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Guest houses in Seoul

We reviewed 154 places in Seoul and picked the 50 best-rated.

50 hotels 22 rated 8.5+ typical ₩69,190

hotels

Jk House Hotel - Seoul J Budget central
8.5Great88 reviews

A small, central guest house with a strong 8.5 rating, steps from Hongik University station and Gyeongui Line Forest Park.

From₩48,840per night
Maru Guesthouse Seoul Station M Budget & Central
7.1good119 reviews

A practical guesthouse a short walk from Seoul Station and the Amore Pacific Museum of Art, with simple rooms and free Wi-Fi.

From₩39,344per night
Seoul Blues Hotel S Rooftop terrace

Seoul Blues Hotel ★★

Seoul

9.4Perfect464 reviews

A 2-star with a rooftop terrace and free nearby parking, rated 9.4 by guests.

From₩69,190per night
Jenny House Hotel - Seoul J Self-catering guesthouse
9Perfect2 reviews

A guesthouse near Ewha Womans University with kitchenette facilities and easy access to Gongdeok Station.

From₩69,190per night
Seoulstory Hanok S Traditional Hanok

Seoulstory Hanok ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

9.2Perfect101 reviews

A clean, traditional hanok with warm ondol floors and a host known for helpful service.

From₩379,869per night
88 Guesthouse - Seoul 8 Central & Simple
9.2Perfect189 reviews

Clean, simple rooms in the heart of Seoul's shopping district, a short walk from Myeongdong and the subway.

From₩81,401per night
Myeongdong Mom House M Value Stay

Myeongdong Mom House ★★★

Seoul Guest house

7.6Very good153 reviews

A no-frills guest house in Seoul with free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and flexible room sizes for groups.

From₩69,190per night
Bunk Guesthouse Hongdae B Social & Central

Bunk Guesthouse Hongdae ★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.9Great1,927 reviews

Backpacker-friendly guesthouse with a social courtyard, steps from Hongdae's shopping and street food.

From₩21,707per night
Philstay Myeongdong Station P Myeongdong location

Philstay Myeongdong Station ★★

Seoul Guest house

8.7Great1,602 reviews

A 2-minute walk from Myeongdong station and the shopping street, this compact hotel pairs private bathrooms with a shared kitchen.

From₩103,107per night
Seven Hostel S Guest favourite

Seven Hostel ★★★

Seoul Guest house

6.9Nice321 reviews

Guests rate comfort a perfect 10 and staff 8.3 – a simple, well-kept base near Seoul Museum of History.

From₩39,344per night
B My Guesthouse B Central & budget-friendly

B My Guesthouse ★★★

Seoul Guest house

7.5Very good261 reviews

Close to Myeongdong shopping, with family-sized rooms and a shared kitchen.

From₩61,050per night
Hostel Lian - Seoul H Budget Stay

Hostel Lian - Seoul ★★

Seoul

7.6good185 reviews

Budget-friendly hostel in Jongno with free internet, laundry, and tour help.

From₩85,471per night
24 Guesthouse Myeongdong Town 2 Central & Compact

24 Guesthouse Myeongdong Town ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.2Great387 reviews

A compact central Seoul stay with high staff ratings and mountain views.

From₩48,840per night
Kame House Hotel - Seoul K Budget Guesthouse
6.8Pleasant136 reviews

Budget dorm and twin rooms near Noksapyeong station, with shared kitchen and laundry – a practical base for exploring Seoul.

From₩56,980per night
Zaza Backpackers Hostel Z Central & practical

Zaza Backpackers Hostel ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.6Great848 reviews

Clean, well-run hostel in central Myeong-dong with a rooftop bar and parking — a practical base for exploring Seoul.

From₩100,394per night
Ehwa In Myeongdong E Central & Welcoming

Ehwa In Myeongdong ★★★

Seoul Guest house

7.7Very good515 reviews

A central Seoul stay with exceptionally friendly staff and a location that puts Myeongdong's shopping and metro at your doorstep.

From₩109,891per night
Kpop Haus K Budget Stay

Kpop Haus ★★

Seoul Guest house

5.1Needs improvement11 reviews

A no-frills base in Seoul's shopping district, with free Wi-Fi and practical rooms.

From₩78,687per night
Hostel Tommy H Top-rated stay

Hostel Tommy ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

9.3Perfect1,225 reviews

Rave reviews for its welcoming staff and prime location near Jongmyo Shrine and the subway.

From₩32,560per night
Happy Garden Guesthouse H Guesthouse in Seoul

Happy Garden Guesthouse

Seoul Guest house

9.3Perfect775 reviews

Central Seoul guesthouse with a 10/10 facilities score, kitchenettes, and Myeong-dong station a 5-minute walk away.

