Naru Hostel

Hostel near Namdaemun Market in Seoul

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A bedroom with a bed, a small stool, a white cabinet, and a window with blinds.

A building with a red exterior and a sign that reads "City Hostel".

A market stall with various meats displayed on tables, a sign with Korean text, and a person preparing food.

A reception desk with the sign "NARU house" in red letters.

A narrow street with a scooter parked on the side, a wooden fence, and a brightly lit sign.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Laundry
Kitchen

Explore the area

31, Mapo-daero 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 121-210

Place, Sookmyung Women's University
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Seogang University
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Ewha Woman's University
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

A compact room with a single bed, a small TV, a green stool, and a wooden cabinet.

(A) Single Room

Excellent

City view
89 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

City view
142 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

A small, well-lit room with two beds, a white wardrobe, and a wooden floor.

(D) Family Room

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

2-bed Room

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Sookmyung Women's University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Kim Koo Museum & Library - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Seogang University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 6 min drive - 1.0 mile
Ewha Woman's University - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

Gongdeok Station - 5 min walk
Seoul Station - 7 min drive
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪진대감 - ‬1 min walk
‪마포나룻가 - ‬1 min walk
‪CloudCat - ‬2 min walk
‪stretto소담 - ‬1 min walk
‪Myeongin Sirloin - ‬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.

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Business services
Laundry
Microwave

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

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

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 Sep 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Naru Hostel on Sep 20, 2026 start from $33, 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 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

7.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Jun 23, 2024

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

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Jun 5, 2024

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

Verified review

8/10 Good

alona maileen

Jun 15, 2025

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

It was OK for the price as it's a place to put away our stuff. The area was close to amenities and the subway is within a few mins walking distance. It was a self-check in/out. They change the towels and garbage daily. The area was quiet. The bed was hard but again, for the price, I can't really complain. There was free use of laundry service. They also respond to the messages really fast. The photos are of the places close to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

Verified review

8/10 Good

Chizuru

Mar 5, 2019

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

저렴한 여행을 위한다면 강추합니다

저렴한 가격에 4인가족 2틀 숙박함 침대보다 온돌에서 잠 따뜻함 주위에 식당 많음 아침에 빵 우유로 해결 계단 좁음 주차 보통

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

Verified review

4/10 Poor

じぇ

May 29, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅からは近い

わかりやすい場所だが、浴槽もなくハブラシもないので、快適に過ごすには無理がある。 TVの機能はすごくよかった！

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

소윤빠

Dec 6, 2017

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

난방이 안습이네요

난방은 중앙난방식이었는데 새벽에는 보일러를 꺼버리나봐요. 새벽에 춥고 9시가 넘으면 다시 보일러 들어오는거같더라구요. 추운겨울인데 이게 뭡니까?시설이야 그럭저럭이지만 추워서 힘들었습니다.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jan 9, 2017

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

安いだけ

友人の家から近いのでこのゲストハウスに3泊お世話になりました。正直安いので期待してなかったですが、その通りでした。部屋は一見綺麗ですが、床に知らない人の大量の髪が落ちていました。部屋のスリッパ、トイレ・シャワーのスリッパが汚くて履けませんでした。持参されるのが良いと思います。アメニティも揃っていますが持参するのが良いと思います。良い点は周辺は静かでした。周辺は美味しい飲食店も多いし明洞や梨泰院まで近くて便利です。部屋はオンドルで暑いぐらいです。オンドルの熱でベッドが熱かったです。

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jun 19, 2016

CPはまあまあ

なかなか微妙でしたが安かったのでCPはまあまあでしょうか。寝具は清潔感あってよかったです。スタッフは親切、英語（と日本語も少し）で問題なくコミュニケーション取れました。

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Property amenities

Family friendly

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Property class

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Naru Hostel Reviews

Reviews

Good

7.0/10

7.8/10

7.4/10

7.0/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Nice, basic stay

Jonathan

8/10 Good

Kim

Value for money

Kim

8/10 Good

alona maileen

alona maileen

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Eddy

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Felipe