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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

Seoul · South Korea

15 A Daehak Roa 2 Gil A Jongno GuView location

8.2/10Excellent431 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.8/107.8
Location4.0/104.0
Neighborhood7.0/107.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

With a stay at Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 10-minute walk of Gwangjang Traditional Market and Korea Museum of Modern Costume. This guesthouse is 0. 5 mi (0. 7 km) from Pyounghwa Market and 0. 7 mi (1.

1 km) from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite is centrally located in Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Gwangjang Market and 8 minutes by foot from Korea Museum of Modern Costume. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pyounghwa Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Migliore Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Korean

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Gwangjang Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cheonggyecheon 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Korea Museum of Modern Costume 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pyounghwa Market 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dongdaemun Market Mall 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Doota Mall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Dongdaemun Design Plaza 1 km / 0.6 mi
Changgyeong Palace 1 km / 0.6 mi
Migliore Mall 1 km / 0.6 mi
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ihwa Mural Village 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chungmu-ro 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Insa-dong 1.6 km / 1 mi
Korea House 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 23
  • guest house
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
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  • Continental breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    TWIN BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: TWN.BK

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Room GUEST ROOMRoom • GUEST ROOMROO.GR

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    Room GUEST ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    GUEST ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.GR

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • SINGLE BUNK BEDSINGLE • BUNK BEDSGL.BK

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    SINGLE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: SGL.BK

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  • SUITE BUNK BEDSUITE • BUNK BEDSUI.BK

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    SUITE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: SUI.BK

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDTPL.QN

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TPL.QN

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  • DOUBLE ONE BEDROOMDOUBLE • ONE BEDROOMDBL.B1

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    DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: DBL.B1

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • TWIN TWO BEDSTWIN • TWO BEDSTWN.2B

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    TWIN TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TWN.2B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

8.2
Excellent
431 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
4.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
sang hee
실내도 정결하고 친절함
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Amelia
The staff were helpful and friendly, all instructions were clear, and the room was clean, cute, and comfortable. Overall, it was a minimal but efficient and well-run establishment.
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Youngsuk
It is clean and the staff are kind.
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Youngsuk
It is clean and the staff are kind.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Alynne
Great location, staff were very kind!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Mr
Very nice
2/10
Poor
16 Jan 2026
Claire
I had a very disappointing experience staying here.
The laundry service caused significant damage to my clothes. White items were washed together with dark colors, permanently staining them, and wool clothing was put in the dryer, causing irreversible damage and pilling. Rewashing was attempted but did not fix the damage.

What made this more frustrating is that I asked to wash my clothes myself, since the washer and dryer were located right next to my room, but I was told this was not allowed and that staff had to handle the laundry. Afterward, management refused compensation and stated they are “not a laundromat,” and that I should have provided instructions for how to wash each individual item, even though separating whites and darks and not drying wool are basic laundry practices. Ultimately about $150 worth of new clothing was destroyed. They refunded the price of operation (about 4 USD), but that was it.

Additionally, the blankets on the bed were shredded/torn when I arrived, and there were also someone else's hairs in the bed (I took photos with a timestamp from check-in). While I was not charged for this, it raised concerns about cleanliness and room condition.

Finally, the property is located in a very dark, narrow alley, which felt very unsafe at night as a female solo traveler. This was not clearly communicated in advance and affected my overall comfort.

Staff were polite, but the lack of accountability and the condition of both the laundry service and accomm
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2026
Steven
Bed isn't the most comfortable
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
JUGANAS JONATHAN
Staying here is very convenient at low price.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Dec 2025
Gloria
None
4/10
Poor
25 Nov 2025
Myung
no
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Susie
Everything was good
but no elevater!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Arthur
I enjoyed my stay at this guesthouse. It is conveniently located near Jongno 5(o)ga subway station and 1 minute from 24 hour CU convenience store. My room was clean and quiet in the evening. The staff were fantastic and helpful. Breakfast is simple and a nice touch. I would stay here again next time I come to Seoul.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2025
Tina
The hostel is clean, the staff is Very nice and even carried my bag for me. Loved the window with trees outside. The room is spacious. The house slippers and separate bathroom slippers is nice too. My only complaints- the bed is very uncomfortable and the tv only gives you 3 min previews unless you have a subscription. :/
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Wonhee
The room was nice and clean; all amenities are good; the staff are great and very kind satisfying me to go there again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Janet
Great staff
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Judith
Location is near train st. Staff speaks English fluently & helpful.
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
cadee
The area is really convenient walking distance to line 1. staff are really friendly and helpful, i communicate with them for an earlier check in and they were ok to accommodate as there was a room available. also offered to help me with my baggage’s. the only thing i disliked was the property was obviously under maintained. but cleanliness was good despite the walls and not maintained. with the price i think its a perfect choice tbh just dont be too picky and you will enjoy your stay.

also would like to recommend the property to clean the Air Conditioner.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Daniell

Very accessible to all places

Simple and comfortable beds;
Complete amenity
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Xiaoyan
Bed is clean. Location is great.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2025
Mark
The staff were friendly and helpful, It had everything I needed for my stay.

