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Looking for a hostel near Gangnam? Find the best and cheapest hostels near Gangnam in Seoul, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels in Gangnam, Seoul

70 hostels in Seoul. Prices start from ₩ 3,869 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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On Stay Hostel

서울 Gangnam District
Approx. 12 min walking time to Gangnam (1 km / 0.6 miles)

"Stay in comfort at our adults-only hostel in the heart of Seoul! Enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a shared kitchen, plus rooms with handy amenities like a kitchenette, washing machine, and

from ₩ 39,028
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Approx. 17 min walking time to Gangnam (1.4 km / 0.9 miles)
Capsule HotelsParty Hostel

5FL, 11-16, Teheran-ro 77-gil, Gangnam-gu

from ₩ 27,238
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Approx. 23 min walking time to Gangnam (1.9 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…***Property Policies & Conditions: 1. Cancellation policy: 2 days before arrival. 2. Check in from 15:00 to 23:00. 3. Check out before 11:00 AM. 4. Payment upon arrival by cash only. 5.

from ₩ 14,308
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Approx. 34 min walking time to Gangnam (2.9 km / 2 miles)

"Just 3 minutes from Gangnam Station! Our newly opened guesthouse, opened in July 2025, is perfect for beauty lovers, solo travelers, and first-time visitors to Seoul. Located near top skincare

from ₩ 12,761
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Approx. 70 min walking time to Gangnam (5.9 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…8+. 7. Taxes included. 8. Breakfast not included. 9. No pets. 10. No curfew. 11. NO smoking in Room, but have smoking area." …"…get out of exit 8 of ttukseom station and 2 minutes walking

from ₩ 13,014
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H HOSTEL Itaewon

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 86 min walking time to Gangnam (7.2 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

103-2 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu

from ₩ 33,006
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Seoul Cube Itaewon

Free Breakfast
Approx. 86 min walking time to Gangnam (7.2 km / 4 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Rooms equipped with air-conditioning and free wifi is available throughout the hostel. Check in and out time is each 3:00 pm and 00:00 am basically, but not strict. if you arrive at this city on

from ₩ 16,679
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G Guest House Itaewon In

Yongsan District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 87 min walking time to Gangnam (7.2 km / 5 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…Share your culture with the backpackers from worldwide! The hostel's just 3 minutes away from the only Mosque in Seoul on foot, 35 minutes away from Gimpo Airport, and an hour away from Incheon

from ₩ 18,255
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Approx. 88 min walking time to Gangnam (7.4 km / 5 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Lastly, for guests arriving or departing via air travel, Gimpo International Airport is a 19-km distance from Hostel Fellaz, making it a convenient option for those who prefer to stay close to the

from ₩ 14,737
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Approx. 92 min walking time to Gangnam (7.7 km / 5 miles)
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용산구 녹사평대로32길 9

from ₩ 14,829
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Approx. 99 min walking time to Gangnam (8.3 km / 5 miles)
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"…All of the rooms are en-suite. Also Our lovely Manager is completely fluent in Chinese too. Being so close to Dongdaemun, You are in for a wonderful time in Seoul. There is something for everyone

from ₩ 26,837
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Approx. 107 min walking time to Gangnam (8.9 km / 6 miles)
Youth Hostel

11, Hangang-daero 62na-gil, Yongsan-gu

from ₩ 20,674
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Approx. 109 min walking time to Gangnam (9.1 km / 6 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"Urban Art Stay is a traveler's Hostel in central Seoul. There are many traditional markets nearby the hostel, including Dongdaemun Market, for easy access to shopping, food and cultural facilities

from ₩ 11,108
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Approx. 112 min walking time to Gangnam (9.3 km / 6 miles)
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종로구 숭인동 217-6 3-5층

from ₩ 111,462
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Approx. 112 min walking time to Gangnam (9.3 km / 6 miles)
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퇴계로45길 31-9 The Capsule

from ₩ 17,319
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K Hostel Dongdaemun

Free Breakfast
Approx. 113 min walking time to Gangnam (9.4 km / 6 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…You can take a bus from here to Incheon airport. And cheongyecheon is in walking distance. You can go every popular place like Myongdong or Jongro by subway or bus. It is really convenient.

