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Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Free WiFi
Twin Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
28-7, Changsin-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-540

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 14 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪동대문설렁탕 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪무지개호프 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PARIS BAGUETTE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Hang - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun provides amenities like free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun
Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul
Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Hotel
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and Bukchon Hanok Village are also within 3 mi (5 km). Dongmyo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Dongdaemun Station is 8 minutes.

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Furuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente y acogedor lugar!muy practico y cómodo, con excelente ubicación y el anfitrión da muy buenos tips del pais
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hospitality & superb service. Feel like our own home there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hui Son Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
We get around easily being located near subway and shopping area too. The manager in charge was very helpful and informative. The room is sizeable for 2z what I like most is each room have its own toilet.. it gives you a cosy feeling of a home away from home feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

AIK SIONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and cosy place
I had a pleasant stay at the hostel. The staff are very nice and helpful too! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the price.
A great value for the price. If you're a single traveler on a budget like I was, you can't go wrong with Hostel Vanilla. I was especially happy for the laundry service and extra soap bars. The surrounding neighborhood (Dongdaemun station) doesn't have much for tourists in my opinion, but with Seoul's excellent public transportation it's not a big deal. It's also very close to Cheonggyecheon, which was great for running early in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Vanilla was a great place in a great location. It was very clean and had good items fro breakfast. The staff was SUPER helpful. They would go out of their way to research information for you. Laundry service was terrific too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home sweet home
Perfect, good location, clean room, friendly reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gwo-Jong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very friendly and comfortable place to stay
This place is wonderful. The owners are so kind and willing to help us. We were so happy when we stayed there. I definitely will recommend this hostel to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Amazed by the excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Great service!
Hostel located very near to Dongdaemun Station with many local food stores around it. Soo and Illir were very friendly and provide excellent service throughout our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Canice, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel with great location, near to subway
I've been to Seoul for few times and this is the first time with free and easy. Vanilla 1's location is very strategic and near to Dongdaemun subway station ( around 3mins walk from exit 1). We enjoy very much staying at Vanilla, and the host, Su and her husband are very nice and willing to assist us for everything during our stay, we appreciate very very much. Definitely will choose to stay again for the next trip to Seoul. Oh yea, their offer very very nice breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

SUET CHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient, economical and neat hostel.
excellent, nice owner and staff with great hospitality, very helpful and pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Warm Stay
Have stayed for 3 nights and was happy with it. The location is perfect just less than 5 mins walk from subway, restaurant, convenience stores are nearby. The room is clean and nice, the bed is comfy. Snack and drinks are provided all day. The owner (Soo and Illia) are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely stay with Hostel Vanilla again next time.

8/10 Good

Annie, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great little hostel for solo travelers
This is a great little hostel. Wonderful value for single travelers if you are looking for a room with a private bathroom. Very clean. Check-in was easy. Only a 5-minute walk to subway lines 1 (direct to Seoul Station) and 5 (one transfer to the Express Bus Terminal). Within walking distance to Dongdaemun market, the Changsin toy market, DOOTA, etc. Only downsides: the walls are very thin - though with so few rooms, it's wasn't a big problem. And I had a little difficulty finding the place initially. I told them I would be arriving between 1:30-2:30, but when I tried to call to get directions around 2:45, my call didn't go through. I was informed when I finally did arrive, that the person didn't take calls before 3.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel like home
I was very happy staying in hostel vanila one. Soo is very helpful and kind. She took good care of me. The room is clean and I love the decoration there. Feels like a girly room. The location of the hostel is great. The subway train is about 5 min to hostel only. I will definitely stay here again next time.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and only mins away from Dongdaemum!
The V1 is a cozy and lovely place, 3 mins walk from the underground station Dongdaemum! Surrounded by great variety of restaurants, with my fav fried chicken and beer to offer! The host is absolutely wonderful, I got ill on my 3rd day of stay, they helped to check medicine we got from a local pharmacy and made me a warm honey drink, this is really helpful especially in Seoul I knew how difficult to get English speaking local to help during emergency.

10/10 Excellent

serein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, rooms are nicely decorated and homely. The owners are welcoming and accommodating. Facilities are well provided and maintained.The location is near dongdaemung subway but a bit hidden, still it is accessible and definitely worth your consideration.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020