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Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun

2.0 star property
Central hostel with bar/lounge, connected to a shopping center, near Myeongdong Street

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Property entrance
Reception
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior detail
Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.4 out of 10
Nestled near Myeongdong Street, Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun offers a vibrant retreat with laundry facilities and a convenience store. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a drink at the bar, or plan your day with tour/ticket assistance from the multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Convenience store
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (For 6 Persons)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, Private Shower and Shared Toilet | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Shower and Shared Toilet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Men-Only / For 6 Persons)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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243, Hyoje-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110851

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 56 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 68 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 13 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 19 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 25 min drive
  • Jongno 5-ga Station - 4 min walk
  • Dongdaemun Station - 7 min walk
  • Euljiro 4-ga Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪불타는곱창 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪테라스 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪허서방 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪한와담 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪제주바다 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun

Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Also, Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jongno 5-ga Station is 4 minutes and Dongdaemun Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Rice cooker
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Star Dongdaemun
Star Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Dongdaemun
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun
Star Seoul Dongdaemun
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Seoul
Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun like?

Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun is in Jongno-gu, a short 4-minute walk from Jongno 5-ga Station and 5 minutes' walk from Gwangjang Market.

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Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

5.4

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good environment and a great stay
Christine, 13-night trip

2/10 Poor

New furnitures and an update of the bathroom would be necessary.
Lea, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dirty, smelly, loud annoying roommates that didn’t let me sleep
Asahi, 17-night trip

6/10 Good

No reception, I went to the wrong hostel (there’s the same one down the street) and wasn’t told there were two different ones! Only way to contact someone was via WhatsApp Wasn’t communicated what room I was in Bed sheets aren’t washed properly, mine were stained and also the towels smelt really bad
Ella, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

The lock to our room didn’t work, so you could just pull the door open even when it was locked. The locks to the bathrooms didn’t work either. The wifi we were supposed to be using did’nt even exist, so we had to use another one from one of the other rooms (every room had its own). There was mould in the aircondition. There were cockroaches in some of the rooms. Sometimes there weren’t any staff at the reception even when there was supposed to be. Information at the hostel told us there would be breakfast, but there was none. Only good thing was a relatively low price and quite centrally placed.
Timmy, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

I stayed private room. I stayed for 3 nights and found 3 roaches and 1 bug. My body was itchy all the time because of dirty bed. Sound deadening does not exist in this facility. No towel and body soap(just shampoo) No amenities. I will not recommend to stay here.
NAOKI, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Atsuko, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Auberge qui fait l’affaire pour quelques jours seulement. Seulement deux wc/salles d’eau pour une dizaine ou quinzaine de chambres…. Dans une ruelle au calme proche de la station Jongno 5 ga (ligne1 du métro de Séoul). Proche du marché avec pas mal de street food et commerçants en tout genre. Literie un peu dure.
Mathilde, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

MOEKA, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Her yerde kocaman hamam böcekleri vardı ve fotoğraflardaki gibi değildi.
Furkan, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Claudia, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

清潔感は期待しないでください。

不潔です。チェックインするとすでに虫の死骸がおり、部屋にゴキブリもいます。 シーツはカビのような黒いシミがあり、臭いです。とにかく不潔です。タオルも雑巾のようなタオルが置かれていました。
28-night trip

6/10 Good

首先必須承認此價格住宿～為非常性價比高之選擇🙂 位置：離鍾路5街站步行幾分鐘就到👍而且可以一直步行至東大門區域(尤其適合深夜想要購物及食宵夜之旅客)；雖然附近有紅燈區事業但並無嘈吵/騷擾情況發生～僻靜但未致於感覺危險～ 服務：住宿了六天～由check in至check out～未有見過任何工作人員～可說是全自助形式～ 房間：房內無異味～有地暖及小暖爐保溫～沐浴水溫平穩又水速充足～床鋪都瞓得舒適～唯獨床單及毛巾有污漬(建議使用自備的) 環境：裝潢較殘舊～但安静～以旅館價格而言不應要求太多～個人覺得可以接受～
Ka Po, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

暖房も効かないのでお陰で風邪をひきました。はっきり言って最悪でした。 安い宿は選ばないようにします
hiromu, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Laetitia Peña, 14-night trip

