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Naru Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul

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(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
(D) Family Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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31, Mapo-daero 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 121-210
  • Namdaemun Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • N Seoul Tower
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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(D) Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

(D) Family Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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(A) Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

(A) Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 89 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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(C) Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

(C) Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Mapo-gu stay.Your stay at this Mapo-gu hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Namdaemun Market and N Seoul Tower. Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Namdaemun Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gongdeok Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 7 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪스시복 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A TWOSOME PLACE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪서란집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪스트레토 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Naru Hostel

Hostel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Naru Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Naru Hostel offers 11 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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, JCB International, and Union Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 1052223182

National rating

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

Property is also known as

City Hostel Korea
Naru Hostel Seoul
Naru Hostel
Naru Seoul
Naru Hostel Seoul
Naru Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Naru Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Naru Hostel to the airport?

Naru Hostel is 13.3 mi (38-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 Naru Hostel?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Naru Hostel on Sep 3, 2025 start from $25.49, excluding 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 Naru Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Naru Hostel.

Does Naru Hostel offer free breakfast?

Naru Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Naru Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Naru Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Naru Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Naru Hostel have a pool?

Naru Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Naru Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Naru Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Naru Hostel to downtown Seoul?

Naru Hostel is 1.8 mi away from Seoul.

Naru Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
theres no one at reception and check in and checkout is DIY . Security is non existance anyone can walk in. place looks far older and unmaintained vs photos and cleanliness is 50/50. having said all that its probably reflecting the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Nice, basic stay

Room was decent size and clean. The free washer and dryer on the 3rd was nice to have available. Only complaint is that mattress was a little too firm for my liking, but wasn't terrible and I still able to sleep well enough. I would rebook here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness

Value for money

Convenient, friendly host, spacious room , value for money , great location and food but Bathroom shower is an issue , shower head and faucet are not user friendly , strong sewage smell at the ground level. Our room was on the first floor at the back alley . Other rooms may not have the same issue .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nur Atikah Amira

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manchun, Taipei

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

Friendly Naru!!! You will be surprised!!

The host of the hotel is the nicest person we have met during our trip!!

10/10 Excellent

FLORENCE, Singapore

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

Most Value for money stay

Mr Naru, guesthouse owner, super friendly, always ever ready to help, with sightseeing, bicycle rental at Hangang River, postal services, restaurants reccomendation, fast food ordering and delivery, public bathhouse! Other good stuff we like about Naru Guesthouse: 1. Abundant free flow of food( oranges, strawberries, instant noodles, juices, coffee, tea, cereals, milk, etc. Even though, these are meant for breakfast, Mr Naru generously allows us to help ourselves freely to these foods any time of the day!! 2)there was washing machine and dryer which we can use use freely at NO CHARGE!! 3) Many great Korean eateries near guesthouse 4) pretty near, abt 5 mins walk( without luggage) GongDeok Subway station, exit 4. This subway station is linked to 4 different lines, which is great n convenient to go almost anywhere!

8/10 Good

Jatupat, Bangkok

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

Worth the money!

I found my stay really worth my money. The hostel's location is really good, surrounded by many good restaurants, close to the subway that connects 4 lines and peaceful neighbourhood. The hostel's owner is such a nice guy, helping me fix my luggage! One drawback is only that I could hear people talking every night. However, overall is really good :)

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tive uma boa estadia, boa localização, quanto limpo, cama confortável, anfitrião educado e simpático.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft leider nicht wie auf Expedia dargestellt. Zimmer extrem klein, Bad etwas eklig und auch Kakerlaken sind hier zu Hause. Bettdecken nicht sauber und ohne Bezug genauso wie Kissen. Würde ich nicht nochmal buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAKI

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tsz Ying

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
不錯
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Struttura centrale, tutto ben collegato. Dalla struttura abbiamo raggiunto tutto a piedi senza alcun problema.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Takumi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
必要な設備は整っていた。タオルがある程度積んであって特に制限なかったのはうれしい お湯はあまり長時間使いすぎるとでなくなったのとシャワー、トイレ間にカーテンなしなのでシャワーに不便さはあると感じた ただ安いのと寝心地は悪くなかったので寝るだけと割り切れば良いと感じた
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
好
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

AKIKO

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Yoshihiro

寝るだけならOKタイプの人向き。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

AKIKO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haruhiko

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chizuru

寝るだけなので、安くて、個室シャワーあり、 スーツケース広げられる広さありました。 セキュリティ面で少し不安はありますが、 ゲストハウスってこんな感じかなと思います。 階段が急＋狭いので重いスーツケースがあると少し大変だと思います。 掃除するわけでもないのに、たまに部屋に入るのはなぜ？と思いました。換気？ （部屋に戻ると窓が開いている）
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023