Starhostel Dongdaemun Suite

The space was a lot nicer than I expected and very clean! Staff were very nice, friendly, and ready to help! As a solo traveler, spatially, the room was comfortable for me to walk around as long as my luggage was closed and upright. I was quite lucky and was staying on the first floor so I did not have to encounter going up the stairs, but the stairs going downstairs to the cafeteria is a bit steep and there is no railing (something to keep in mind if you have difficulty with stairs). The power only turns on when the keycard is in the slot. If you plan on using the fridge or charge things, you will want to plan it around the time when you will be in the room. The outlets are a bit finicky when you use a bulky travel adapter and it doesn’t fit snug, but I as still able to somehow get it to work (just remember to look up what S. Korea outlet frames look like beforehand). Wifi in the room was good and I had no issues with it. The walls were not as thin as I expected and the only time I would hear the neighbouring room would be when someone suddenly shouts. I did hear the lobby music and walking outside through the room door, but it did not bother me at all. There are a lot of places to visit nearby and is easy to go to by walking. There is also a convenience store on the same alley and a subway station just a bit further down which makes going to and from quite easy. Getting to and from can the airport is also very convenient! The airport limousine bus (6002) drop off spot is just across the street and the pick up location is just a 5 minute walk away from this location. Included breakfast is always a plus! It is not super fancy, but if you are a light breakfast eater, this gets the job done. Otherwise, I had no issues during my stay!

The hostel is located in the center of Seoul. The price includes breakfast, easy but tasty and sufficient. The room is not big, but enough for rest, in the room, has a quiet refrigerator. Bed linen and towels are clean. On the A-floor has citchen with water boiler, cofemashine, cutlery, electric stove, and iron. The hostel within walking distance, there are several historical places: palaces and memorials. There is a market nearby, foodcourts, farmacies, and subway. Good price/quality ratio. Before the trip, I had some problems with the credit card. The hostels staff approved my payment in cash , for which a great respect, thank you very much! Staff is friendly and has enough loyalty. p.s. if you are looking for a comfortable and not expensive place for staying downtown, I recommend it!

The staff was lovely, friendly and helpful. The room was cozy and clean with everything you could need provided, and the location was amazing, two minutes from the metro station and a short walk from many popular tourist attractions. A great budget find.

Easy 10/10 To be honest, we are on the budget, and this was one of the cheapest places in the city centre. Room was great, heating, ac, warm water, fridge, free water refill (hot and cold), FREE BREAKFAST!!!! You can use communal kitchen all day, tea and coffee available, basic breakfast but it was a lovely surprise, staff was great, room and beds really comfy. Clean. Night market 3min walk, a lot of shops, metro station 2min, we walk almost everywhere. We loved everything, amazing value for money, and we really felt welcome there. You can leave your bags before and after check In/out free of charge

Absolutely love the location close to everywhere so my recommendation stay at jongno area means jongno 3, 5 dongdaemun station the best location to explore Seoul city. Many hostels , hotels and plenty places to eat, 2 min walking to gwangan market so incredible food over there and the best and traditional tasty. 100% recommended starhostel 🌟