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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

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Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 guests, lower ground floor) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
6-10, Dasan-ro 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-450
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    12 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    15 min walk
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall
    2 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    53 min drive

Room options

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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)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 guests)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk 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)

  • 1421 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 guests)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

With a stay at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun in Seoul (Jung-gu), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street. .This hostel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Lotte World and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Lotte World Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 12 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 15 min walk
  • Gwangjang Market - 2 min drive
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive
  • N Seoul Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cheonggu Station - 1 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪하누에뜰 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪롯데리아 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪백두산양꼬치 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪이화원 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪녹동뻘낙지 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun offers 23 accommodations with slippers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 158 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Waikin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nann, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually stay here when I come to Seoul. This is third times of me. staffs are so kind generous and hospitality. It’s nice although come alone. My room is upgraded! It ‘s really nice. Room space is useful~ It’s reasonable price ^^
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Open My Eyes To Korea!
The people and staff here open my eyes to Korea. I had no idea coming here and thinking I would sleep in all day. The LGBT friendly, Open minded, Caring Staff took great care of me and made a warm and very fun atmosphere! Naji was the best! look for her when you come, she is the cool american girl! The wi-fi also very good and fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarrah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were amazing. The people were amazing and the facilities were exceptionally good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good. Staff is really hospitality. I think it’s a reasonable price. ^^
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

SHUNICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jacinta, South Korea

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
No Frills Hostel
This was my first time staying at a hostel. I had to stay here in a pinch because all other hotels were full during Seoul Fashion Week. This is a cheap, cheap no frills place. The building and the furnishings inside are kind of old and rundown but the staff were friendly. The bed was clean and comfortable and the room was well heated at night. Be prepared to share a bathroom. I got what I paid for. Not terrible but not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

HYUNJOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Thierry, Belgique

Disliked: Cleanliness
La chambre manque d'entretien ! Le personnelle était sympathique et serviable, Quand a le géolocalisation elle est parfaite, Juste à une minute à pied de la station de metro Cheanggun et à quatre aret de Iteawon.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location very good but disappointed overall
Greeting was good, however a cash key deposit was required in addition, which would be helpful to know. Directed to 2nd floor, the whole floor absolutely stank like cigarette smoke. I asked for another room, no was the answer. He said he would find the source and fix the problem as this was no smoking accommodation. Following night awoken by foul stench of cigarette smoke coming into my room at 3am. Some moron was smoking in the room next to me, who knew it was a no smoking room. I packed my luggage and contemplated leaving or sleeping in dining room foyer. However another manager was on duty and upgraded me instantly to another room thankfully. The kitchen cupboards had insects running around inside, people leaving dishes with food half eaten, a discernable lack of utensils/bowls. Very difficult. Overall, I couldn't wait to get out of there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
There's a smell in the bathroom I can best describe as faint sulfur, fruit flies everywhere even though temperature hovered around 0 degrees. Kitchen was very dirty. Good thing is there's food order delivery that the staff helped me with and there's almost always someone at the front desk. Very close to train station so very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accessible and easy locating but not so clean and generally not good. Other hostel I stayed in during my trip last year is better but price range are the same. Might not consider going back and will try other hostel next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For shopping near Dongdaemun.
Short distance from Cheongu station of Seoul Metro. Although some reviewers said it's tough to find, one just need to know it's behind Tous Les Jours and everything will be easy. Convenience store & a mini-market nearby, food & grocery shopping is a breeze. I once walked back from Doota, took about 15 mins. For this trip, I stayed at the 14-bedded dormitory, and it occupies the whole basement. Spacious enough but lack individual reading light for each bed. The hostel was filled with a friendly atmosphere overall.

8/10 Good

Tan, Malaysia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hostel of many countries
Nice friendly staff. Can meet people from many countries at this hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the subway and 15mins walk to myeongdong
Lone traveler stayed from the 9th to the 20th. Staffs and other customers are all equally friendly. Staffs also conduct trips occasionally for travellers who does not know where to go. Feels more homely to say its just a hostel is underrated. Thanks to Tommy, Leo and all the other staffs. I will visit the place again definitely.