About

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 puts you in the heart of everything Seoul has to offer.

Whether it be famous historical landmarks of Seoul or shopping haven such as Dongdaemun, we are within walking distance or have easy and quick access via the subway.

Extremely informative multilingual staff who can speak English, Mandarin and Korean offering detailed information on directions, attractions, good shows, some of the most popular restaurants, cafes, bars, and clubs.

We have a wide selection of rooms: from private ensuite rooms to a 4-bed dorm for the really price conscious traveler.

Reception(Free maps, discounts)
Our reception opens from 8am to 10pm. Manned by our friendly staff, we are happy to help you with any inquiries you may have.

Rooftop Cafe / Common room
Relax, watch your favorite TV programs and movies provided in the common area, mingle with the other guests, make new friends from all over the world in our spacious common room! The Rooftop terrace is he newest addition to our guesthouse, the Rooftop terrace provides a cozy setting for you to unwind after a day of busy exploration.

Luggage storage
Arriving early and not able to check-in?
Leaving late and want to explore the city without bringing your luggage around?
Leave them with us! We provide secure luggage storage for all our guests!

Laundry facilities
We have a laundry room in our premises. If you need to get your laundry done, please let our reception staff know, so we can help you.

Air Conditioning / Heating System
We are fully equipped to battle the hot summer and the cold winter with air-conditioning and heating system in each room.

Terms and Conditions
1. Cancellation policy: 14 days before arrival
- 100% of the full balance(Not the first night of your stay) as cancellation penalty if cancel within 14 days of check-in, and also 100% penalty if No Show
2. Check-in time: 15:00pm to 22:00pm.
3. Check-out time: before 11:00am
(1) Late check out is KRW10,000 per hour.
(2) Please return the card key to the reception after checking out.
4. Payment:
(1) Cash or credit card upon checking in
(2) Credit card information is required by Hostelworld and hotels. Reservations made with invalid credit card details will be cancelled.
5. Age Restriction:18+.
6. Taxes included.
7. Breakfast: included and provided between 08:00am and 11:00am
8. Pets are not allowed
9. Strictly non-smoking in the whole area of property
- KRW100,000 penalty will be applied if found smoking
15. Laundry service: for wash and dry 10,000krw per basket.
16. We are not responsible for lost items.
17. Please return the card key to reception after checking out.

Please drop by our branch for more information about the policy.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

9.4Superb(125)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 in Seoul offers a fantastic stay with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests praise its excellent, central location, making it easy to explore the city and access transport. The hostel is noted for its cleanliness and comfortable rooms. It's a great choice for travellers seeking a convenient and welcoming base in Seoul.

Stayed in Jun 2026
10
P
Patrick
Male, 18-24, Ireland
Great location and property, super chill and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed in Apr 2026
8.6
S
Stephy
Female, 25-30, England
The staff here were wonderful! They always went above and beyond for us. I needed some recommendations and the lady at reception went out of her way to research and come back to me with the info. Then on the day of check in as there was no lift I was struggling to bring my suitcase down. The woman at reception heard and came over and helped me to take it down and as I didn’t have the taxi app she ordered one for me and took me outside! The hospitality was just top notch
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.0
T
Tyler
Male, 31-40, Canada
Super friendly staff. Overall location is good, close to train and lots of activities. the entrance is in a bit of a dodgy alley however, I never had any problems but FYI if you're showing up late alone. I had a private with shared bathroom. If you're a hot sleeper like me be advised they don't allow use of the AC in shoulder season, the room was way too hot and stuffy for me so I unfortunately had to check out early.
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Location

Hyoje-dong 233-3, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2.3km from city centre