At Yakorea Hostel Hongdae you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Hongik University and Yeonsei University. Highlights at this hostel include in-room kitchens, free WiFi and LED TVs. .All 48 rooms feature dining areas, TVs and rice cookers. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves and stovetops. Housekeeping is not available. .This hostel has concierge services and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Hongdae hostel include Myeongdong Street and Seoul City Hall.
As a guest of Yakorea Hostel Hongdae, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
48 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
ATM
Yakorea Hostel Hongdae offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Laundry detergent
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
Yakorea Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Yakorea Hostel Hongdae?
Yakorea Hostel Hongdae offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yakorea Hostel Hongdae?
No, Yakorea Hostel Hongdae does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Yakorea Hostel Hongdae?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Yakorea Hostel Hongdae Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 86 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
17
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 86 reviews" "
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 86 reviews" "
6 - Okay
21
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 86 reviews" "
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 86 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
17 Aug 2019
Disliked: Amenities
A/C was too small, didn’t cool the room enough. Woke up sweating, sheets had stains
My girlfriend and I stayed at the YaKorea hostel in Hongdae during our first visit to Seoul in June 2018. We found out when we got there that the amenities are shared with the nearby Kimchee Sinchon Guesthouse, which was also where we checked in. The staff were very professional, friendly and even showed us around Hongdae. Akira and Dan were very accommodating and friendly.
I would definitely come again and recommend both YaKorea and Kimchee to friends and family. Thank you everyone for showing us such a good time! We made memories we will never forget.
Raymond
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
6/10 Okay
Nordin
6 Mar 2018
Nice and quite
Clean and quiet. Walking distance from a Hongik Uni subway station. Five storey hotel but without lift.
A very worn out hostel. The room is big but bit smelly. Noisy at night when neighbour talked and laughed loudly after midnight. Not so clean, found hair on the bed. Towels and bed sheets are old. Around 10 mins walk from hongdae exit 4, quite quiet and dark nearby at night.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
8/10 Good
Arisara
20 May 2017
Went to South Korea with my sister. It was good location close to Subway, shopping area, good place for short stay
I stayed in this hostel/guesthouse for 3 nights. The room was on the 5th floor. No elevator. The bathroom was small. It was a basic room and much smaller than the other rooms in the guesthouse. The reason I know this is because on the first night i befriended a fellow traveler and we spent time together talking and drinking. Well the reason I am writing this negative review mainly was because of the way I was treated on my 3rd night. I was out all day sightseeing and I came back to the hotel around 12am at night. As I was walking up the stairs I was rudely yelled at and told to come into the office. I found out later the worker was the manager at Yakorea and Kimchee guesthouse hostel nearby. He told me to stop talking to the guest I met on the first night because she complained about me. Well he didn't even bother to ask me the whole story. This girl was very flirty and hanging out with me on the first night with her and her friend. But apparently when her boyfriend found out that I was in her room and hanging out with them then she had to "justify" it by making an excuse that i was bothering her to management. I really didn't know the reason why she didn't hang out with me on day 2 or 3 but now i know why. I didn't appreciate being yelled at and ridiculed by a manager that didn't even know the story. I really wished he would of been more on my side because he lost my business for the rest of the week. I planned on staying at Yakorea until Friday! So he's the loser not me!
Conveniently located near Hongik University station exit 4. Room was spacious and comfortable. There were also a supermarket and a couple of cafes which serve great breakfasts. However, there were a couple of cockroaches in my room (maybe due to construction next door?)
Sarah
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
4 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room can get a bit stuffy unless you open the window
But when you open the window is open, cold air comes in
Reception staff don't speak English well
Able to change towels every day
Heating can only be adjusted for the water or floor one at a time ( you either have warm water or a warm floor, but not both at once)
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 Dec 2015
Liked: Staff & service
Specially I appreciate that you said "I believe you, you can leave the room by 5.00 a.m.' when I asked how to check-out without you checking the room.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Beverly, Singapore
21 Oct 2015
Disliked: Staff & service
Review
The room was okay and I did enjoy my stay there. However, there wasn't a consistent hot water supply for showers and there isn't a lift, which made getting to my room at the top level a bit troublesome. But overall, not a terrible place to stay.
Staff could definitely be a bit friendlier and helpful though.