Search Hostels in Gyeongju

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the historic sites while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks get the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start looking: Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gyeongju Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and tour assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Casa Mini Hotel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Hostel Dahyun - Property features include free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Gyeongju, one of Expedia’s 13 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Gyeongju are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

In general, Gyeongju is known for its temples, historical sites, and theme parks. Major attractions include Hwangnidan-gil Road. Get out into nature with places like Daereungwon Royal Tomb, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Bomun Lake. Cultural attractions include Gyeongju National Museum, Kyongju Folk Craft Village, and Silla Arts And Science Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Gyeongju in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Pohang (KPO), located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from the city center. Another option is Ulsan (USN), situated 19.6 mi (31.6 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transit during your trip. To see more of the area, take a train from Gyeongju Station, Seogyeongju Station, or Gyeongju KTX Station.