Avg. for October
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Avg. for October
Nightly prices at OYO Hostel Dongdaemun1 average US$32 in the cheapest month (February) and US$142 in the most expensive month (December), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$41 |
| February | US$32 |
| March | US$47 |
| April | US$55 |
| May | US$52 |
| June | US$52 |
| July | US$44 |
| August | US$54 |
| September | US$63 |
| October | US$52 |
| November | US$46 |
| December | US$142 |
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Most expensive: December (~US$142)
Cheapest: February (~US$32)
Location
Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1 is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed.
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
6
86 ft²
6
75 ft²
6
Sleeps 2
145 ft²
7
Sleeps 2
94 ft²
9
Sleeps 2
113 ft²
7
Sleeps 2
133 ft²
7
Sleeps 4
154 ft²
Based on 779 verified reviews
Business
8%
Couple
14%
Family
4%
Group
43%
Solo
29%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At OYO Hostel Dongdaemun1, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff, a convenient location near Jongno 5 ga and Dongdaemun, and generally clean, basic rooms, while noting the lack of an elevator and that the surrounding streets can feel uneasy at night.
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What guests think
At OYO Hostel Dongdaemun1, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff, a convenient location near Jongno 5 ga and Dongdaemun, and generally clean, basic rooms, while noting the lack of an elevator and that the surrounding streets can feel uneasy at night.
Multiple reviews praise simple free breakfast and thoughtful touches like welcome snacks and luggage storage. Rooms are compact but comfortable, with effective heating and hot water; some mention limited floor space and occasional weak shower pressure or minor quirks. Expect a budget-friendly, well-run base for exploring Seoul.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic, with a rooftop or common area appreciated and free coffee. There is no elevator, so upper floors require stairs.
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Cleanliness
Reviews commonly describe rooms and common areas as clean. A few mention lapses like hair on the floor or bedding odors.
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Rooms
Rooms are compact and basic but comfortable, with effective heating and hot water; some guests note limited floor space and occasional weak shower pressure or minor quirks.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm and helpful, with multilingual staff, welcome snacks, help carrying luggage upstairs, and early check in plus luggage storage.
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Location
Very convenient for Dongdaemun and Jongno 5 ga, close to subway, buses, and the airport limousine stop, with shops and eateries nearby. Several guests felt the immediate area was uneasy at night, citing nearby adult venues.
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Dining
Breakfast is simple but appreciated, with items like toast, cereal, and drinks; free coffee is available. The breakfast area can feel small, and one report noted breakfast was unavailable during COVID.
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Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 22:00
Before 11:00
Breakfast is included and served between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Pets are not allowed at the property.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is before 11:00. Late check-out is available for KRW 10,000 per hour.
The property is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, near a metro station and key landmarks such as Myeongdong Cathedral and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for guests is 18.
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