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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Gwangjang Market

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Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Triple Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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15, Daehak-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-851
  • Gwangjang Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Ensuite

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Ensuite Bunk Beds | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite Bunk Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite

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

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Double Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Ensuite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Jongno-gu guesthouse, you'll find Gwangjang Market and Korea Museum of Modern Costume. Pyounghwa Market and Doota Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 5-ga Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 13 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪남해굴국밥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪불타는 곱창 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪허서방 정육점식당 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪육즙당 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪종로 불타는곱창 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

3-star guest house near Gwangjang Market
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Seoul guesthouse.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and shared/communal kitchens. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Seoul guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: KRW 50000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Bed sheets available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Check-in after 11:30 PM is not permitted unless prior arrangements have been made.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Seoul
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite
Star Dongdaemun Suite Seoul
Star Dongdaemun Suite
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Seoul
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Guesthouse
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite to the airport?

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite is 16.7 mi (56-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite have an airport shuttle?

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite offers an airport shuttle.

Does Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite offer free breakfast?

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite?

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

Is there free parking at Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite have a pool?

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite does not have a pool.

Does Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite to downtown Seoul?

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite is 1.4 mi away from Seoul.

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 284 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just ok
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Heung Cho

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riho

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at the Star Hostel Suite. From arriving to leaving the staff was very kind and helpful. The location is super convenient. We would stay here again when visiting Korea again. Thank you so much! Also the free breakfast is a nice touch. It is a very simple set up, but good and does the job.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Yeung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, had a great time during my stay. Very convenient for transit and the Kwangjang Market closeby has a lot of great food options. Free breakfast was also a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a up and coming area. Many restaurants close by and the 6002 airport bus stop is about 5 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

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

Nice hotel

Great stay. Budget friendly. Good breakfast included and very well located
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little hard to find but great little place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly-Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yessi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly and I had a quiet and warm stay. There is a metro station very close by where you can easily get around the city. I loved staying here, I recommend it :)
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great option for travelers on a budget that want to stay somewhere central in a true Korean neighborhood. We stayed 6 nights and were so happy to choose this accommodation. It is less than a minute away from the metro so great for getting around. The Gwangjang Market is across the street, and Jongmyo Shrine, Cheongyechong and Changdukgung are all walking distance. The best thing is the staff. There is limited staff so cleaning is not usually serviced but the reception guys are always friendly and happy to give you any information. Seungdo and Alejandro too but George especially has been a star and we were sad to say goodbye. My only ask would be to have mayonnaise at breakfast for the toast! Thank you star Hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Went to the wrong hotel first since I think that there is one hotel and a hostel under the same name. You get a free water purifier, free breakfast and the manager was the best. Spoke perfect English as well and was so kind. The room was really clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joann

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

Loved my stay

Well nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed at this budget-friendly hostel in Dongdaemun, and it offered a great experience overall. The location was quite convenient—a 4-minute walk to the Airport Bus stop and even closer to a subway station, with another station about 8 minutes away. The area had plenty of great food, shopping, and pharmacies nearby, plus a market just across the property. While the entrance is located in an alley and there are a few bars nearby, it was generally quiet and felt safe. Our room was spacious and included a personal fridge, which was a nice bonus! The room was clean, although the building showed its age, which was reflected in some of the room’s features. One thing to note is that the restroom is a wet room, so the toilet, sink, and shower aren’t separated by walls or a door. The basement level had a communal kitchen with breakfast and filtered water, which I really appreciated. Lastly, the staff were fantastic—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They even allowed us to store our luggage while we traveled to Japan, making our experience that much more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kwai heung

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is 10/10. A few steps away from the metro station and bus stops. 3 minutes to the airport bus stop. Staff is very friendly! always happy to help. Complimentary breakfast is very convenient. Bread, hard boiled eggs, cheese slices, cereal and delicious coffee. The only thing is that the overall condition of the building is not so great. Rooms look old. Furniture is also very worn out.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haru

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was really close to markets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

I will definitely avoid

When I arrived after a long day travelling, I had to book another hotel right away as this place was not as advertised and shown on hotels.com when I booked. No reception, procedure to check in as described in their email was not followed and caused a lot of confusion. Messy, unorganized, not clean, rundown, not safe or secure, I will definitely avoid
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! First international trip, couldn’t have found a better spot. Incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff that helped us find places to explore in Seoul. Water and breakfast available. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Good AC for the hot Korean summers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kwong Ki Terence

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are two Star Hostel nearby. One is real hostel with shared bathroom and toilet, another one is suite that comes with individual toilet and bathroom. Location is good which is just few mins walk from metro. Just be careful that if you are a female, you should walk together with a friend because there are few karaoke lounges out there. Also, it is located near Gwangjang Market, if you go to shopping area at dongdamen, you still need to walk by 15 mins. Room is basic, little bit dated but still clean and tidy. I believe no tidy up service but not sure if it is by request. Extra towel and tissue paper are provided on a shelf in common area, you may get extra in need. Simple continental breakfast is provided everyday. Good enough if you are not demanding. Staff are nice and helpful, and provided suggestions for attraction in Seoul. It is very good for first time Traveller to Seoul. Seem they can also book local tour for a guest. Overall it is good for budget Traveller who needs a room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff that felt like a second family. Great facilities and very cleanly. Would visit again and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chua

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023