YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

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Cleanliness6.4/10

Service7.4/10

Comfort6.4/10

Condition6.6/10

location9.0/10

Neighborhood7.8/10

Value10/10

Amenities8.4/10

A great convenient location!

I recommend this place for affordability and location. Much cheaper than a hotel, and the double bed-room was comfortable. Some of the finishes were a little worn, but for a hostel, I can't complain. I recommend for solo travelers.

Stay away!!

The only good thing about this hostel is the location as it is a street away from the metro station. Aside from that, this is the filthiest hostel I have ever stayed in. I place looks like a hoarders live in the “kitchen area.” The refrigerator hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, food is shoved into every nook, extension cords are a bliss and the floor hasn’t not been mopped since installed. When can be found, the staff is not at all helpful at providing simple information that they should know. The rooms are less than halfway decent in comfort but look as though the walls will soon crumble from lack of construction and patching. There was a girl who, for two nights slept in the kitchen and did not move, as to be passed out from a night of hard drinking. Another girl who must be living there would dry her hair at the dining tables and brush her teeth in the kitchen sink rather than use the bathroom in her assigned room. Fortunately I wasn’t expecting much and slept there only for three hours and used the place as a luggage storage and location to charge my phone. I do not recommend this place to anyone no mater the price.

The staff was excellent! They stayed an hour late for us to check in when we didn’t know what time check in ended. And the room was very clean and well decorated! We felt right at home. We will definitely be coming here again! (And will be there before check in ends! Sorry!)

Very friendly atmosphere. Nice kitchen with drinks available. I was originally booked into the larger mixed dorm but got upgraded to the 6-bed female dorm when I arrived, which was really good for me as a young solo female traveller. Really convenient, central location. Overall, a comfortable and easy stay!

It is a pretty cool hostel. I had a private room. It was the perfect size for one. Hostel is super close to subway exit. During my time there, there was 2 different front desk guys. They were both friendly, respectful, & helpful.

I usually stay here when I come to Seoul. This is third times of me. staffs are so kind generous and hospitality. It’s nice although come alone. My room is upgraded! It ‘s really nice. Room space is useful~ It’s reasonable price ^^

Open My Eyes To Korea!

The people and staff here open my eyes to Korea. I had no idea coming here and thinking I would sleep in all day. The LGBT friendly, Open minded, Caring Staff took great care of me and made a warm and very fun atmosphere! Naji was the best! look for her when you come, she is the cool american girl! The wi-fi also very good and fast!

The staff members were amazing. The people were amazing and the facilities were exceptionally good for the price.

Location is very good. Staff is really hospitality. I think it’s a reasonable price. ^^

No Frills Hostel

This was my first time staying at a hostel. I had to stay here in a pinch because all other hotels were full during Seoul Fashion Week. This is a cheap, cheap no frills place. The building and the furnishings inside are kind of old and rundown but the staff were friendly. The bed was clean and comfortable and the room was well heated at night. Be prepared to share a bathroom. I got what I paid for. Not terrible but not great.

La chambre manque d'entretien ! Le personnelle était sympathique et serviable, Quand a le géolocalisation elle est parfaite, Juste à une minute à pied de la station de metro Cheanggun et à quatre aret de Iteawon.

Location very good but disappointed overall

Greeting was good, however a cash key deposit was required in addition, which would be helpful to know. Directed to 2nd floor, the whole floor absolutely stank like cigarette smoke. I asked for another room, no was the answer. He said he would find the source and fix the problem as this was no smoking accommodation. Following night awoken by foul stench of cigarette smoke coming into my room at 3am. Some moron was smoking in the room next to me, who knew it was a no smoking room. I packed my luggage and contemplated leaving or sleeping in dining room foyer. However another manager was on duty and upgraded me instantly to another room thankfully. The kitchen cupboards had insects running around inside, people leaving dishes with food half eaten, a discernable lack of utensils/bowls. Very difficult. Overall, I couldn't wait to get out of there.