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Approx. 113 min walking time to Gangnam (9.4 km / 6 miles)

29-2, Jong-ro 48-gil, Jongno-gu

from ₩ 8,047
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Approx. 114 min walking time to Gangnam (9.5 km / 6 miles)

종로구 숭인동길 6

from ₩ 15,567
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Original Backpackers

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 114 min walking time to Gangnam (9.5 km / 6 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…5F: Kitchen, laundry facilities, and lounge Original Backpackers ensures your privacy with private communal shower rooms and restrooms. Room Features : - Super single beds with memory foam

from ₩ 19,465
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Approx. 114 min walking time to Gangnam (9.5 km / 6 miles)
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178-65 Sungin-dong

from ₩ 17,136
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Boro In Myeongdong Hanok Hostel

Myeong-dong
Free Breakfast
Approx. 116 min walking time to Gangnam (9.7 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…📶 Amenities • High-speed Wi-Fi • Personal lockers & reading lights (in dorms) • Hairdryers, shampoo, body wash • Water purifier, microwave, refrigerator • Clean towels, linens,

from ₩ 29,805
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Seoul Cube Hostel

Itaewon
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 116 min walking time to Gangnam (9.7 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelQuiet Rest

"…No age restriction. 7. Taxes included. 8. Breakfast included. 9. No pets." …"…3 3.Walk a min from there to the mountain side toward mt. Nam Tower. 4.Take left street at Pacifc Hotel and walk

from ₩ 12,796
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Namsan Guest House

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 117 min walking time to Gangnam (9.7 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…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

from ₩ 15,335
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Approx. 117 min walking time to Gangnam (9.8 km / 6 miles)
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49, Toegye-ro 18-gil, Jung-gu

from ₩ 21,188
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Oyo Hostel Myeongdong 5

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 117 min walking time to Gangnam (9.8 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…9am-10pm free access to our top-class rooftop terrace and common area. (Just keep your voice down after 10pm.) We provide free breakfast, and there's public kitchen, public fridge, laundry machine

from ₩ 17,790
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Cheapest
Approx. 118 min walking time to Gangnam (9.8 km / 6 miles)

25, Daehak-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu

from ₩ 7,351
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Approx. 118 min walking time to Gangnam (9.9 km / 6 miles)
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67-6, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu

from ₩ 56,593
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Approx. 119 min walking time to Gangnam (9.9 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The property is 300 meters from Noon Square, while Namdaemun Market is 700 meters away. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each

from ₩ 35,637
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Approx. 120 min walking time to Gangnam (10 km / 6 miles)
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4F, 37-14, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu

from ₩ 27,392
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Approx. 120 min walking time to Gangnam (10 km / 6 miles)
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57 Huam-ro, Yongsan-gu

from ₩ 14,372
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Bluedot Poshtel

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 121 min walking time to Gangnam (10 km / 6 miles)
Party Hostel

"…5 minutes), Olive Young (2 minutes), and the buzzing shopping streets of Myeong-dong itself (1 minute). Insadong (15 minutes), Gyeongbokgung Palace (20 minutes), Cheonggyecheon stream (15 minutes),

from ₩ 28,525
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Stepinn Myeongdong 1

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 122 min walking time to Gangnam (10.1 km / 6 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…) 5. Myeongdong is the hottest place for shoppers. (Department store, duty free shop, lots of garment and cosmetic brand shops.) Youth, Fashion and Culture of Korea always exist here in

from ₩ 60,314
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Approx. 122 min walking time to Gangnam (10.1 km / 6 miles)
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중구 소월로 31 1층 노마드 (Nomad)

from ₩ 31,944
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Approx. 122 min walking time to Gangnam (10.2 km / 6 miles)
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55, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu

from ₩ 59,618
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Seoul Cube Myeongdong

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 125 min walking time to Gangnam (10.5 km / 6 miles)
Capsule Hotels

