Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun places you in the centre of Seoul, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Jongno-gu hostel include Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Myeongdong Cathedral - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Jongno 5-ga Station - 4 min walk
Seoul Station - 13 min drive
Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
불타는곱창 - 1 min walk
테라스 - 5 min walk
허서방 - 1 min walk
한와담 - 1 min walk
제주바다 - 1 min walk
About this property
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun
Central hostel connected to a shopping centre in Jongno-gu with a bar
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun also features laundry facilities, a corner/local shop, and express check-in.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.
17 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Corner/local shop
Computer for guest use
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary slippers. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.
Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
No lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
Property is also known as
Star Dongdaemun
Star Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Dongdaemun
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun
Star Seoul Dongdaemun
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?
No, Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?
No, pets are not allowed.
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Reviews
Reviews
5.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Lea
2 May 2024
New furnitures and an update of the bathroom would be necessary.
No reception, I went to the wrong hostel (there’s the same one down the street) and wasn’t told there were two different ones! Only way to contact someone was via WhatsApp
Wasn’t communicated what room I was in
Bed sheets aren’t washed properly, mine were stained and also the towels smelt really bad
Not sure if it's because of the pandemic or if it's always been like this, but the place really seemed to need a cleaner. Stayed for several days (out of which we stayed two in the hostel the entire day due to having online classes to attend) and didn't see anyone clean any part of the hostel even once, and the bathroom and hallways seemed permanently stained with mud. It also smelled liked cup-ramen in the whole place and me (natural blonde) and my friend (pink haired latina) found black, asian looking hair in one of the beds.
Now the place was CHEAP so I wasn't exactly expecting a five star experience, but given that my friend prefered using the public subway bathrooms over the ones in the hostel I think it's fair to be a bit critical.
I stayed private room.
I stayed for 3 nights and found 3 roaches and 1 bug.
My body was itchy all the time because of dirty bed.
Sound deadening does not exist in this facility.
No towel and body soap(just shampoo)
No amenities.
I will not recommend to stay here.
돈은 정직합니다. 일단 위치가 안좋아요. 바로 맞은편에 홍등 있는 술집 있어요. 물망초, 만남 이런 이름 술집 다들 아시죠? 그거 있어요. 그래서 늦은 밤에 들어올 때는 좀..;; 개인 샤워실 있는 건 정말 편했어요. 근데 방이 일단 음.. 좀 너무 오래 됐고 그래서 그런지 비가 엄청 많이 오니까 벽지가 부분 부분 젖더라구요..? 방들 가운데 로비(?)라고 부르기도 뭐 하지만 무튼 중앙부에 지붕이 아크릴판 같은 걸로 돼 있어서 비 진짜 많이 오면 빗소리 때문에 잠을 잘 수가 없어요..다른 방이 시끄럽거나 하진 않았는데 빗소리 때문에 잠 진짜 많이 설쳤어요.. 그리고 이불의 문제인지 방 자체의 문제인지 자고 일어나니까 몸 군데 군데 엄청 조그맣게 벌레 물린 자국이 많았어요.. 진드긴지 뭔지 모르겠는데 무튼 진짜 찝찝해요.. 들어가면 어매니티로 일회용 칫솔 치약세트는 주십니다.. 이 가격에 싱글룸인건 좋지만.. 전 다시는 안 올겁니다 그냥 이 돈으로 도미토리 가거나 돈 더 주고 다른 데 갈래요..