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Located in Seoul and with Hongik University reachable within 700 metres, Bunk Guesthouse Hongdae provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

Nice accommodations, breakfast, location. The host, Brian, is super helpful, very knowledgeable and the tours were very nice!

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9.1
Superb
1,067 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and views of city, Good Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house located in Seoul, 700 metres from Hongik University Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from Hongik University. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

They serve great breakfast and the owners were very accommodating

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 4.8 km from the guest house, while Namdaemun Market is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International, 13 km from Coco Stay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The host was really helpful and kind. She helped me with my luggage issue. The apartment was perfect for one person and the facilities was enough. The location was perfect close to Sinchon metro station and really close to the famous youth area "Hongdae". I will definitely choose again Coco stay for my next trip to Korea :) Thanks Min for everything!

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Attractively located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Joy Guesthouse is set 1.2 km from Bangsan Market, 1.6 km from Gwangjang Market and 1.9 km from Myeongdong Station. It is situated 1.3 km from Dongdaemun Market and features a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store is 700 metres away.

Myeongdong Cathedral is 2.5 km from the guest house, while Jongmyo Shrine is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 21 km from Joy Guesthouse.

We had everything we needed! In a terrific neighbourhood with plenty of places to eat, many transit options, and Namsan Park just down the street. Private, comfortable, clean room with reliable air conditioning for the heat! Host was very friendly and easy to reach. Would absolutely book here again.

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9
Superb
388 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Namdaemun Market is 1.1 km from the guest house, while Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International, 20 km from 318 Stay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The owner there is very friendly and helpful. She helps me to book a taxi early in the morning at 5am. Highly recommended.

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9.1
Superb
658 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

This hostel was definitely one of the best hostels I ever stayed at in Seoul, Korea. I was first amazed with the hospitality and service provided by the staff member. He showed such positive professionalism when he checked me in and explained everything about the facilities. I was amazed with the size and cleanliness of the room! The size was bigger than some of the hotels I have stayed at in the center of Seoul. The bathroom was also very big. The second floor kitchen was also accessible and there were free snacks, coffee, and water for everyone to use. I had no problem working in my room with Wi-Fi. All I can say is I am definitely going to use this place more when I have business and personal trips in this area. It is located in the center of traditional Korean village in Seoul. You can go north to check out the Anguk and Hanok Village, and the hostel is located in Ikseon-dong, one of the fanciest areas right now. To the west is Gwanghwamun and Gyeonbuk Palace. I hope future customers have the same positive experience as me!

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9.1
Superb
615 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

A recently renovated property, Hao Guesthouse in Hongdae is located in Seoul near Hongik University Station, Hongik University. It is situated 2.4 km from Ewha Womans University and features bicycle parking. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

The room is very clean, staff is very nice! And the location is quite good too

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9.1
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Featuring a garden, the recently renovated Hithere guesthouse is located in the centre of Seoul, close to Hongik University Station. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a solarium, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The facilities are very nice and clean. It's nicely furnished and the lighting of the place is great. The owner really seems to care for and take care of the place. They change your towels every day. Coffee was good and they also have an ice machine as a perk, so you're able to make your own cold drink. Daniel is a very nice, welcoming and helpful host. If enough people join, on Tuesdays the owner arranges an outdoor meet, which is nice if you want to spend time with your hostel mates. In this hostel, I met really nice travellers!

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9.1
Superb
780 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Bias K-girl Guesthouse - Women only is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Seoul, less than 1 km from Hongik University Station and a 13-minute walk from Hongik University. It is located 3.7 km from Ewha Womans University and provides full-day security. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance.

I loved the decor in my room. I felt safe in this area too and there's little to no noise. I could also leave my luggage before and after check-in/out.

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9.2
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

All units in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement.

An indoor play area is also available for guests at the guest house.

Social atmosphere, very good to meet new friends if you are traveling alone. Comfortable beds in the shared dorm. Many toilets and showers so there is no waiting.

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9.4
Superb
524 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 419 reviews
    I normally don’t really write reviews but this was such a comfortable stay! David is an incredible host and helped us with an appointment at the doctor when my friend had issues with hearing. The guesthouse is on walking distance from a lot of places and if you dislike walking a lot, the metro is right outside the door as well. Many breakfast options, many dinner options and a good quality stay, and not to mention quite cheap for all the facilities and surroundings!
    Lucas
    People with friends
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 758 reviews
    The guest house is located within five minutes from main shopping streets in Myeongdong. Around there is a plenty of cafes and shops. However, at night it is very quiet. The room was small, but convenient and clean. The host replied promptly to all the questions.
    Lubova
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.22
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 475 reviews
    Cheap and brutal. Great location. Comfortable bed. Quiet area. Lots of restaurants nearby.
    Helene
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 258 reviews
    The guesthouse was very cozy. It wasn’t far from Seoul station either and easy to reach by bus, yet it was in a relatively calm and quiet environment and not noisy at all. The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly as well. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back again.
    Malena
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.31
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 428 reviews
    Great hostel with everything you may need in a great location! Could walk to many sights and other nice areas. Helpful and kind staff. Thank you!
    Jan
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    The hosts were really nice and friendly. The guesthouse was clean. There was a room to eat and a little cozy terrace for outdoor dinner. The room was clean and tidy there were free towels and a hairdryer in the room. There was also a phone charger to your disposition in the room in case you forgot yours. There was quiet jazz songs playing in the corridor giving a nice atmosphere to our floor. We feel that our hosts really want to make us feel at home. I really liked my stay in hongdae style guesthouse.
    Louise
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 758 reviews
    The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were clean, looked great and felt very cosy. This is the best guesthouse/hostel that I’ve been to in Seoul and it is in a great location just off a lovely themed street in Myeongdong with lots of restaurants to choose from. Self check-in was easy and we could leave our luggage there after check-out. A simple breakfast was included in the price. Overall this place is great value for money
    Elizabeth
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £44.10
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews
    Ten out of ten. Rooms are as expected of a Guesthouse. Great location and great host. Thanks
    Christian J
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Great host, great flat, great location. The flat is spacious and very quiet despite its central location. The host was very helpful.
    Tom
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 803 reviews
    enjoyed my stay at YAB guesthouse! chris and simon are great hosts - they were quick to respond to messages and help with requests. the guesthouse itself is in a great location in hongdae - near the main strip (but never got too loud at night!) and a 3 min walk from the subway. rooms are slightly smaller than expected but the beds are comfy and you still have enough space to move around. there’s a common area too which was nice! the guesthouse felt busy but there were never major queues to use the bathroom/kitchen area.
    Aagya
    Solo traveller

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