From₩24,420per night
Soul Residence - Seoul S Budget Stay

Soul Residence - Seoul ★★

Seoul

5.2Rated394 reviews

Simple rooms with kitchenette basics and free Wi-Fi, a short hop from the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

Omg House O Quiet Stay

Omg House

Seoul Guest house

8.2Great294 reviews

A six-room guest house in Mapo-Gu with strong service ratings and late check-in.

From₩65,120per night
Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse M Myeongdong value stay

Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse ★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.1Great237 reviews

Right on Myeongdong's main shopping street, with a free laundry machine and staff that go out of their way.

From₩94,967per night
Dw Design Residence D Hongdae Stay

Dw Design Residence ★★★

Seoul Guest house

7.9Very good145 reviews

Modern guesthouse 5 minutes from Hongik University Station, with breakfast and a terrace in the heart of Hongdae.

From₩105,821per night
Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only S Central & Social

Starria Hostel Foreign Guest Only ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.8Great1,133 reviews

Central Seoul hostel with a fantastic location near Myeongdong, praised for clean rooms and helpful staff.

From₩55,624per night
Iu Guest House Myeongdong - Seoul I Central & Simple
8.9Great1,062 reviews

Practical rooms near the Chojun Textile Quilt Museum, with Wi-Fi and some garden-view balconies.

From₩158,731per night
Yolo Guesthouse Y Myeongdong base

Yolo Guesthouse ★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.7Great906 reviews

A friendly guesthouse steps from Myeongdong's shops and street food, with spacious family rooms and a well-kept shared kitchen.

From₩100,394per night
Tomo Residence - Seoul T Central & practical

Tomo Residence - Seoul ★★

Seoul

8.6Great881 reviews

A simple, well-rated base in the heart of Seoul with free Wi-Fi and in-room computers.

From₩109,891per night
Seoul Forest Stay S Staff Favorite

Seoul Forest Stay ★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.7Great658 reviews

Budget-friendly stay near Seoul Forest with standout staff and rooftop access.

From₩50,197per night
Jsm Studio - Seoul J Mapo-Gu Stay

Jsm Studio - Seoul ★★★

Seoul

9.2Perfect226 reviews

Steps from the metro in Seoul's Mapo-Gu, with apartment-style studios and a 15th-floor view.

From₩158,731per night
Apollo Guesthouse A Adults-only

Apollo Guesthouse ★★

Seoul Guest house

7.6Very good375 reviews

A solid, no-frills base near the metro with friendly staff and a shared kitchen.

From₩36,630per night
Neat House Hongdae N Honest & Simple

Neat House Hongdae ★★★

Seoul Guest house

7.3Very good55 reviews

Simple, well-priced rooms in Hongdae, a short walk from Trickeye Museum.

From₩207,571per night
Mj House M Top-rated in Mapo

Mj House

Seoul Guest house

8.8Great37 reviews

High guest rating (8.8) and soundproofed rooms in Mapo-Gu, a short walk from the Love Museum.

From₩108,534per night
Hoya H Guest favourite

Hoya

Seoul Guest house

9.7Perfect3 reviews

A 9.7-rated stay in central Seoul, a short walk from the station and close to N Seoul Tower.

From₩234,705per night
Stay H S Guest favourite

Stay H

Seoul Guest house

9Perfect1 reviews

Quiet, spotless rooms with kitchenette amenities in northern Seoul, rated 9.0 by guests.

From₩66,477per night
K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun K Convenient Stay

K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.3Great859 reviews

A well-located hostel near subway stations, with clean rooms and a friendly staff.

From₩73,260per night
Hostel Korea - Changdeokgung H Palace-adjacent

Hostel Korea - Changdeokgung ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.3Great652 reviews

A friendly, well-located hostel near Changdeokgung Palace with a rooftop terrace and simple breakfast included.

From₩46,127per night
Able Guesthouse Hongdae 2 A Hongdae value

Able Guesthouse Hongdae 2

Seoul Guest house

8.1Great398 reviews

A quiet, well-run guesthouse near Hongdae's shops and subway, with private bathrooms and a solid breakfast spread.

From₩16,280per night
Lux Guesthouse L Hongdae dorms

Lux Guesthouse ★★

Seoul Guest house

6Nice163 reviews

Clean dorms, a great location, and a roof terrace to unwind after exploring Seoul.

From₩14,923per night
Yab-Guesthouse, Femaleonly, Foreignonly Y Women-only & central

Yab-Guesthouse, Femaleonly, Foreignonly ★★

Seoul Guest house

8.6Great1,618 reviews

Women-only guesthouse in the heart of Hongdae, praised for its spotless shared bathrooms and unbeatable location near the night market and subway.

From₩29,847per night
Yakorea Hostel Dongdaemun Y Budget friendly

Yakorea Hostel Dongdaemun ★★

Seoul Guest house

7Very good750 reviews

A budget stay in Seoul's Jung-Gu district with soundproofed rooms and a shared kitchen, a short walk from the subway.

From₩13,567per night
Y'S House Y Value Stay

Y'S House ★★

Seoul Guest house

8.7Great693 reviews

A well-rated 2-star guesthouse in Mapo-gu, a short walk from Hongdae and the subway.

