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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Property class: 2
Hostel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul

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Photo gallery for Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

A building with a staircase, a reception desk, and a banner advertising a filming location.
A hostel with a traditional tiled roof, a clock, and a sign reading "BIRDSNEST HOSTEL".
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small plant, a cabinet, and a refrigerator.
A room with a wooden table, a clock on the wall, and a bookshelf with various items.
A multi-level building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very 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, Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

A small room with a wooden bed, a window, and a small table with a plant.

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

A room with two beds, a wooden desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

A bunk bed with a patterned curtain and a window with a view of a brick building.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk with a mirror, and a red chair.

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

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a bed with pillows.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

A small room with two single beds, each with blue and yellow polka dot bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a small potted plant.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Yonsei University Museum 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hongdae Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hongik University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yonsei University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hongojib - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪연하동 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪터틀힙 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪서대문 양꼬치 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Underdog Coffee 언더독 커피 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hostel near Namdaemun Market 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae on Sep 10, 2026 start from $34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 86 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff Marek always cleaned with the highest sense of quality.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LABERTA

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Po Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Malinda

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

yoshinari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
一階のシャワーは水圧弱いです 2階のシャワーがおすすめ。 ドミトリー部屋に換気扇がなさそうなのが気になった。ゲストハウスに慣れている人なら大丈夫です。 清潔感はまあまあ。近くにコンビニあり 弘大駅から歩いて行けます。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

YOONKYOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
대체로 조아
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

何度も訪問しているゲストハウス。 今回はオーナーご夫妻がご対応頂いたので快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La localización está de locos para poder moverte en transporte público hasta los principales puntos de interés.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

편안한 새 둥지

가정집에 있는 것 같은 편안함이 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Akihiro

良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

良かった

安くて短期間でも泊まれて良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

tiehchung

不錯的選擇，價格便宜

廚房可以煮，這在韓國少見，韓國的青年旅館廚房通常只能煮水跟使用微波爐，但是很遺憾禁止烹煮蝦蟹貝殼類海鮮，相對於臺灣的價格，韓國螃蟹非常便宜，但是就是不能料理。 很多西方人，客廳也容易交朋友。
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est particulièrement réactif, sympa et accessible. Un petit point négatif, je ne sais pas où poser mes affaires au moment de la douche.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yat tin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
價廉物美，店主夫婦二人也非常好客。地鐵站走路大概10分鐘就到達了，在繁囂的弘大當中，能夠得到一絲清囂，令休息充分十分，已經難能可貴。敗弊之處，該處只有樓梯，住在2樓需要搬運行李比較麻煩，而且交誼廳就在房間旁邊，晚間聊天，不管在房中還是外面，也需要壓低音量。
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

가성비 맛집 ㅎㅎㅎ

가성비 좋아요~
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly vibe; nice place to relax, make friends and go out
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

seungmin

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

Cozy and comfort

아주아늑하고좋았음
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

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