Near Gyeongbokgung Palace, YH GuestHouse - Hostel offers a convenient stay with dry cleaning/laundry services and free in-room WiFi. Guests can also enjoy the meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a refreshing water dispenser.
At YH GuestHouse - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Ewha Woman's University. Also, Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hongik University Station is 12 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 19
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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
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
18 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Rice cooker
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Also known as
YH GuestHouse Seoul
YH GuestHouse Hostel Seoul
YH GuestHouse Hostel
YH GuestHouse Seoul
YH GuestHouse
Seoul YH GuestHouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YH GuestHouse - Hostel Seoul
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation YH GuestHouse - Hostel Seoul
YH GuestHouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does YH GuestHouse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, YH GuestHouse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at YH GuestHouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at YH GuestHouse - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at YH GuestHouse - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YH GuestHouse - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at YH GuestHouse - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (6-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around YH GuestHouse - Hostel like?
YH GuestHouse - Hostel is a short 19-minute walk from Ewha Woman's University and 6 minutes' walk from Yonsei University.
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Reviews
YH GuestHouse - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
The bed was very hard, but the location and the room was nice compared to the price!!
Josephine
Josephine, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 1, 2025
The place has really lost the charm the old owner brought to it in 2023.
The place has become quite soulless. I checked in via a machine, I hardly saw anyone during my stay. The WiFi did not work and I had issues with my electric door twice.
That being said, the location remains great. The bed is comfy, the place is very clean. I just feel what made it extra special left with the previous owner which is a shame.
Mollie Jane
Mollie Jane, 14-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
Glad I found this place when my other hotel reservation fell through! I booked last minute and all of the reviews I read were right—it’s clean, quiet, and convenient to access in Seoul. One thing I didn’t necessarily know (but I probably could have found on the website) is that it is not luggage friendly or handicap accessible. That’s not any fault of the owners, but I FYI to others, I did have to drag several suitcases up three floors!
Lorelai
Lorelai, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
This was such a comfortable guesthouse and so incredibly quiet. I loved the rooftop space, and the surrounding neighborhood was cute. My only regret was the strong odor of mold/mildew in the bathroom. The tiny amount of visible mold wasn’t enough to generate the odor, so it’s difficult to suggest how to tackle it without knowing where originates. If the odor could be eliminated it’s an easy choice to stay here again.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
If you're looking for a place that won't wreck your wallet but still keeps you in the action, this hostel is it.
I stayed here for two weeks solo travel and had an amazing time. I left my room unoccupied for a few days during a Busan weekend trip and everything was just how I left it, so it's secure, too! Self check-in was a breeze.
There's a local line bus stop literally right in front of the building or it’s like 15 minutes tops to walk to Hongik University to ride on the main or the subway, so it's easy to get wherever you need to. I chose to take a taxi to and from the airport bus station since I had luggage, and the alleyway is a perfect pickup spot away from traffic.
You’re surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and little shops that’ll keep you wandering. It’s not touristy-overload either — it feels way more local and chill.
Inside, there’s a full kitchen with actual cooking gear (not just one pan and a prayer), plus free water refills and towels which is awesome. I ate out front on the little terrace more than once.
There’s AC (at least in my room), and although I never heard back about using the hostel’s laundry facilities, there are two self-service laundromats a block away for about the same price.
If you want somewhere clean, super convenient, and walking distance to all the food and coffee you can handle — this is your move. Especially if you’re heading to or from Hongdae for shopping and nightlife! I hope to come back someday :)
Katelyn
Katelyn, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
The person who met us at the front desk was very friendly and had very good english! The rooms are small with a bathroom in unit. They also had a nice upstairs to prepare food and some tables to eat at. Overall I would highly recommend staying here if you want somewhere simple and easy while you explore Soeul.
Logan
Logan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
Clean,silence,chill
Pei Ru
Pei Ru, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2023
Oh my goodness, where do I even start? Staying here added a special kind of magic to my trip that I will never forget. The owner Kwangsup is an absolute gem of a person who became my good friend during my time here. He and his family run the place and that personal touch is what makes it so magical. Their kindness is above and beyond and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Seoul. I could write on and on for hours about this place and still wouldn’t be able to sufficiently say how amazing it was.
Mollie
Mollie, 25-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 23, 2025
The sewer. Never smelt anything like this, especially at a guesthouse. Its self check in so it wasnt like i could complain right away. I should ve called the owner. My mistake. I thought i could sleep with the smell...oh no.. the sewer smell that leaked out of the bathroom door
깨끗하고 넓고 거의 좋았어요~ 수건 무제한이 젤 좋았네요 ㅎㅎ 티비가 없는거랑, 어디서 나는지 모르는 담배냄새? 에어컨 필터 냄새?가 조금 아쉬웠어요 ㅠ
MJ
MJ, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2019
部屋だけでなく共有スペースまで清潔感があり
とても快適でした。また利用したいです。
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2019
Great find!
The guesthouse was really comfortable. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. They have a lovely rooftop for guests to use. I loved the location. There is a bus stop right in front of the guesthouse. There is a convenience store right next to it, and wonderful restaurants behind it.