Breakfast was fairly basic - cereals, toast,, ham, cheese, spreads, boiled egg, juice and coffee - but very much what I'd have at home so no issues there.

Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Mason
Just ok
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Riho
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Tsz Yeung
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Matthew
Excellent property in a up and coming area. Many restaurants close by and the 6002 airport bus stop is about 5 minutes away
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Lucas

Nice hotel

Great stay. Budget friendly. Good breakfast included and very well located
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Archie
Little hard to find but great little place
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Yessi
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 :)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Andrea Issanagui
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Coralee
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 !
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
joann

Loved my stay

Well nice and helpful staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2024
Victoria
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.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2024
Adriana
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Haru
This hostel was really close to markets!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Zachary
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2024
Kwong Ki Terence
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
Erika
Amazing staff that felt like a second family.
Great facilities and very cleanly.
Would visit again and stay here.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
BUJEON
Easy access to shopping area
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Ka Yee
The staff was really friendly and helpful. Quick walk to metro. Close to most attractions and it's easy to get to the airport.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
sung hee
Loved the staff and free breakfast! Best location ever, hostel was right next to subway station and across kwangjang market. It was convenient for sightseeing and shopping at dongdaemun.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
30 May 2023
Chonghi
this place is for young travellers to stay a few days. I am an older person for long stay for that reason I made wrong choice.
Mr. Ham is one of the staff who assisted me to make my stay in Seoul possible.
Also encountered extremely rude staff who had no respect for older people.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 May 2023
Jason
Area will be improved soon
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2023
Tracy

Good for the price.

For the price this hostel, private room, was good. Just note room cleaning is every 4 days but you have towels and amenities available nearby. Location is excellent. Breakfast is simple, free and sufficient. Bed was not great but sufficient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2023
Lynn

Perfect location

Nicky the night manager was super friendly and helpful! Location was excellent and I was able to walk to all the sites. Hostel is a good price for budget minded travelers. Day manger was also very kind and welcoming!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2022
Maria
Clean, quiet & owner is helpful!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The room itself was quite nice given the price range. Amenities were also quite good. The owner was cold and irratible, particularly if you couldn't speak korean. Also, the hostel itself is in a somewhat shady part of town. I would personally reccomend finding a place somewhere in Hong-dae.
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Good location, clean hostel, quiet area

Very clean hostel. Walkable location to a few sights, also good proximity to the subway. The host was very nice and went through all the instructions carefully, even spoke English to me which I really appreciated. Very quiet. It was nice to have access to the kitchen.
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Nice hostel, clean and very convenience. Close to subway
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Nice and friendly hotel

The positives - friendly and helpful reception lady. They give a free mobile wifi device for a refundable deposit which was very very useful. Good facilities such as kitchen to cook, towels, breakfast etc.

The only negative is the location which is bit further away from night life. Otherwise very nice place to stay.
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2017
FUNG SIM

Excellent Staff and Location

This is my second time to stay here. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The hostel is tidy and clean. Wifi is pretty good. Very near the metro station and airport limousine stop. Within 10 minutes walking distance to Dongdaemun shopping area. It is a great and wonderful place to stay if you don't mind the karaokes along the alley (but it is safe). I will definitely stay here again.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Nov 2016
v

Clean Budget place near station

Location very close to station, room was rather small , Bed was ok shower was a joke!
Breakfast consisted of yougurt pots and some biscuits and they would just leave some eggs and you have to make your own omelette/boiled eggs,.. ! Staff were average they need to learn to use the word: \"Please\" which doesn't seem to exist in Korean language!!!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2016
sandy

Super friendly and helpful staff!

The staff there are wonderful and very helpful! I am definitely staying there again! Highly recommend to everyone! Perfect location! Closed to shops, restaurant and train station. Would b great if there is fridge in the room, as the sharing fridge is always full.
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

Great strategic location for tourists

The room has almost everything that you would need for an overnight stay, except for a mini-fridge. However, there is a large fridge in the basement that the guests are welcome to use. You put your things in a bag, write your room number on a card, and then tape the card to your bag.