4/10 Fair

ゴキブリは確実に出るので覚悟してください

8月の下旬に5泊で利用しました。韓国は慣れており、女性1名です。 【良かった点】 ・基本的にセルフチェックインセルフチェックアウト、荷物もフロント横に自分で預けておけば自由に出入り可能なので楽 ・冷蔵庫は共同ですが大きいサイズなので自分の物を保管できる余裕はあります ・洗濯機が使えるので洗剤もあったようですが私は自分の洗剤を持っていきました。操作方法は翻訳機を使って意外と簡単に使えました、1時間ほどかかります。 【悪かった点】 ・セルフチェックインですが自分の名前がなかったのでメールで問い合わせをした、すぐに返答があったので良かったが、これが返答なかったらどの部屋に入れば良いかわからなかった ・シャワーの排水溝がすぐに詰まって2日目以降から毎日浸水しながらシャワーをした ・排水溝からたくさんの小さなゴキブリや虫がうじゃうじゃ出てきた ・ちょうど良い気温だったのでクーラーをせずに寝ていたら自分の体にゴキブリが這い上がって来て夜中に何度も目が覚めた ・毎日ゴキブリとの戦いだった。最終日に巨大なゴキブリ登場です ・共用スペースのテーブルでご飯を食べていたら目の前にゴキブリがいた ・ゴキジェットスプレーが共用スペースに用意されていたのでそれを使いましたが、やはり出ます、苦手な方は来ないほうが良い ・滞在中、メールを送っても無視される ・各部屋に用意されたTVは普通のテレビが電波がありませんとなりどの電源を入れても見れない。bビデオ？みたいな有料で番組や映画やドラマが見れる機器につながっており、基本テレビは消したままでした。テレビっ子なのでこれはさすがに残念。現地のテレビが見たかった。 ・各個人部屋は共用スペースを囲むように位置しているので、夜遅くに他の宿泊者の話し声や動画を見ている音量などでうるさくて眠れない ・冷蔵庫に入れたものが誰かに飲まれていた、名前は書く必要がある ・入り口から共用スペースまでの匂いがキツイ、独特の匂いでちょっと吐き気がする、部屋に入るとマシになる ・エアコンのクーラーはちょうど良い温度にはなりません、寒すぎるか、消すと暑い、除湿にしても寒い ・トイレは共同です。たまにそのトイレでシャワーをされる人がいるので、2台とも埋まっていたら待たないといけない 以上のことから、それなりに覚悟を持ってきたほうが良いです。もしくはすぐ近隣にある同系列の「スイート」の方がまだ綺麗そうでした。
最終日に出てきた巨大なゴキブリ
排水溝から出てきて息絶えたゴキブリ、ナメクジ？虫たち
排水溝がすぐに詰まります。長期連絡はおすすめしません
5-night trip

6/10 Good

Julian, 16-night trip

8/10 Very good

居室の目の前が共用部の部屋に宿泊。 夜中早朝かんけい確実に目が覚める。 スタッフは良い方でした。
hiro, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

非常恐怖的旅館

這輩子住過最髒最恐怖的旅館，預定四個晚上，只住了一晚就受不換別間住宿了
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

ByAmmy, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6/10 Good

Needs a clean

Not sure if it's because of the pandemic or if it's always been like this, but the place really seemed to need a cleaner. Stayed for several days (out of which we stayed two in the hostel the entire day due to having online classes to attend) and didn't see anyone clean any part of the hostel even once, and the bathroom and hallways seemed permanently stained with mud. It also smelled liked cup-ramen in the whole place and me (natural blonde) and my friend (pink haired latina) found black, asian looking hair in one of the beds. Now the place was CHEAP so I wasn't exactly expecting a five star experience, but given that my friend prefered using the public subway bathrooms over the ones in the hostel I think it's fair to be a bit critical.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

6/10 Good

후기

들어가는 입구 골목이 넘 을씨년스러워요. 청결도 보통입니다.
Kyung Hee, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

주위에 거시기한곳이 너무많아서 밤늦게 위험할거같아요.....다좋은데위치가좀....
1-night trip