"…6. Breakfast: included - Self-serve breakfast arranged in the refrigerator, available from 07:00am to 10:00am. 7. No curfew 8. Strictly non-smoking in the whole place. 9. Child policy and Extra

from ₩ 21,976
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Approx. 126 min walking time to Gangnam (10.5 km / 7 miles)

"…Pets are not allowed 11. Reception working hours: from 09:00am to 21:00pm 12. No refund after check in." …"You can come from Jongno 3-ga Station or Jongno 5-ga Station on Seoul Subway Line 1. You

from ₩ 17,882
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Seoul Cube Jongro

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 127 min walking time to Gangnam (10.6 km / 7 miles)
Capsule Hotels

"…For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service with an additional charge keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Property Policies: 1. Check-in time: from 15:00pm

from ₩ 18,986
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Hostel Haru

Seorin-Dong
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 127 min walking time to Gangnam (10.6 km / 7 miles)
Boutique HostelFemale Solo TravellerQuiet Rest

"…With 13 rooms and one community lounge in a buzzing downtown Seoul setting, Hostel Haru is the perfect city retreat with reasonable prices. Amenities are high speed internet, printing and faxing

from ₩ 27,660
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Approx. 128 min walking time to Gangnam (10.7 km / 7 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

48, Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu

from ₩ 34,744
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24 Guesthouse Seoul City hall
Approx. 129 min walking time to Gangnam (10.8 km / 7 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

7, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu

from ₩ 21,835
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Approx. 131 min walking time to Gangnam (10.9 km / 7 miles)
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13 Jangseungbaegi-ro 26-gil, Noryangjin-dong, Dongjak-gu

from ₩ 14,252
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Approx. 141 min walking time to Gangnam (11.7 km / 7 miles)

서대문구 통일로 9길 6-8 하이서대문 1층

from ₩ 43,910
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Philstay Ehwa Boutique - Female Only

Daehyeon-Dong
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 149 min walking time to Gangnam (12.4 km / 8 miles)
Boutique HostelFemale Only HostelsFemale Solo Traveller

"Great price to services ratio! - Extremely strategic position which is very well connected, in a safe area of the city. Very clean areas, very kind staff, and very confortable beds. Have recommended

from ₩ 14,906
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Jk House In

Free Breakfast
Approx. 159 min walking time to Gangnam (13.2 km / 8 miles)

"…In JK House in Seoul, make new friends and meet cute puppy which JK House in Seoul raise. Special offer: - 10% discount if you stay longer than 2 weeks - Discount is not available during the peak

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Jun Guesthouse

Mapo District
Approx. 163 min walking time to Gangnam (13.6 km / 8 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Smoking is not allowed. **Important information** Basic single room is FEMALE ONLY If hostel receive booking against to the condition, hostel deserve to cancel your booking and your

from ₩ 13,534
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Crossroad Backpackers Hongdae

Mapo District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 163 min walking time to Gangnam (13.6 km / 8 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"Crossroad Backpackers is the place that travelers visit and interact with each other to enjoy and make their travel more active and diverse. It is located in the perfect place in Hongik University

from ₩ 17,769
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Able Guesthouse Hongdae

Mapo District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 164 min walking time to Gangnam (13.7 km / 8 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Check in time from 3pm and check out until 11am. 2. Both cash and credit card are accepted upon arrival. 3. Cancellation policy: At least a 7-day advance notice prior to the arrival date is

from ₩ 10,193
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Hithere Guesthouse

Free Breakfast
Approx. 164 min walking time to Gangnam (13.7 km / 8 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…Check-in time: 15:00pm to 20:00pm 2. Check-out time: before 11:00am 3. Cancellation policy: 2 days advance notice for free cancellation 4. Payment: cash only upon checking in 5. Taxes: included

from ₩ 17,396
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Approx. 164 min walking time to Gangnam (13.7 km / 9 miles)
Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"Love you all. Two simple words for this place - Read & Relax, So this might be the best place for the single travelers to enjoy your time the whole day or couples to chill out quietly. (8 bed & 4 bed

from ₩ 2,497
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YAB-GuestHouse, FemaleOnly