For a limited time in the morning, they offer a make-it-yourself breakfast: toast (you toast the bread yourself), coffee, yogurt, corn flakes, milk, and bananas.

In the room in which there is breakfast, there are two laptop computers with Internet access. (There's also wi-fi in your rooms; they give you the code.)

You'll easily be able to find restaurants, but that's true of everywhere in Seoul. The real advantage, if you're a tourist, is being very near the Jongno-5-ga subway station. This is because from the Chongno-5-g subway station, you can go almost anywhere fairly easily: Jonggak, Yongsan, Daehangno (Hyehwa), Hongdae, Myeongdong, Itaewon, and Gangnam.

Here's how you get there from Chongno-5-ga subway station: Go out Exit 3, take the very first right, and walk for a few minutes (through a red-light district). Don't worry about walking through a red-light district, though. Seoul is a very safe city, even in those kinds of areas.

If you have some kind of walking disability, you might have trouble getting up the stairs to the higher floors because they have no elevator.
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2015
Chungyee

comfortable stay

Nice staff (helpful and good english speaking), clean room, convenient place (close to subway and ddm market), stylish building and reasonable value. I will stay at this hostel again.
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2015
Ashkon

Right on.

It was pretty basic. The hotel was clean, didn't smell bad and it was quiet. It was adequate. It met my expectations. I was happy.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Hayato
チェックインの時にスムーズにできてスタッフの対応にも親切な雰囲気でした。部屋はちょうどいい広かったです。しかもここから近くに広蔵市場に手軽に観光しやすい!場所なんです!!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
KURUMI
駅からも近くて迷うことなく着けます。
掃除もとても丁寧にされていました
日本語出来るスタッフさんもいるので安心できます エレベーターないですがスタッフさんが部屋まで運んでくれるのでとても助かりました
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Hiyori
受付の男性が優しくて可愛かったです。
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
Norihiko
シニアの夫婦で2泊お世話になりました。地元勤め人の通う食堂街通りがすぐ近く。駅から至近。施設と主要空港、観光地、買い物、などへの移動に便利。こういった意味でロケーションが良い。
スタッフも友好的で旅行を楽しませてくれた。トイレの中にシャワーがあるのでシャワーを浴びるとトイレ便器が濡れるのだけど工夫次第で気にならずロケーションの良さがカバーしてくれる。無料の朝食も毎朝同じメニューの様ですがシリアル、食パン2種、ハム、ゆで卵、牛乳、オレンジジュース、コーヒー(製氷機があるので氷を入れてアイスコーヒーも可能)、などありました。エレベーターがないので5階建ての上層階だと手荷物移動がきついかと思うけどフロントスタッフに声を掛けたら手伝ってくれるシステムになっているらしい、私たちはフロントスタッフが気の毒に思い自力で5階まで往復しましたチェックインとアウトの時だけなので自分の荷物くらいはと思いました。
私たちが接したフロントスタッフは全員英語より日本語が堪能で優しいお兄ちゃんたちでした。宿泊代金もリーズナブルで満足でした。
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
YUKIE
2回目の利用です。広蔵市場が徒歩で数分、駅はすぐ、コンビニもすぐ、朝食がセルフで自由に食べられる、東大門のナイトショッピングも徒歩圏内
何と言っても、宿泊代が安い!
今回のお部屋は4階で階段しかないので、結構きつかったですが、総合的には、また利用したいと思います。
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
Maël
Ce logement est intéressant niveau prix et il était assez propre. La climatisation et le petit déjeuner sont assez intéressants.
La chambre est assez vielle au niveau de certaines installations.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Miyuki
シングル2泊しました。
清掃は4泊以上だった場合だったかな?