Meh

There's a smell in the bathroom I can best describe as faint sulfur, fruit flies everywhere even though temperature hovered around 0 degrees. Kitchen was very dirty. Good thing is there's food order delivery that the staff helped me with and there's almost always someone at the front desk. Very close to train station so very convenient.

Accessible and easy locating but not so clean and generally not good. Other hostel I stayed in during my trip last year is better but price range are the same. Might not consider going back and will try other hostel next time.

For shopping near Dongdaemun.

Short distance from Cheongu station of Seoul Metro. Although some reviewers said it's tough to find, one just need to know it's behind Tous Les Jours and everything will be easy. Convenience store & a mini-market nearby, food & grocery shopping is a breeze. I once walked back from Doota, took about 15 mins. For this trip, I stayed at the 14-bedded dormitory, and it occupies the whole basement. Spacious enough but lack individual reading light for each bed. The hostel was filled with a friendly atmosphere overall.

Hostel of many countries

Nice friendly staff. Can meet people from many countries at this hostel.

Close to the subway and 15mins walk to myeongdong

Lone traveler stayed from the 9th to the 20th. Staffs and other customers are all equally friendly. Staffs also conduct trips occasionally for travellers who does not know where to go. Feels more homely to say its just a hostel is underrated. Thanks to Tommy, Leo and all the other staffs. I will visit the place again definitely.

Good location just a few minutes walk from subway

Only a few minutes walk from subway, many good restaurants around

Near to subway station

My room has no issue but my sis room toilet has problems.

What a place!

I had a really bad experience from other guest house called MiniResidence. It turned out to be a boon to me who was reluctant to move to other place. This is a great discovery and all the trouble and pain in MiniResidence was considered even greater with my regret that I should have come to this place in the first place. The staffs speak good English and are quite helpful and absolutely friendly. Air conditioning is great and the shared space is reasonable and spacious. I am coming back again and again to this place whenever I have a trip to Seoul. In MiniResidence, I was hot since they turned off the air last month and attacked by millions of mosquitoes every night. The manager guy was rude and violent. I don't understand why I put up with that 3 nights in MiniResidence. I booked my 1 week stay in this nice place. I love this place. By the way, I am a retiree from America travelling 365 days a year. Trust me on this; I know what I am talking about. Don't be hesitant to check this place out yourself. You will be wholeheartedly thankful to me for this helpful review. Bon voyage, my fellow travellers!

Get what you pay for I guess...

Pro: very cheap, close to dongdaemun Cons: very small with equally small bathroom which is shared with a toilet. Bathroom was very dirty and looked like it hadn't been cleaned for days. Room is very small for two people (I got the double room) and I could barely fit luggages in. Careful of the stairs, theyre tight and oddly spaced. Not much to say about staff as I left the next day to find a different hotel to stay.

Great location

The hostel is located in a convenient location near Cheonggu station and walkable distance to Dongdaemun. There are many food options in the area (not open 24 hours though) and there are convenience stores near the hostel as well. Staff were friendly and helpful allowing us to enjoy our stay more too.

Perfect hotel for you who are mobile

It is so close from the Chronggu subway station. On my stay here, I cn go shopping on Gyeongbukgung then get back to the hotel to drop my shopping bags then go to itaewon to grab a snack less then an hour. The staff are multilingual from english chinese even melayu or indonesian.

There are two parts to this hostel

The hostel staff is great and very helpful. The main person who knows how to speak English, Tommy is great! This hostel is going through an expansion so there's two parts to it. The old part is damp and can get cold in the winter but had better wifi access. The kitchen can get a little smelly but that's if it's being used for cooking, which is to be expected. What I didn't like is that they charge 10,000KRW for a key deposit for the old part as well. The new part is coming along beautifully. It's got nice floors but stairs can be a pain for luggage. They also don't collect a deposit for keys since it's number pad coded doors. The rooms also have heated floors, super comfortable for the winter. Just make sure you understand the controls cause it's written in Korean. Wifi here isn't the best and that's the downside as well. Security is great in dedicated rooms. I'm not quite sure about the shared ones. It's really close to Chenggou station, which makes it super convenient to get along. Also close to a 7Eleven for quick pickup and close to a street full of restaurants. that's where this hostel really excels. It's a bed to sleep on every night basically.

