Incheon Airport Backpacker Hostel in Incheon … Excellent for US$30 per person per night. This hostel has now moved. It is much closer to the airport. The manager has rented a number of apartments that were built for people to live in -- so they are better than hotel rooms. The manager and his wife live in one on the second floor. The rooms have a kitchen in a large cupboard so if you bring pots and pans you could cook. There was a fridge and a TV too. There are a few restaurants and a convenience store across the street. If you wanted/needed to stay for a month or so this place would be good. I stayed at the old place and the current place, (for about twelve hours) and for the price, I have (had) no complaints. There was no alarm clock so the Manager lent me one. He picked us up at 9 p.m. and took us back to the airport at 6 a.m. the next morning. If you have no Korean coins to phone for your pick up, when you get out of immigration turn left and head toward the hotel information/booking desk and ask them to call the hotel for you.
Windflower Guesthouse in Seoul … This place isn't fancy, but it's hard to to partake in the revelry that exists here and around the neighborhood.
Seoul Backpackers in Seoul … I visited this hostel in autumn 2003. The staff were friendly & helpful. There's free internet access. Breakfast is also free. The dorms and toilets are clean. There is also a golden retriever guard dog in the house! Definitely a great place to stay in!
Holiday in Korea Hostel in Seoul … The hostel is such a nice place to met people and friends and the stuff is so friendly. This was really a great idea and dream to renovate this hostel. Thank a lot from my side and I hope you will accommodate a lot of travellers from all over the world.
Foxy's Guest House in Seoul … Really nice place to stay. I stayed for six days last December there during my first trip to South Korea. The owners, Jacky and Debbie are really friendly and nice, and it's been a real pleasure staying with them. The place has an abundant supply of hot water, is warm and cozy, and the owners are really nice. Thumbs up for Foxy's guest place!
Zen Backpackers in Busan … Zen Backpackers is the by far the best hostel we have ever stayed at. Not to be confused with the operation in Seoul that stole the name, the establishment is more like a high-rise penthouse apartment than a hostel. From beginning to end, we felt more than taken care of by June, the outgoing and attentive hostel owner, who went above and beyond to take care of all of our needs. The central location surrounded with various delicious cuisine, grocery stores, and a short walk to the subway station makes for a convenient Busan experience. Thanks June! You've spoiled us and if we are lucky enough to get an open room, we will definitely be seeing you again!
Incheon Airport Backpacker Hostel in Incheon … I stayed here two nights in January 2006. Yes, it's in a very small neighborhood not far from the airport. Mr. Kwon and his wife were both very friendly. She speaks much more English than he does. I'll stay there again when I've got an early flight out, as I don't like the uncertainty of catching a bus halfway across town and praying for traffic to stay clear while I'm on my way. Although it's no Taj Majal, it's not a dump either. Fairly typical yeogwan from my previous Korean experiences.
Seoul Backpackers in Seoul … Good place unless you don't like dogs — at last count there were five! Friendly staff and central location. It gets cold in the winter though so bring a sleeping bag.
Incheon Airport Backpacker Hostel in Incheon … I've stayed here three times now. The service is great! It's Korea so the towels are small but buck up and use two or bring your own. Mr. Kwon is very nice! I don't get the guy in the costume but he's very kind, too. I've never stayed more than one night. It's convenient for staying before or after a flight back to the States. 40,000 won is not bad for a quick stay. I thought the bathroom was nice. I like having a tub! It's clean and quiet.
Seoul Tower Hostel in Seoul … My girlfriend and I spent two nights in this place and it was pretty crappy for the price - 35,000 won for a double.
We had to ask for sheets and towels, which were tiny. The so-called free breakfast was non-existent.
We did arrive late, and there was someone to meet us, and he was friendly enough. And they were doing renovations, so maybe things are better now.
But for an extra 5000 won, or US$5, you can get a much better double with ensuite and a TV in your room at Namsan Guesthouse - with a free breakfast that does exist, free internet and free shuttle services to the markets and palaces.
Incheon Airport Backpacker Hostel in Incheon … I made a reservation to stay at this hostel and paid a deposit, but when I arrived at the Incheon Airport, I called they hostel and they said they had no room for me. They said they sent me an email about the cancellation, but they did not. They also said they would credit my credit card for the deposit, which they still haven't. I think they are very unprofessional and have poor customer service. They really inconvenienced me because I had to scramble around to find a room at 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday night which was very difficult. I actually never stayed at the hostel, but if their customer service is any indication, I would not recommend this place.
Seoul Tower Hostel in Seoul … Just tried to find this place on foot and can't. Is it still there? Phone number is a fax machine. Taxi driver had never heard of it, though that doesn't mean much.
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