Incheon Airport Backpacker Hostel in Incheon … I use this hostel two times a year when I have a large group of college students come and visit. The people running the place are great. They have always taken care of us. It is not a five star hotel -- after all, you are not paying for one. But it is cheap and easy and super close to the airport. Years ago this same company was at a totally different location. My wife and I have stayed here ourselves when necessary. Close to a large Department Store Market -- everything you need is available.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Holiday in Korea Hostel in Seoul … This hostel was very clean, and located within walking distance of everything we wanted to do in Seoul. There weren't many people staying at the time I visited, so I don't know how great of a place it is to meet people. My only complaint is that it is a little difficult to find in a massive city, they need to update their directions. Take them literally. Otherwise, great hostel, and I would definitely stay there 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.
Blue Backpackers Hostel in Busan … If you don't mind the landlady coming into the hostel at any time, day or night, then by all means book a room at this hostel. I was upset that people I didn't know would just come into the apartment without knocking while we paid to use this room, thus expecting some privacy.
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.
Kims Backpackers in Seoul … The owner was friendly and helpful. The free loaner towel was much appreciated but the furnishings were average. The hostel doesn't have much in the way of ambiance or atmosphere but it's a perfectly decent place to lay your head. It's hard to get to from the station (Hapjeong) if you don't print out the map on their website. It's located in a relatively quiet suburb. "No alcohol, no violence, and absolutely no dead-drunkenness." Two computers with free internet access available although frequently occupied. They had a thoughtful patio. My only complaint is that they had a mosquito problem. I came away with dozens of bites as did everyone else there at the time (late September).
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