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 165 min walking time to Gangnam (13.8 km / 9 miles)
Boutique HostelFemale Only Hostels

"…Cancellation policy: 14 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 23:00 . Check out before 11:00 .

from ₩ 23,172
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Cocoa Guesthouse

Free Breakfast
Approx. 165 min walking time to Gangnam (13.8 km / 9 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…5:00 to 23:00. 3. Check out before 11:00 AM 4. Payment upon arrival by cash. Credit card is accepted. 5. Reception working hours 11:00-18:00. 6. No age restriction. 7. Taxes included. 8. Breakfast

from ₩ 26,717
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Approx. 166 min walking time to Gangnam (13.8 km / 9 miles)
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21, Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu

from ₩ 28,208
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Approx. 166 min walking time to Gangnam (13.9 km / 9 miles)
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마포구 어울마당로 49 2f 5층

from ₩ 19,514
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Mamas & Papas Hongdae Guesthouse

Mapo District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 166 min walking time to Gangnam (13.9 km / 9 miles)

"…Mama&Papa Hongdae Guesthouse is offering an affordable and high quality accommodation, with varieties of free services to our guest, as well as necessary information on Korean history and

from ₩ 12,170
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The One Hostel Hongdae In

Mapo District
Free Breakfast
Approx. 167 min walking time to Gangnam (13.9 km / 9 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There is an upstairs area with a balcony and kitchen, but it appears to be a construction site and it is never explained that this area is also for guest use. The kitchen is quite large and seems

from ₩ 11,797

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Discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type.

Get to know Gangnam

Gangnam: The Backpacker's Oasis

Welcome to Gangnam, the vibrant heartbeat of Seoul where tradition meets modernity, and budget travelers find their oasis.

In the bustling streets of this district, where K-pop beats blend with timeless cultural rhythms, you're in for a backpacking adventure like no other.

Timeless Landmarks: Beyond the Glitz

As you venture through Gangnam, discover landmarks that stand as testaments to its enduring charm.

Visit the iconic Bongeunsa Temple, an oasis of serenity in the midst of the bustling city. The COEX Mall, a perennial shopping and cultural hub, showcases the district's dynamic spirit.

Getting Around: Seoul on the Move

Transportation in Gangnam is a breeze, thanks to its well-established networks. Hop on the Seoul Metro for a quick and efficient way to explore the district.

The Gangnam Express Bus Terminal connects you seamlessly to various parts of the city, ensuring your journey is both adventurous and convenient.

Budget-Friendly Amenities: Backpacker's Haven

Gangnam is not just about luxury; it's also a haven for budget-conscious travelers. Stay in one of the many hostels that offer affordable accommodations without compromising on comfort.

Explore local markets like the Garak Market, where authentic Korean flavors meet budget-friendly prices.

Cultural Gems and Timeless Tips

Before you embark on your Gangnam adventure, consider these cultural insights and enduring tips:

  • K-beauty on a Budget: Dive into the world of K-beauty with affordable skincare products available in local markets.
  • Bongeunsa Temple Etiquette: When visiting Bongeunsa Temple, maintain a respectful silence to absorb the spiritual ambiance.
  • Street Food Delights: Try local street food like tteokbokki and odeng for a taste of Gangnam's culinary scene without breaking the bank.

Why Choose Gangnam?

Choosing Gangnam isn't just a decision; it's a passport to an unforgettable backpacking experience:

  • Cultural Fusion: Immerse yourself in the fusion of tradition and modernity that defines Gangnam's unique charm.
  • Effortless Exploration: With reliable transportation and budget-friendly amenities, Gangnam makes exploring Seoul easy and affordable.
  • Nightlife Vibes: Experience Gangnam's renowned nightlife without breaking the bank, from trendy clubs to cozy local bars.

Your Gangnam journey promises more than a travel destination; it's an exploration of a district where the past and present dance together, creating an evergreen rhythm that resonates with every backpacker's soul.

So, pack your essentials, embrace the energy, and let Gangnam redefine your budget-friendly adventure.

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