Decent stopover

I arrived late and my roommates were already asleep. My bed was directly under the AC, so I was glad for the blanket. I only stayed for a few hours before making my way to the airport. It's less than 40 mins from Gimpo, which is a plus. They email you directions, so it's easy to findm Just make sure to let them know if you're coming after 11 so that there's someone to let you in!

close to subway great staff but bit dirty

close to subway. great staff, very friendly and made me feel like home. nice kitchen and livingroom with computer. the hostel needs some cleaning. bed lights would be nice since now there is only a big tl-light in the dorm.

Nearby to Cheonggu Station, Exit 3

Overall, very convenience and comfortable for a budget hotel. The host was very helpful and friendly. We arrived early in the morning around 5am and the front door was secured with pin number. We make a call to the host, Tommy asking for the security number. Although he was in sleepy state (which is quite funny when we have a conversation), he tries his best to help us. The location is really strategic. Room quiet small but its okay for us. Have all the basic need for backpackers like us. The area was not hilly at all There is no elevator and we have to climb a slightly sharp stairs to our room. Not recommended for family who travel with elders. But maybe you can ask for 1st floor room for the elder.

Bare minimum

It is hard to find, the directions are conflicting, the room has a tiny locker but no key, they ask for a deposit in cash - the price of the room - to give you your key, you have to ask for a towel... It really is for only when you cannot afford anything else.

close to subway

stay here during winter which could reach -14 Celsius. heater functioning well. may need to organise yourself to use kitchen as it can be crowded sometimes.

Great location!

This was a very good guesthouse when on a budget. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Beds may feel a little hard to western travelers, but the comfort level is pretty typical for Korean hostel beds. Our room also had a TV, which was a nice distraction. The location was great as it was just across the street from a subway station. Not a very busy neighborhood, but convenient enough to find. I'd definitely stay here again.

Friendliest Staff in Seoul

The staff was great and extremely helpful. The hotel is easy to find and just steps away from the Cheonggu Subway Station exit#3. I will definitely be staying here again.

Nice Guesthouse with good people

Staffs were very nice! Room and bathroom are a bit simple but clean and cozy.

一般の方は泊まれない宿だと思います。

非常に不潔で不快な宿です。 汚物がトイレ内に散乱していたり、部屋も清掃されてないです。 個室はもしかしたらもう少し快適かもしれませんが、ホテル(?)内がそもそも臭いので快適に過ごせるとは思えません。 相当な覚悟がある方は泊まってみると良いです。

沒有電水煲沒有電梯, 行上行落, 想健身, FIT曬。

房間沒有電水煲, 要到地方大堂才有冷熱水; 沒有電梯, 要提行李喼上幾層樓。

Very bad experience We did not expected, since it is different with booking scores and picture of room The quality was low and might suitable as a student room

サービスがとても良く、チェックインとチェックアウトが簡単にできた。

部屋がきたなかった

地下鉄駅からも近く、大通りから横道に入ってすぐなので、夜遅くに宿へ戻るときも安心でした。

中央通りから1本奥なので分かりにくい 地下鉄3番出口を出て目の前の歩道橋を渡って左に行き、コンビニのCUがある手前を右に入りさらに右奥にある 基本スタッフがおらず無人でタブレット端末の操作をして何をするべきかを知らないといけない

スタッフがいなかった。誰がスタッフなのかもわからなかった。最寄駅がどこに行くのも便利で駅から近かったのだけがよかった。

There is no public toilet on the first floor, it is very inconvenient to go to the toilet

Prix minimum - service minimum

Je vais commencer par dire que je n'ai pas passé un mauvais séjour mais qu'il y a quand-même pas mal de critiques à faire. Les points positifs : le prix et la localisation. Service : pas un bonjour, on sent qu'ils ne sont pas payés assez pour répondre aux questions... Chauffage au sol en plein mois de mai... j'ai été obligé d'allumer la clim pour compenser tellement il faisait chaud... Les revêtements de sol du couloir sont complètement usés et faisaient tellement de bruit que je croyais que quelqu'un entrait dans ma chambre à chaque fois qu'on passait devant. J'ai tenté d'allumer la télé par curiosité. Elle ne marchait pas.

