Close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun provides free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in, and a water dispenser
A reception hall, a computer station, and multilingual staff
Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
24-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, 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 self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Full-sized refrigerator
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Reception hall
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels (on request)
Dry cleaning service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated floor (bathroom)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
24-inch LED TV
Cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Kitchen island
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Toaster
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Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Slippers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun located?
Located in Jung-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Myeongdong Street and N Seoul Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cheonggu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Yaksu Station is 7 minutes.
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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Very bad experience
We did not expected, since it is different with booking scores and picture of room
The quality was low and might suitable as a student room
I recommend this place for affordability and location. Much cheaper than a hotel, and the double bed-room was comfortable. Some of the finishes were a little worn, but for a hostel, I can't complain. I recommend for solo travelers.
The only good thing about this hostel is the location as it is a street away from the metro station. Aside from that, this is the filthiest hostel I have ever stayed in. I place looks like a hoarders live in the “kitchen area.” The refrigerator hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, food is shoved into every nook, extension cords are a bliss and the floor hasn’t not been mopped since installed.
When can be found, the staff is not at all helpful at providing simple information that they should know.
The rooms are less than halfway decent in comfort but look as though the walls will soon crumble from lack of construction and patching.
There was a girl who, for two nights slept in the kitchen and did not move, as to be passed out from a night of hard drinking. Another girl who must be living there would dry her hair at the dining tables and brush her teeth in the kitchen sink rather than use the bathroom in her assigned room.
Fortunately I wasn’t expecting much and slept there only for three hours and used the place as a luggage storage and location to charge my phone. I do not recommend this place to anyone no mater the price.
Ingrid
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
18 February 2023
All in all only night for just sleep was okay. There was no receptionist. There was information to call Korean number but I was foreigner, didn’t have number. Later some person (maybe she was helper) helped me where the bedroom was but mostly I didn't know about anything until I had to ask question. Living area was small, mostly full and it looked like some people were long residents or helpers, so only a few space for short visitor in the peak time. Dormitory room was spacious but there was no trash box inside room, I didn't know where to throw trush at first. Shower bathroom was only one available in the big dormitory room, no extra toilet in common area. Mostly toilet room was wet n messy after somebody took shower there. Upper bed was shaky, the bed without bed light was sometimes inconvenient. Breakfast was toast, instant noodle, egg n orange juice. Common fridge was mostly full of long stay residents, only little space for short visitors. A little insufficient hospitality and socialising atmosphere. Better stay other bigger places if you wanna socialise with other travelers