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Situated in Gyeongju and with Gyeongju World reachable within 8.7 km, Aha Stay features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 22 km from Seokguram, 2.2 km from Anapji Pond and 2.7 km from Gyeongju National Museum. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

I loved how close it was to a lot of places I had on my itinerary I took forever to build. The hosts were very helpful despite our language barriers- it is a pity I don’t know much Korean- google translate is my best friend. They arranged a cab back to the station for me - which was extremely helpful with my multiple luggage issue nearing the end of my journey for a month in Japan & South Korea. It is a very convenient location & the room was great- I wish I was there longer- I would have used that clothing steamer (LG) for my dress & had a nice dinner out. The wine/bar fridge was also super nice- but yes a little noisy- what fridge isn’t? The TV was nice. I really have nothing negative to say- it was clean, comfortable, quiet & just what I needed :) I would recommend this place for a great stay in Gyeongju - which I wish I had more time bc there is so many historical sites to see.

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9.2
Superb
324 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Situated in Gyeongju, within 8.4 km of Gyeongju World and 22 km of Seokguram, Gyeongju BonghwangMansion features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 2.4 km from Gyeongju National Museum, 4.4 km from Poseokjeong and 8.6 km from Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Gyeongju Station.

Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

We liked absolutely everything!

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9.1
Superb
938 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Set in Gyeongju, 7.8 km from Seokguram, Gyeongju Roamers Stay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1 km from Bulguksa Temple, 8.1 km from Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park and 12 km from Gyeongju National Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.4 km from Gyeongju World.

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hostel also have a mountain view. At Gyeongju Roamers Stay all rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

From the moment I walked in the door, everyone who worked there was very kind to us! They are so beyond friendly and very helpful with anything we needed! I am planning on staying there again! There was so much to see within walking distance! You can see the entrance to the temple from the sidewalk.

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Located in Gyeongju, 8 km from Gyeongju World, Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju provides rooms with air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Seokguram.

Very clean hostel, good location and extremely friendly hosts! We had to change rooms during the night due to some problems with roommates and they were super helpful and immediately gave us a new room! Totally recommend

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9.1
Superb
470 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

At Doobaki Hostel, guests can use personal lockers of request free luggage storage. The staff here offers ticket service and tour suggestions around the historical city of Gyeongju. Daily breakfast is available between 08:00 and 10:00.

Nice vibes, don’t hesitate to choose it. Location is perfect, near terminal station and main spots. There’s a bus stop just by 2mins walk, easy to travel. For the breakfast, it’s simple but really worth the price. Female Room is quite big including 4 beds and a toilet, which is convenient.

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8.5
Very good
1,323 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Situated in Gyeongju and with Gyeongju World reachable within 9 km, Stay RomanticTrip_Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 23 km from Seokguram, 2.6 km from Anapji Pond and 3 km from Gyeongju National Museum. Guests can enjoy city views.

This hotel has hostel vibes with its lounge area, provided simple breakfast, and free washing machine. We had a double and a triple room, and while both were on the small side, but they were well-appointed with everything we needed for a great sleep. It could be a romantic choice for couples but they welcome families like ours and groups of friends, too. We appreciated the travel maps provided and advice for getting around Gyeongju. It was walking distance to the tombs and bus stops as well as restaurants and shops.

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8.4
Very good
321 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Minihotel Poongdaengi is situated in Gyeongju, within 9.3 km of Gyeongju World and 23 km of Seokguram. The property is set 2.6 km from Anapji Pond, 3 km from Gyeongju National Museum and 4.4 km from Poseokjeong. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

An American breakfast is available each morning at the hostel.

Really great option if you want to explore Gyeongju! The bus stop if you want to go to the Bulguksa temple is also nearby as well as bus terminals. We had everything we needed for our stay including eggs "for cook it yourself" breakfast! Highly recommended!

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8.2
Very good
325 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Set in Gyeongju, within 8.1 km of Gyeongju World and 8.2 km of Seokguram, Remember Youth Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.5 km from Bulguksa Temple, 7.8 km from Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park and 12 km from Gyeongju National Museum. Anapji Pond is 12 km from the hostel and Cheomseongdae is 13 km away.

Was really clean and close to a cute area with lots of small stores and cafés. Bus stop to nearest sights is close too.

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7.3
Good
14 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £39.77
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 470 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, extremely well equipped hostel. Curtains and heating blankets for your bed. Amazing Breakfast and super clean common used area
    Carolin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Great location to visit Gyeongju just by walking. The hostel has a nice vibe and has a spacious common area. Breakfast is alright.
    Tatiana Bazzi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.84
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    The hostel is close to a lot of sightseeing spots and bus stations to reach sightseeing spots that are a little bit further away. The price was really cheap and there is coffee, tea and toast with strawberry jam in the morning as breakfast. The shutters of the window made it really dark in the room, for good sleep. There was curtain in the bathroom, so the toilet wouldn't get wet while showering.
    Kai Leonie
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    great location, lively hostel, lovely people
    Sophi
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £46.78
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 938 reviews
    excellent hostel - perfect for backpackers with access to a kitchen to cook your own food, free access to coffee machine. Staff friendly and helpful
    Neil
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Excellent location, it was a 2 minute walk from the Silla Dynasty Tombs information centre, from here you can walk down to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, then the 7th century astronomical tower Cheomseongdae, then on to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, etc... all the stuff you're told to see in Gyeungju is in one place and right near the hostel. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, met some really nice other backpackers here, highly recommend.
    Alexander
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Great hostel to meet new people!! I wish I had more time so we can do more karaoke parties! Room and bathroom were clean, staff was friendly and the location is great.
    Irmak
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Good atmosphere , can make new friend with many backpackers in this hostel. Also have video game for us to play. Dorm is nice for us Good location, too.
    Gia Bao
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    This is the best hostel I have been in Korea by far. Incredible cool areas, the owner was a traveller and he seems to know very well what backpackers are looking for. There is even a manga library and a videogame area! Quite geek everything. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean, very good location and with a great ambiance, quite cheap and with a complet breakfast included, what more can you ask for?
    Darkmon
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    The Manager took himself the time and explained everything. His English Was excellent. Clean, cheap Hostel with breakfast and good stuff. Aircondition worked. Best Hostel i stayed in
    Michael
    Solo traveller

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