All in all only night for just sleep was okay. There was no receptionist. There was information to call Korean number but I was foreigner, didn’t have number. Later some person (maybe she was helper) helped me where the bedroom was but mostly I didn't know about anything until I had to ask question. Living area was small, mostly full and it looked like some people were long residents or helpers, so only a few space for short visitor in the peak time. Dormitory room was spacious but there was no trash box inside room, I didn't know where to throw trush at first. Shower bathroom was only one available in the big dormitory room, no extra toilet in common area. Mostly toilet room was wet n messy after somebody took shower there. Upper bed was shaky, the bed without bed light was sometimes inconvenient. Breakfast was toast, instant noodle, egg n orange juice. Common fridge was mostly full of long stay residents, only little space for short visitors. A little insufficient hospitality and socialising atmosphere. Better stay other bigger places if you wanna socialise with other travelers

特になし。ありません。

대체로 좋았던 편!

이미지랑 조금 다른 느낌이었고, 뜨거운 물과 차가운 물 조절이 힘들었다는 것 외에는 다 좋았던 것 같아요! 직원분들도 다들 친절하게 안내해주셨고, 저 외에도 숙박을 하시는 다른 분들도 다들 좋은 분들이셨던 것 같아요.

숙박

무난했다.

値段相応の期待をして行けば満足できる

14人部屋に2日間滞在しましたが、二段ベットの上部は電源がなく、長期の滞在となると大変かもしれません。また部屋にトイレとシャワーが一体になったものが一つだけあるだけなので不便さは少しあります。値段が値段なのでコストパフォーマンスは良いほうかなと思います。 駅から徒歩1.2分でタオルも無料で貸して貰えましたし、何よりスタッフの男性が非常に親切丁寧でした。 たった2日の滞在にも関わらず名前を覚えてくださり、オススメのスポットなどを紹介してくれました。

電話すると、英語が通じなかったのは少し不安になりましたが、それ以外はとても親切でした。釜山への行き方を教えてくださったり、対応が丁寧でした。共有キッチンが予想より大きくて整っていました。

韓国の安宿に泊まり慣れている人なら、清潔な宿だとわかると思います。

Very dirty but cheap

I was Living in the basement floor, which was very damp and humid. The beds were less than comfortable, and there was only one bathroom to share between 12 residents. The kitchen was infested with cockroaches and generally very dirty. However, the staff was nice and the stay very cheap considering the location.

สะดวกใกล้สถานีรถไฟ สะอาด บริการดี

Это очень плохой хостел

Номер очень грязный. Полотенца выдают хоть и с запахом кондиционера, но грязные по виду и с волосами... В общей зоне (на входе, где можно приготовить еду) грязно, захламлено и полно тараканов... Этот хостел не стоит своих денег вообще.

駅から近くで、便利でした。

まあまあです

ソウルからのアクセスも良い。ちょっと清潔感は欠けるが寝るだけなら問題ない。

清潔感なし

とにかく汚い 特に共有キッチンに置いてある浄水器に虫がわいているのが恐ろしかったです 南米とかも行けるレベルのバックパッカー向け

很方便的點，適合輕鬆旅遊的我們

民宿內有會中文的店員，很親切， 民宿離地鐵站很近，青丘站3號出口， KB銀行旁的小巷進去就到了， 房間不算大，不過有可以開兩個大行李箱的空間，很夠用了！ 房間隔音我覺得還不錯！ 美中不足就是浴室會有點點的漏水， 洗完澡外面會溼溼的， 其他的都很棒!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

