The One Hostel Hongdae in Seoul - Foreigner Only

“Location is really good and easy to get around. I recommend.”

I was visiting the area for the first time and the reviews talked about many French visitors, but during my stay there was only one French person, essentially another tourist; I met dozens of others, which made it clear that people come from all over and it’s easy to chat and make friends in the communal lounge. The great thing is that everyone helps each other settle into a new place while you’re there, which is easier than figuring it out alone. Most people speak a language you probably know, like English, and I met many who spoke local languages such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese. It’s still okay if you’re traveling solo; you’ll need local help sometimes, and it helps to talk to someone who can figure things out if neither of you is from there. The sleeping arrangements were simple, and people respected privacy in their rooms. It’s a place to sleep, eat, or rest from the summer heat in Korea, where I was staying during record temperatures, and there were plenty of AC units in use at the time. I haven’t been there in winter, so I don’t know how that feels. The staff were very kind. Hongdae is great, but the weekend never stops, and I learned that Korean people hardly can digest their beer.

Andrew·2 bulan lalu

“Do not book this property via Booking.com. Use Agoda instead. Good property otherwise.”

The location was good, but the check‑in process was completely self‑directed, and the email with the property access information wasn’t sent until the day after my check‑in, which left me unable to access the hostel until the next day and stranded alone in a new city. I would recommend booking this property instead. The property owner is not on‑site and is very unresponsive, and the volunteers on‑site mostly just check in and rarely check again.

Ruiyang·4 bulan lalu

I never stayed there; I went to a different place because the code sent to me for entry didn’t work and there was no information about which room or bed. I talked to three people staying there and no one knew who to contact and said there were no staff there. They also complained of only one bathroom for everyone. There was very loud noise from the bar next door. Terrible place on the third floor.

Louis·4 bulan lalu

Very well located, close to the metro, in the heart of Hongdae street. The fourth floor has no elevator.

Florianenaska·Setahun lalu

“Cómoda”

The location is great because it’s in a very touristy area, with many bars and restaurants, and it’s also 3 minutes from the metro station. I really never met the reception people, didn’t know who the hosts were, and when I needed my bed they guided me with another guest.

Gerardo·Setahun lalu