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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property
Hostel near Hongik University in Seoul

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Property grounds
Living area
1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yonsei University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Bed In Bunk 8 People Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Hongdae stay.With a stay at this Hongdae hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hongdae Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Hongik University. Yonsei University and KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yeonnam-dong Community Service Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hongdae Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yonsei University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hongik University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 7 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪566라멘 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Papa Pho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 105 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪헬로인디아 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪밀라노 식당 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hostel near Hongik University in Seoul
As a guest of Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offers 6 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Birdsnest Hostel Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel
Birdsnest Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hongdae
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae to the airport?

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae is 12.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae.

Does Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offer free breakfast?

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (7-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae have a pool?

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae does not have a pool.

Does Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae to downtown Seoul?

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae is 3.1 mi away from Seoul.

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 81 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keishla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Atmosphere

This hostel is very underrated. I can't quite comprehend how it's rating is 7/10 on many booking sites. For the price that I paid (about £7.80) per night, the value was exceptional. The entire place was organised efficiently whilst maintaining a volunteer based friendly atmosphere. They have volunteers from Germany, the U.S. and South Africa and this makes for a fun environment. I unfortunately only snapped one picture as I was leaving, however, there is a very spacious upstairs too with lots of common space as well as an outside area. The location is great and there is a kitchen with a stove, microwave and hot water dispenser. Towels are included, as are bathroom soaps and shampoo. Would recommend 110% if the price is right.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the private room I stayed and loved the location of the hostel. The staff were very helpful. The only thing is that some of the other lodgers were not very respectful of the other people including the staff. They were loud at night and were not following the hostel rules.

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like bed bugs then this is your place! When I first arrived I was given a bed in a dorm that was okay. The next day the woman in the other bunk was covered in bed bug bites. Then the staff removed my stuff without me knowing so that they could replace the mattress. The next day they “disinfected” the room. That smell made everyone so nauseous, but it went away after 3 days. Well two days later and I’m now covered in bed bug bites. Not to mention the staff didn’t only just remove my stuff without consent, they don’t clean ever, the owner is very passive aggressive, and the other staff members were quite inappropriate to many guest. The only good thing is the price

2/10 Terrible

Malinda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were never greeted by the host, the shared space had an odd smell, and the bed frame fell apart when I sat in bed. There was paper in the sink and the bathroom was unisex with only a shower curtain to separate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LABERTA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nokuthula

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was always very light and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. The manager is very kind and professional. I hope they implement a stricter after hours noise rule. Some people do not realize how easily the sound travels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Clare

friendly staff, good location

friendly staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Tejpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay with birds

Very nice hostel, amazing location, perfectly clean, friendly staff, everything was perfect. I will recommend this hostel to other who will to travel Seoul.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The only place to stay in Hongdae!!!!

This was the most amazing place I stayed at during my two weeks in Seoul! I was so sad to leave the hostel as the manager was so friendly and inviting to myself and my friends :) She even took my friend and I to a cultural event on my last day of staying at the hostel. I wished I had stayed here during my whole stay in Seoul. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.

8/10 Good

YOONKYOO, Sokcho-si

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rentaro

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAIRI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

安く快適に過ごせます。

7年振りくらいの滞在でした。 ホステルのスタッフが親切で楽しかったです。 お安いお値段で快適に過ごすことが出来ました。 騒がしい方々、配慮に欠けた方々は居ませんでした。 また行きます。
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livingtree

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livingtree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024