近青丘地䥫站，與東大門文化廣場站約15分鐘步行距離，地點吃喝非常方便

位置方便尋找，指示清晰 房間舒適，有足夠位置打開行李箱；需自行清理房間，私隱度可以，隔音效果差 唯退房當天等了2小時，才完成退房手續，取回房匙按金

値段の割りに立地がよかった！

ソウル駅から最寄りの青丘駅までは階段を使わずにエレベーターで移動できるのでスーツケースでも安心です。 4人部屋を友達4人で利用しましたが、共同キッチンのウォーターサーバーと食器を借りてお茶を淹れたり、200円で使える洗濯機を使ったり、そこそこ快適に過ごしました。 3泊しましたが、掃除ははいらないみたいです。ゴミがいっぱいになったので、3日目の朝にゴミを捨てておいてほしい旨フロントに伝えたら、掃除やタオル替えはせずにゴミだけ捨てておいてくれました。 言わないとゴミ捨てもしてくれないかも？？ トイレにシャワーが付いてる程度のシャワーなので、近所のロッテリアの地下のお風呂に毎日行きました。ハングルしか通じませんが、アカスリもサウナもあって快適でした。 コンビニもスーパーマーケットもあって、立地も良くて、ここを選んで正解でした。 ドミトリーやゲストハウスとしては普通だけど、日本のホテルみたいな清潔さを求める日本女子には無理かも。

The Hotel is good to Backpacker.

Hotel is small but still acceptable to me because it it really near to the Subway Station (approx. only 3 minutes). Via the Subway Station I can very easy to go anywhere I want to go. Only 1 disadvantage is that the hotel entrance is hidden inside a small street that is difficult to find for new visitors and taxi driver.

便宜的住

房間廁所垃圾沒清乾淨。其中一天沒熱水,房間有潮濕味。便宜的住宅! 離地鐵近。附近多便利商店。無每天提供乾淨毛巾。

房間地板好像沒掃 有沙沙的！ 房間有密碼鎖 還不錯 房間空間有點小 放個行李箱就沒路可走 有會講中文的接待人員 接待人員很熱情 很好客 沒有門禁時間 但晚回飯店需小聲

Бюджетный неплохой хостел рядом с метро

Неплохой бюджетный студенческий хостел со всеми вытекающими. Мы или в отдельной комнате со своим санузлом. Комнаты не убираются даже по запросу. Из плюсов два шага до метро, тихий спокойный район. Минусы - стройка напротив (скоро закончится). Для бюджетного хостела - твёрдые 4 балла.

โฮสเทลเล็กๆแต่อบอุ่น

การเดินทางหาที่พักสะดวก พนักงานเป็นมิตรให้ช่วยเหลือเรา ห้องพักก็ถือว่าดี มีโซนรวมที่สามารถนำอาหารมาทำกินเองได้ด้วย

近地鐵站、服務親切

距離地鐵青丘站很近，交通方便，櫃台人員很熱心，幫忙很多，另外，房間還可以，清潔度也OK，適合背包旅行的人，下次有機會還會來。

値段相応だと思います。

タオルやアメニティーグッズは持参されたほうがいいです。寝るだけだったので、問題なしでした。場所はちょっとわかりにくいですが、地下鉄からは近いので、その点はお勧めです。大きなスーツケースは階段で持ってあがるのはちょっとつらいです。

シャワー、洗面、トイレは一体型で、ちょっと狭いですが、寝室にはＴＶもあり、清潔で広さは十分あります。

房間濕氣很重,離地鐵青丘站很近

トイレが壊れており、私含め全員がトイレに入る度に叫び声が出ました。(笑) 客室にテレビがなかったことが少し寂しかったですね。 スタッフの方は日本語どなたも全く通じません。簡単な英語で会話がギリギリ成立します。 清潔なホテルとは言い難いですが、寝るだけ、シャワーをするだけでオッケーな方なら本当に値段の安い良いホテルだとおもいます！！ (少しでも不潔なのが嫌！でも安く泊まりたいからここにしたい！という方は最低バスタオルは２枚、シャンプーリンス等のアメニティ、使い捨てスリッパなどを持っていけばいいかとおもいます！)

저렴하게 숙박을 원한다면...

