigerator. - Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae (Seoul)
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Close to Hongik University, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame and a patterned mattress cover.

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A small room with a wooden bed, a window, and a small table with a plant.

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, a wooden desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a patterned curtain and a window with a view of a brick building.

1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk with a mirror, and a red chair.

1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a bed with pillows.

1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

A small room with two single beds, each with blue and yellow polka dot bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a small potted plant.

1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and curtains.

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A single bed with a wooden frame, a window with blinds, and a small table with a potted plant.

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hongdae, a neighborhood in Seoul, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae is in the entertainment district and 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 Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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Map
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988

What's nearby

  • A Spider-Man statue climbing a building facade.
    Hongdae Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A large open field with bleachers, trees, and a building in the background.
    Hongik University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A large building with a statue in front, surrounded by well-manicured bushes and trees.
    Yonsei University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae
    15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Gamnamujip Gisasikdang
    2 min walk
  • Espresso Boutique
    1 min walk
  • 포포야어묵
    2 min walk
  • 헬로인디아
    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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 YG Entertainment Building are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hongik University Station is 7 minutes by foot and Mangwon Station is 14 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

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Atmosphere

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Supernettes Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff Marek always cleaned with the highest sense of quality.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
真夜中に騒音であまり寝れなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
一階のシャワーは水圧弱いです 2階のシャワーがおすすめ。 ドミトリー部屋に換気扇がなさそうなのが気になった。ゲストハウスに慣れている人なら大丈夫です。 清潔感はまあまあ。近くにコンビニあり 弘大駅から歩いて行けます。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
대체로 조아
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
청결하지 않았고, 방음도 안되는데 새벽에 술먹고 떠드는 취객때문에 잠을 못잤어요
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

何度も訪問しているゲストハウス。 今回はオーナーご夫妻がご対応頂いたので快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

安く快適に過ごせます。

7年振りくらいの滞在でした。 ホステルのスタッフが親切で楽しかったです。 お安いお値段で快適に過ごすことが出来ました。 騒がしい方々、配慮に欠けた方々は居ませんでした。 また行きます。
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localización está de locos para poder moverte en transporte público hasta los principales puntos de interés.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

편안한 새 둥지

가정집에 있는 것 같은 편안함이 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

良かった

安くて短期間でも泊まれて良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

不錯的選擇，價格便宜

廚房可以煮，這在韓國少見，韓國的青年旅館廚房通常只能煮水跟使用微波爐，但是很遺憾禁止烹煮蝦蟹貝殼類海鮮，相對於臺灣的價格，韓國螃蟹非常便宜，但是就是不能料理。 很多西方人，客廳也容易交朋友。
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

特になし
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

特になし
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est particulièrement réactif, sympa et accessible. Un petit point négatif, je ne sais pas où poser mes affaires au moment de la douche.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024