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Reviews of Dongdaemun Hwashin Hostel

15, Dongho-ro 34-gil, Jung-Gu, 04561 Seoul, South Korea

#24 of 507 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 138 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Good price quality balance and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit basic

    Very nice and helpful staff, very close to metro station, easy to commute. Clean rooms, clear towel everyday. Very basic equipment but you can do 1 laundry for free which is very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was close to town, and staff were friendly served.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    clean stay for a good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean room helpful staff central location near the transport lines

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great value, staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was good, many restaurants in the area and close to the metro Station/ airport limousine stop. The owner and staff were very kind and always responsive. We enjoyed our stay there. Bed was comfy although the room is small but still enough space for two big suitcases.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    -Location -Clean room and bathroom -Room is spacious -Staff were kind

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    The room is neat and tidy. The host is very nice, friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift, but the host is very kind to help you pick the large baggage up to the 2nd floor.

    The location is very convenient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Really awesome, felt at home by the end of our stay. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting to the hostel from the subway exit 7 was a bit of a hassle because there were quite a number of stairs. I think there is another better way to get there, but not a big issue!

    Although it was on the smaller side, we didn’t mind it. It was clean and cozy. We could always come back knowing that we would be warm and comfortable. Perfect for the cold weather. Provided all the essentials. The owner was very friendly and helped us out with what we needed (luggage storage, directions, helping with luggage). It was not noisy at all.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    I really enjoyed my stay here. The host was very kind and helpful. When I arrived he helped me carry my luggage to my room. He even helped me with the laundry. The room in nice and quaint and the bathroom is a nice size. It was in a good location just a couple minutes walk away from trains and buses. And this was all for a reasonable price. I'll deff stay here again the next time I visit Seoul!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Still is the best hostel ^^ very nice hostel and very nicer owner :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Very convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Near bustop direct airport bus. Near with all exit subway station. Near marker n mall too

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was our first time in Seoul and I must did that we loved the location of the hostel! Super close to many markets and monuments, and extremely pleasant to stay in. The staff was very nice and helpful! Will definitely come back!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Fell look like stay at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stay 2time and Owner very kindness and location convenient.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Good value for money, accommodating staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to Dongdaemun History and Culture station, along the way there are so many restaurants and food options.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Nice clean room and kind & helpful host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean room, you get everything you need (towels, hairdryer, TV, washing machine) very kind and helpful host and team! Calm neighbourhood, with some nice cafes in walking distance & metrostation is 2 minutes walking away.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Great central place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is not really anything to do with the property but I would probably choose the metro rather than airport bus... It's a lot cheaper and, if you're like me - someone who drinks a lot of fluids - there is a toilet at every Seoul metro station, so you could always get off for that as there's not one on the bus. However, the driver 'may' stop for you ;) - This is my 9th visit to Korea, so I'm always experimenting with modes of transport.

    Lovely owner and wife, and the simple rooms have everything you need & are very clean. I can't fault this place. Close to a couple of different subway stations and near to the DDP / Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Thank you.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    The location, staff and value for money were excellent for travellers looking for a cheap place to stay in Seoul.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are pretty thin so you can hear your neighbors late at night or early morning. But the owner does provide ear buds if you need. Also the towels provided are only hand sized towels so for people with long hair it might be inconvenient.

    The location was good. It was close to multiple subway lines. It was also close to many markets such as Gwangjang market. The owner is very nice and will try to help such as bringing luggage up the stairs and helping weigh the luggage before you leave. It was also good value for money. The space was tight but that was to be expected from a decently priced hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Cosy place to enjoy Seoul surfing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well-located is Seoul with walking access to many interesting places.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff! The owner is really kind and super helpful. Very close to subway station and to the Incheon Airport bus stop, which is really convenient. The place is clean and cosy. I stayed twice during my trip in South Korea, and would definitely book again if I stay in Seoul.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    perfect place for your stay in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The owner is super friendly and always here to help, location is great, really close to subway/bus but also many restaurants/convenience stores/markets/… around the corner! facilities clean and the place is quiet at night! We already stayed twice and will definitely come again when we’re in Seoul!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    A second time to stay 👍 will stay for next time :)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness, the room was clean 👍 and comfortable, good location and safety

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is a bit hard.

    Convenient location, friendly and helpful staff, clean room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jin, the owner is very accommodating and kind. The place is clean and cozy. It is also near the subway and bus stations.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location near to subway station where you can access most areas. Room was comfortable and had everything we needed, owners were very friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2023

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