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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street

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Located close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall, YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, heated floors

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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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
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin 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
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, slippers, heated floors

Private Single Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Interior

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Interior

4 Bed Dormitory For Male (Individual Washroom)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Shilla Duty Free Shop - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪소바키리스즈 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪롯데리아 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪파티파티 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪투썸플레이스 청구역점 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall, 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 luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
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

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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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

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

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

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?

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 and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cheonggu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Yaksu Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sung jin

Good for young person to save money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Takuya

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
値段が、安かったので、お値段の割に、良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Mein Zimmer war im Keller es hat bisschen komisch gerochen aber war noch okay. In meinem Zimmer waren wir 14 Leute bzw gab es so viel Betten und es gab nur ein Badezimmer sehr wenig für so viel Leute. Küchen Ausstattung als Frühstück war Nix besonderes Instant Nudeln, Eier ,Toast, Tee, Kaffeepulver und erdnüssbutter. Für so 3 Nächte ist eigentlich okay. Ich finde das Hostel kann auch renoviert werden bisschen damit es besser aussieht von innen. Es gab ein laundry Service das ist gut.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

toshiko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがいなかった。誰がスタッフなのかもわからなかった。最寄駅がどこに行くのも便利で駅から近かったのだけがよかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Prix minimum - service minimum

Je vais commencer par dire que je n'ai pas passé un mauvais séjour mais qu'il y a quand-même pas mal de critiques à faire. Les points positifs : le prix et la localisation. Service : pas un bonjour, on sent qu'ils ne sont pas payés assez pour répondre aux questions... Chauffage au sol en plein mois de mai... j'ai été obligé d'allumer la clim pour compenser tellement il faisait chaud... Les revêtements de sol du couloir sont complètement usés et faisaient tellement de bruit que je croyais que quelqu'un entrait dans ma chambre à chaque fois qu'on passait devant. J'ai tenté d'allumer la télé par curiosité. Elle ne marchait pas.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent! They stayed an hour late for us to check in when we didn’t know what time check in ended. And the room was very clean and well decorated! We felt right at home. We will definitely be coming here again! (And will be there before check in ends! Sorry!)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere. Nice kitchen with drinks available. I was originally booked into the larger mixed dorm but got upgraded to the 6-bed female dorm when I arrived, which was really good for me as a young solo female traveller. Really convenient, central location. Overall, a comfortable and easy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Martita, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a pretty cool hostel. I had a private room. It was the perfect size for one. Hostel is super close to subway exit. During my time there, there was 2 different front desk guys. They were both friendly, respectful, & helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
特になし。ありません。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

대체로 좋았던 편!

이미지랑 조금 다른 느낌이었고, 뜨거운 물과 차가운 물 조절이 힘들었다는 것 외에는 다 좋았던 것 같아요! 직원분들도 다들 친절하게 안내해주셨고, 저 외에도 숙박을 하시는 다른 분들도 다들 좋은 분들이셨던 것 같아요.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

SUNG YUL

숙박

무난했다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

値段相応の期待をして行けば満足できる

14人部屋に2日間滞在しましたが、二段ベットの上部は電源がなく、長期の滞在となると大変かもしれません。また部屋にトイレとシャワーが一体になったものが一つだけあるだけなので不便さは少しあります。値段が値段なのでコストパフォーマンスは良いほうかなと思います。 駅から徒歩1.2分でタオルも無料で貸して貰えましたし、何よりスタッフの男性が非常に親切丁寧でした。 たった2日の滞在にも関わらず名前を覚えてくださり、オススメのスポットなどを紹介してくれました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
電話すると、英語が通じなかったのは少し不安になりましたが、それ以外はとても親切でした。釜山への行き方を教えてくださったり、対応が丁寧でした。共有キッチンが予想より大きくて整っていました。
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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