South Korea Hostels

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!

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.

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!

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.

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).

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 … Holy hellfire. This place would only be suitable for insects and roaches. This place is a complete dive. I would not recommend this to anyone. Not even my worst enemy. This is a disgraceful establishment. When my fiancée' and I arrived, the man dressed as a lizard did nothing to make us feel welcome, and only gave us a sense of foreboding. And we truly regretted coming here the moment we saw it loom like a tombstone above the construction sites littering its foundations. This is a horrible place to stay. We didn't even get a key! They made us wait in someone else's room while they cleaned the room that we had booked, as "it wasn't ready" when we got there. The proprietor gave us no tour. He has no idea about any of the facilities, and never actually seemed to be there. The hot water was a few pulsing seconds of heat, then a constant pulse of icy cold water. Horrible!!! The bathrooms were unclean, and there was only one small, though quite nice, restaurant amid the rubble…

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.

Namsan Guest House in Seoul … I stayed at this guest house for two nights and it was fine. The staff was very, very helpful. They recommended restaurants to go to, picked us up at the subway stop, served us fresh-brewed coffee. The other guests were quiet and friendly. I recommend this place if you want a good place in central Seoul. It is within walking distance of many outdoor markets and some sightseeing so it is a good location too.

Windroad Guesthouse in Seoul … This was my first trip travelling alone in a foreign country. It was really impressive. Windroad Guesthouse and people there are the reason.

Incheon Airport Hotel in Incheon … This was a really nice hotel especially for the money. The staff was friendly and very willing to help. One of the employees even walked us down the street to a restaruant and helped translate for us so that we could eat dinner.