숙박만을 생각한다면 가격 대비 좋음

バックパッカー向き

立地が良かったので、ホテルは寝るだけ派におすすめです。バックパッカー慣れしてない人には、、、 スタッフはとても優しく愛嬌があってよかったです。日本語対応できる方がいらっしいます。

교통이 좋고 식당이 많습니다만 지하 도미토리룸 공기가 안좋고 2층 침대가 매우 불편합니다.

카운터 일하는 스탭은 고용된 직원인지 아니면 해외여행객이 편의제공으로 저렴하게 노동을 제공하는 것인지 의심(?)도 들더군요.. 어쨌든 좋은 고용환경일거라 생각합니다. 그리고 친절한 응대에 매우 감사했습니다. 의외로 한국인 손님에 상당히 낯설어하더군요. 저는 숙박비를 아끼기 위해 처음으로 게스트하우스 도미토리룸에 숙박하게 되었는데요. 방에 들어가자마자 조금 후회했습니다. 제 자리가 어디인지도 모르겠고 번호키 사물함도 비어있는게 없더군요. 겨우 찾아서 짐을 넣고 공기가 지하라서 너무 탁하고 배도 고프고 하여 밖으로 바로 나갔습니다. 방이 너무 어수선하고 장기 여행객들이 있어서인지 빨래가 널려있고 소지품이 지저분하게 흩어져있고 아직 이런 분위기가 적응되지 않았습니다. 그래도 편한 침대가 있는 이곳이 찜질방보다 나을거야 라고 생각했지만 점점.. 그냥 찜질방 갈걸 이라는 생각으로 바꼈네요. 밤10시 넘어서 들어갔더니 한두사람 잠잘준비 하고 있더군요. 저도 씼고 비어있던 2층침대 위로 갔는데... 침대 양쪽이 바로 내리막인데 한쪽은 보호창살이 있는데 한쪽은 없어서 자다가 떨어질것 같더군요..;; 그리고 더 큰 문제는 ... 침대가 너무 흔들립니다. 아랫사람이 발모양만 바꿔도 위층으로 그 진동이 옵니다. 저도 경직이 되서 아랫사람에게 피해를 줄까봐 거의 움직이지도 않고 잠자려고 노력했지만.. 새벽 5시가까이 되서 잔거같아요. 저는 처음이라서 그렇겠지만 이곳에 여행온 사람들은 표정이 밝고 서로 이야기도 재밌게 하고 서로 피해를 안주려고 잘 대해주는 모습이 참 좋았습니다. 오픈마이드라고 해야할까요? 개선점이 있다면 침대를 좀 더 튼튼하게 해주시고 2층에서 자도 문제없도록 (한침대만 그렇습니다. 남은 침대는 벽이 있어요) 보호창살을 다셨으면 좋겠습니다. 그리고 공기가 너무 탁하고 공기 정화시설인지 아닌지 모르겠지만 기계 엔진 돌아가는 소리가 우당탕탕 펑 이렇게 간헐적으로 납니다. 지하라서 공기질 개선과 알수없는 기계음 감소가 필요한 것 같습니다. 하루만 게다가 이런 방을 처음 쓰는 분의 후기라서 신빙성이 없다고 생각치 마시고.. 그곳에서 오랜기간 머무는 외국인들을 위해 개선의 여지가 있음을 보셨으면 좋겠습니다.

Near metro station

非常近青丘站，從出閘到地面有扶手電梯和電梯。 附近是民居，晚上較靜。

침대가 자고나면 좀 가려움 청소가 좀 더 잘 되면 좋겠음

来自不同国家的人居住在一起，有的旅游，有的整形，有的代购，文化交流，总体还不错，也不贵！