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Reviews of The One Hostel Hongdae in Seoul - Foreigner Only

43, Dongmak-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04048 Seoul, South Korea

#420 of 656 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 275 hostel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are weak metal frames so they move & squeak A LOT. Kind of hard to get into & the hostel itself is a little difficult to get up to if you have luggage.

    It’s super close to everything so you don’t need to travel far for whatever it is you need

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    6.0
    Good location in a very caotic hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of stairs to go up to the hostel, only one bathroom in.my floor for many rooms i had to go.up to last floor to go to bathroom when it was busy. Only one sofà to relax for many rooms, very caotic situation like it doesn't seem to be in a hostel, no real reception but only comumunication by booking, no breakfast at all only pack of noodle. The sheet of the bed where I think already used by otheres. Very difficult to find in a bilding with bar and restaurant in the lower floor..

    Only location was excellent in the hearh of of Hongdae, the place was a caos.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't provide breakfast, but they didn’t remove it from the property advertisement. Overall staffs didn’t show any professionalism in their work. They also don't keep the air conditioner on in the living area for all the time, everytime someone need to request them to turn it on. It was super hot during my stay there, but nobody cares!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful choice for budget solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels could be cleaner.

    Location is superb and the staff were friendly. Basic facilities were available

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not similar to the pictures. The vibe was a bit strange but it was cheap and good location. The beds were okay but there were only 2 bathrooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell was a little bit bad especially in the fourth floor.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs if you stay here there is dozens of stairs that you should take :( it would be good if there were elevator or some help for the baggage cuz i literally cried while i took off my baggage

    The dtaff was very kind and the rooms were clean and the location is very centerly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe was a bit weird and the bunk beds were quite old and wobbly which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The lack of any attachment for the shower head in the bathroom was a bit weird too.

    The location was very good. The communal area has a cozy atmosphere and comfortable seats.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It will be a bit inconvenient if you have big luggage because there will be no lift, and the stay is on the 4th floor. But for me it's ok. I feel a bit noisy because people can come at late night but still not keep the necessary quiet, it makes me get up a few times at night.

    Nice staff, nice people, good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    Good for short stays, but if you have other options go for those
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, the hostel is on the 4th floor and its rly difficult if you have heavy baggage Small rooms

    Location straight in Hongdae

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Good location , cozy place. Kitchen was bit smely. Bathroom needs a retrofit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and cozy. Great directions from staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    6.0
    Cheap Hostel but misleading pictures
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, pictures do not correspond to reality. In the bathroom and also in the dormitory, there is mold on the walls and the air is very stuffy. The bed was also very uncomfortable and the mattress extremely worn out.

    The location of the hostel was very good and central. The hostel is in the middle of the party district, so it can be very loud at night, but the location is unbeatable. The price is very reasonable. Breakfast quite ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, right by a busy pedestrian street with shops and stalls. Right in the heart of clubbing central, but not noisy at all. Beds are comfortable, if a bit shakey. Towels provided as well as tea and coffee. Good WiFi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is too dark around the stairs.no light! Only one bathroom(toliet inside)in one floor. A little crowded.

    The staff is super nice! It is good location and good value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    Great Location with Everything You Need
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My bunk didn't have a curtain going around my whole bed which made it difficult to change in a mixed dorm.

    The hostel was in a great location in Seoul. There were a lot of restaurants around. The staff were helpful and the room and bathrooms were clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Overall, I though the One Hostel in Hongdae had a great location with great shopping & eating nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I thought the bathrooms were a bit unusual. I am used to Japanese wet rooms, but this one did not have a dry area, so even the clothing I brought in to put on after my shower got wet. Otherwise, I though the hostel was great!

    I thought he French staff members were very nice and easy to work with for check-in & out. I liked how the rooms did not have too many girls in them. Just 4 to a room. I also liked the neighborhood as there were alot of food and shopping choices. Good area if you like clubbing as well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    quite accountable just fot sleepover
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a little bit cold second floor

    location excellent but can't find the first time and room code forgot onetime

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Did the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not as good as I was expecting. Spacious and has good communal facilities. The beds are very creeky and there aren't many bathrooms for the amount of people staying there. Location is right on popular street and about 10mins walk to train station.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    6.0
    Acceptable for one quick rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel is on 4th floor so be cautious if you have heavy luggage. The place doesn't look like the promo photos at all due to crowded luggage and messy furnitures.

    Neighborhood is fun and energetic at night, many places to eat and drink near by, but could be too crowded or noisy for some.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't issue receipt. Very late check-in time at 4pm and very early check out time at 11am. I am not sure if it is all the same in hostels in that area. Plus I dont know if it is just coincidence that I wasn't allowed to checked-in early the day I arrived even if the room is available. However, during my last day I heard the staff allowing one guest to check in even it is just 11am. Very unfair. Then it is very specific on the email that every guest coming must not have symptoms of covid but the staff are coughing and sneezing during my visit. No electric blanket/comforter available. Very cold since only the underfloor heating is available.

    It is very near to restaurants, shopping centers, convenience stores, banks, train stations and night market.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's crashing between night 🦉 and morning 🐔 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    Very good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The volunteer staff were really really offish, really weird vibe they created with their offishness. One time one of them said to my partner, is That Girl coming back? She has to clean her spoon!! Like angrily as if I had spat on a spoon and told this man to clean it (I had only gone for a wee lol). It's a small hostel and should have a pretty nice easy vibe but the angry Frenchmen made it definitely weird 😆

    Good location!!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap, warm, good location, manager Layla was nice and friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    It’s not too far from subway station, the location is good but not too noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room space is crowded

    Location is very good

    Stayed in November 2023

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