Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park are located near YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
A computer station, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
A reception hall, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
24-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
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.
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun located?
Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Jangchung Arena, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and N Seoul Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cheonggu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Yaksu Station is 7 minutes.
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.
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.
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!)
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!
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.
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 ^^
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.