【良かったところ】
駅から近い
エアコンがしっかり効く
スタッフのいる時間が長い
地下にキッチンがある(朝食)
隣の部屋の音は聞こえなかった

【残念なところ】
髪の毛が落ちていて、清掃が微妙
バスタオルの替えがない
夜中に近所のカラオケ?が聞こえる
ホステルの前の道が深夜ちょっと怪しくて怖い


ソウル全体の価格を考えると、コスパはいいと思います。
機会があればリピートするかもしれません。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Jhenyi
The staff is warm and nice, the breakfast is simple but nice. The toilet is clean and okay!The reception place is a bit small but still okay for us.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
KUNIHIKO
スタッフさんの対応は素晴らしかったです。
冷房も効いたり、朝食も簡単な物でしたが美味しかったです。また利用します。
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Abe
スタッフさんが親切でした
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Chantal
Everything was ok. Good location
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Sami
Huone pieni, mutta siisti. Sijainti hyvä. Henkilökunta erittäin ystävällinen. Aamiaisella oli jopa juustoa ja kinkkua, joita muissa hotelleissa emme saaneet.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Kreeti
The property is okay for a budget stay. It has its pros and cons, but it serves its purpose for travellers looking for an affordable option.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2026
YUKIE
スタッフの方がとても親切で、日本語対応していただけたので、安心でした。先に荷物を預けて、遅い時間になったら、ホテルからスタッフ不在時のチェックインの仕方の連絡があり、助かりました。駅近ですが、ほんの数十メートルのホテルへの道が暗くて狭くて物騒に感じましたが、実際はコンビニの出口、他のホテルの入り口もある道です。昼間に荷物を預けに行っていたので、迷わず行けました。無料の朝食はちょうどいい感じでした。エアコンを取り替えたタイミングでの宿泊で、快適でした。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2026
Tamami
最低限の設備が揃っているゲストハウスです。
ホテル前の雰囲気も合わせて、旅慣れた人向きだと思います。
4階の部屋を案内していただきましたが、エレベーターはありませんので、大きなスーツケースで来韓する人には不向きかと思います。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2026
Christopher
Disons que pour le prix dans Seoul, c'est correct.
Cependant : chambre très petite (j'ai à peine pu déplier ma valise), salle de bain minuscule et peu pratique. Mais surtout : le bruit. Étant au rez de chaussée, j'ai entendu le bruit des machines en dessous toutd la nuit. Clim très bruyante juste au dessus de la tête. Pas de prise près du lit. Petit déjeûner minimaliste mais correct, selon les critètes des hôtels coréens.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2026
MEGUMI
スタッフの方が親切でした。
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
TOSHIHIKO
日本語が通じたのでとても助かった。
立地は、駅近で便利。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 May 2026
YUKARI
2日目シャワーが水まではいかないけど、冷たかった
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
natsumi
駅は近いがホテルがあるのが細い路地で夜は怖い
ベットは固く外が見える窓はない
この値段を考えると妥当かもしれないがリピートはない
スタッフは優しく日本人にもいろいろ教えてくれた
Family
4/10
Poor
29 Apr 2026
현택
방안에 먼지 덩어리가 날리고 시설도 그닥 좋지않았어요 조식이라고 제공하는것이 냉동식빵을 해동시켜 비치하고 치즈, 슬라이스햄, 맥반석달걀, 우유 시리얼2종류, 오랜지쥬스가 전부였음
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Yoko
立体がとてもいい!
多少シャワーが冷たくなったりしたけど
その他は特に気にならなかった。
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
mizuno
駅近でとても便利な場所でした。
簡単な朝食も付いているので、さっと食べて行動に移せます。
ホテルまでの路地が、暗い時間帯だと、少々怪しげな感じです。
ホテルより先の方は、下町といった感じで、地元の方が通う飲食店がたくさんあります。
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
SADAKO
スタッフが優しく、日本語対応でとても良かったです。シャワー室からの匂いと芳香剤の匂いが若干気になりました。
立地は最高です。
ありがとうございました!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Mar 2026
Etienne
Le personnel est gentil et serviable. Il nous a aidé à monter nos valises. L’hôtel est bien placé par rapport aux activités aux alentours mais dans une rue sale.

Absence d’ascenseur, couloir et chambre très étroits. La chambre est « propre », mais les murs sont vieillissants.

Ce n’est pas ce que lon attends d’un hôtel trois étoiles.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
YUKI
スタッフはみなさん親切でした。
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
maya
コスパ最高です。
ホステルだけど、トイレもシャワーも共同じゃないし、水圧も温度も問題ないです。床暖です^_^
東大門市場、広蔵市場もすぐ近くです^_^
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
maya
駅、バス停すぐ!
市場もすぐ!
コスパ最高です。
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Nadine
Unser zimmer war im
4.Stock was schon anstrengend sein kann. Es gab anfangs auch kein warmes Wasser. Aber alles konnte geregelt werden. Das personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit in allen Angelegenheiten. Wer günstig schlafen möchte ist dort gut aufgehoben. 2 u-bahn linien sind fußläufig zu erreichen und der Bus ist auch vor der Tür. Restaurants und Märkte sowie convinion store alles in der Nähe. Ich war das 2. Mal vor ort und werde wieder kommen.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Kona
スタッフさんがとても優しく、滞在を楽しめました!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Roberto
Bien ubicado, habitación sencilla y funcional, metros cerca, staff excelente y amable
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
YUTA
4回目かな?

