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The Road

2.0 star property
Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul

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Basic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Reception
Reception
Mini-fridge, microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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13-8 Sogong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04631
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Namsan Mountain Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double room

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin room

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family room

  • Sleeps 4

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Seoul

Myeong-dong stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Myeong-dong hostel, you'll find Namsan Mountain Park and Myeongdong Street. Also, Namdaemun Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Gwanghwamun is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Myeongdong Nanta Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 13 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪#52LAB - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Super Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Buttons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪남산왕족발 (Namsan Wang Jokbal) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪서설 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Road

Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
The Road offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Road also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and a communal living room.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Road offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and rice cookers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 16 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 and cash
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, JCB International, and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Road Seoul
The Road Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Road Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Road to the airport?

The Road is 15.4 mi (49-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 The Road?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Road on Feb 19, 2026 start from $39.49, 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 The Road have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Road.

Does The Road offer free breakfast?

The Road does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Road?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (12-min walk) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Road?

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

Is there free parking at The Road?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Road have a pool?

The Road does not have a pool.

Does The Road have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Road to downtown Seoul?

The Road is 0.6 mi away from Seoul.

The Road Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ying Heng

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

Great value

Pro: close to Myeondong, free coffee & tea, free laundry usage, easy machine check in at anytime Con: mould smell, mosquitoes, never seen any staff around, small towel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom was big. Although it was up a hill and no elevator. I would come back because of all the space and area
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly acceptable budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamielee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyen Woo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia Isabel

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

10/10 Excellent

MASAMICHI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かで明洞駅から近いのでまた利用させていただきます
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASAMICHI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても静かでなんでもあって良かったです
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15時チェックインですが、12時にチェックインしてもらえました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ik was tevreden met de accomodatie. Het was zeer proper. Het bed lag lekker en het was lekker donker in de kamer. Het enige nadeel was dat mijn kamer op de 3e verdieping was (zonder lift) verstopt naast het rookkot op de gemeenschappelijke verdieping. De locatie was ook perfect. Dichtbij alles.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

호철

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shiga

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バス&トイレの換気と水捌けがいまいち
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Está muy bien comunicado, cerca de todo, literalmente al lado de Myeongdong y aún así no es nada ruidosa, eso sí, hay que subir una cuesta
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が非常に優しかったです。 また利用させていただきたいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fukaya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
明洞の近くで立地は良かった。初めにスタッフにあっただけでそれ以降会うこはなかった。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024