From₩17,637per night
Seoul Mansion Guesthouse S Adults-only stay

Seoul Mansion Guesthouse ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.9Great682 reviews

A adults-only guesthouse in Mapo-gu, near Hongdae and the subway, praised for its friendly staff and clean, renovated rooms.

From₩128,884per night
Philstay Myeongdong Metro P Myeongdong hub

Philstay Myeongdong Metro ★★★★

Seoul Guest house

8.1Great416 reviews

A clean, friendly base in the heart of Myeongdong, steps from shopping, street food, and the subway.

From₩104,464per night
Moon Sun Guesthouse M Central & Rated 8.4

Moon Sun Guesthouse ★★

Seoul Guest house

8.4Great354 reviews

A well-rated 2-star guesthouse with a 24-hour reception and a spot near Namsan Park.

From₩77,331per night
Philstay Dongdaemun Economic P Central value stay

Philstay Dongdaemun Economic ★★

Seoul Guest house

6Nice262 reviews

Budget-friendly stay right in central Seoul, steps from the subway and Dongdaemun shopping, with clean rooms and a praised breakfast.

From₩39,344per night
Tripstay Myeongdong T Central & Friendly

Tripstay Myeongdong ★★★

Seoul Guest house

8Great188 reviews

Compact rooms, a central location, and staff praised for going beyond expectations.

From₩55,624per night
Chocolate Tree Sinchon Hotel - Seoul C Budget-friendly
8Great158 reviews

A budget-friendly stay with free parking and breakfast, close to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

From₩46,127per night
Monday Cracker Hongdae Hotel - Seoul M Hongdae Base
8Great143 reviews

A cozy, well-located Hongdae stay with free Wi-Fi and easy subway access, praised for its helpful staff and comfortable beds.

From₩104,464per night
Mi House Hotel - Seoul M Budget-friendly

Mi House Hotel - Seoul ★★

Seoul

7.2good54 reviews

Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a budget price near Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

From₩37,987per night
Guesthouse Myeongdong - Seoul G Central & Simple
5.7Rated2,656 reviews

A 2-star guesthouse in central Seoul, close to shopping and airport transport, with a 10-minute drive to Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

From₩132,954per night

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A traditional hanok stay in Seoul

For an authentic hanok stay, Seoulstory Hanok is the standout, a 4-star guest house rated 9.2 from 101 reviews, with warm ondol floors and a helpful host. It’s a pricier choice at 396,161 KRW, but you’re paying for tradition and service. If that’s beyond your budget, you can still sleep in a hanok-inspired room at several other guest houses, but none match Seoulstory’s rating.

Frequently asked

Which district in Seoul is best for a first-time visitor?

Myeongdong is the most convenient for first-timers – it’s near the main shopping street and the metro, with many guest houses like Philstay Myeongdong Station and Yolo Guesthouse a short walk from the action. Hongdae offers a younger, artsy vibe with plenty of nightlife and budget options, and its own metro station.

How do I get from Incheon Airport to the guest houses?

The AREX express train connects Incheon Airport to Seoul Station in about 45 minutes, and from there you can reach many guest houses by metro. For Hongdae, take the AREX to Hongik University Station – several of our guest houses, like Dw Design Residence, are within a 5-minute walk.

What does a night in a Seoul guest house cost?

Prices vary by location and season. In Hongdae, you can find basic rooms for as little as 38,201 KRW at Apollo Guesthouse. In central Myeongdong, expect to pay around 70,000–110,000 KRW for a private room. Traditional hanoks cost significantly more – Seoulstory Hanok is 396,161 KRW.

Is it safe to walk around Seoul at night?

Yes, Seoul is a very safe city. The areas where most guest houses are – Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Jongno – are busy well into the night, and the metro runs until around midnight. You’ll be fine walking back to your guest house from the station.

Guest houses in Seoul

Seoul’s guest houses are concentrated in three distinct pockets: the youthful streets of Hongdae, the retail-heavy district of Myeongdong, and the historic heart around Jongno and its palaces. Guest houses here trade on location – many sit within a few minutes’ walk of a metro station – and on price, undercutting the city’s chain hotels.

The category is wide: it spans no-frills dorms like Apollo Guesthouse at 38,201 KRW, mid-range private rooms in Myeongdong, and high-end traditional hanoks like Seoulstory Hanok at 396,161 KRW. What unites them is a shared kitchen or common lounge, and the mix of travellers you rarely find in a hotel. Alongside the guest houses on this page you’ll also find a number of small hotels and hostels.

The bottom line

Guest houses fit travellers who value location and a social, hostel-like atmosphere over hotel amenities. The best picks – like Seoul Blues Hotel (9.4) and Hostel Tommy (9.3) – offer exceptional value in central spots. If you need more space, a dedicated workspace, or guaranteed parking, consider the city’s hotels and family-friendly options instead.

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