今回は日本語喋れる方がいました。
朝のスタッフも、夜のスタッフもとってもフレンドリーで、良かったです!

前は下水の匂いが少し気になったけど
今回は改善されていて、
シャワールームに蓋がしてあって臭いも無くて凄く良かったです!

駅から近いし、値段も安くて、また泊まりたいです。

Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Mayuko
駅からとても近く東大門や明洞なので遊ぶなら立地は最高です!
スタッフの方もとても親切でありがとうございました。
またいく機会があれば必ずこのホテルにします。
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Claudia
Rummet var inte fläckfritt men personalen var såå snälla och tillmötesgående. Bra för solo traveling, och gick även bra att checka in själv efter 22. Frukosten var begränsad med alternativ.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
HANWOOL
침대가 불편한 것 말고는 좋았습니다.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Eunhee
가격대비 매우만족합니다!
딸
2/10
Poor
09 Feb 2026
JulioAndres
Unsafe, neglige 0 stars
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Saki
接客も丁寧で、挨拶も丁寧です。
お部屋も綺麗し、朝食サービスも良いです!
駅も近いし(3番出口が近い)、近くにちょっと品揃え悪いけどCUあります。
広蔵市場には、信号を渡るより、地下道を通った方が楽で早いです!
また近々利用したいです。
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
Ami
とても良いスタッフさんで助かりました😃また泊まりたいです!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2026
YUICHIRO
駅から近くて、接客態度も良かったです。建物の構造上仕方ないが、シャワ—の水圧が弱く、訪れた冬場は5分ぐらい出しておかないとお湯になりませんでした。
オンドルが効いているので、
暖房面も問題なかったです。
タオルはフロントで新しいのがもらえました。
シャンプー、ボディソープ、ドライヤーはありますが
アメニティグッズは持参になります。
コンセントのプラグも貸してもらえるようでしたえ


Leisure
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2026
JUNG SOOK
교통이 편해서 돌아다니기엔
최적의 위치였어요
조식도 좋았고 직원들도 친절했어요
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Mille
Super venligt personale. Hjalp med at bære kufferter både op og ned. Altid smilende. Værelset småt, men rent og pænt. 2i1 shampoo balsam dog. Gulvvarme i januar. Ikke så meget tryk på bruseren. Rigtig god placering og super tæt på lufthavnsbussen. Tæt på linje 1 (2 min Max på gåben) og i gåafstand (10 min) til de andre linjer. Man kan gå derfra til bl.a. Insadong på under en halv time. Marked lige på den anden side og døgnåben CU 10m længere nede af gaden. Star hostel ligger på en stille gade parallelt med den store vej. Taxaerne kan være liiidt, men så evt sæt din destination til CU og gå 1 minut derfra. Kan klart anbefale. Morgenmaden var også god 👍
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
IWASAKI
日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいます!!洗濯お願いしたら7000ウォンでできます!各階にウォーターサーバーがあるのも助かりました☺︎
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
GWANGHWI
ロケーションがとてもいいです。鐘路5街3番出口から出て、次の角を曲がればすぐです。ホステル・ゲストハウスに宿泊し慣れている人には、とても心地よい宿泊先です。昨年に続いて2度めの宿泊でした。昨年はツインで1階の部屋でした。かなり冷えましたが、ストーブを貸してくれました。今年は2階で、あたたかかったです。夜10時にならないと暖房が入らないので、寒ければストーブを貸してくれるとのアナウンスがありました。なくてもなんとか過ごせました。水圧がかなり弱くて、そこだけが残念です。2階の部屋だったからかもしれません。あとは、芳香剤の香りがきつくて、バスルームに移動させました。韓国のどこに行っても、芳香剤が置いてあることが増えているので、気になる方は置く場所を工夫するといいです。朝のコーヒーはミックスコーヒーもあるけれど、コーヒーメーカーで美味しいコーヒー飲めます!これはすごい!クウンタルガルもあるので、ありがたいです。今回は、宿泊日数を減らすことになり、ホステルにはメッセージで、エクスペディアには電話で連絡をしました。何度も連絡することにはなりましたが、ほんとに丁寧で親切な対応をしてもらえました。感謝しかありません。日本の方がたくさん宿泊されていました。安心してススメできるホステルです!また宿泊させていただきたいと思っています。ありがとうございました!

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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite
15 A Daehak Roa 2 Gil A Jongno Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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