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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property

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Living area
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988
  • Place, Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

1 x Private Triple Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

1 x Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

1 x Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 x Private Double or Twin Room(Shared Bathroom) (1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae offers 6 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

During your stay at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae, you'll be within walking distance of Hongik University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and a library.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Hongik University and a few minutes from Ewha Woman's University
As a guest of Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Birdsnest Hostel Seoul

Birdsnest Hostel

Birdsnest Seoul

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul

Birdsnest Hongdae Seoul

Birdsnest Hongdae

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Seoul

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 84 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff Marek always cleaned with the highest sense of quality.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Nice and friendly staff. Very conveniently located near food and fun places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keishla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff 24/7. Felt like traveling with friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

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

Exceptional Atmosphere

This hostel is very underrated. I can't quite comprehend how it's rating is 7/10 on many booking sites. For the price that I paid (about £7.80) per night, the value was exceptional. The entire place was organised efficiently whilst maintaining a volunteer based friendly atmosphere. They have volunteers from Germany, the U.S. and South Africa and this makes for a fun environment. I unfortunately only snapped one picture as I was leaving, however, there is a very spacious upstairs too with lots of common space as well as an outside area. The location is great and there is a kitchen with a stove, microwave and hot water dispenser. Towels are included, as are bathroom soaps and shampoo. Would recommend 110% if the price is right.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raffaele

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

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the private room I stayed and loved the location of the hostel. The staff were very helpful. The only thing is that some of the other lodgers were not very respectful of the other people including the staff. They were loud at night and were not following the hostel rules.

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like bed bugs then this is your place! When I first arrived I was given a bed in a dorm that was okay. The next day the woman in the other bunk was covered in bed bug bites. Then the staff removed my stuff without me knowing so that they could replace the mattress. The next day they “disinfected” the room. That smell made everyone so nauseous, but it went away after 3 days. Well two days later and I’m now covered in bed bug bites. Not to mention the staff didn’t only just remove my stuff without consent, they don’t clean ever, the owner is very passive aggressive, and the other staff members were quite inappropriate to many guest. The only good thing is the price

2/10 Terrible

Malinda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were never greeted by the host, the shared space had an odd smell, and the bed frame fell apart when I sat in bed. There was paper in the sink and the bathroom was unisex with only a shower curtain to separate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LABERTA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet. Staff are very helpful. Fast wi-fi. Wonderful place to explore Seoul from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hostel. Clean and well-run. Comfortable bed. Two good common areas plus a table outside. No drinking allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nokuthula

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JJ, Seoul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly vibe; nice place to relax, make friends and go out
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was always very light and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. The manager is very kind and professional. I hope they implement a stricter after hours noise rule. Some people do not realize how easily the sound travels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Clare

friendly staff, good location

friendly staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tejpal

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

Nice stay with birds

Very nice hostel, amazing location, perfectly clean, friendly staff, everything was perfect. I will recommend this hostel to other who will to travel Seoul.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

sirijun , thailand

Liked: Staff & service

cheap for dorm and easy from Airport

The dorm room for 8 persons at the 1st floor not good the door is open all day but the staff is friendly and mind service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Staff left my laundry in the washing machine

Staff was suppose to put my clothes in the dryer but did not do so my clothes was left soaking in the wet which may damage my clothes. And i have to go to the laundry shop to get it dry. I was also late for my appointment because of this. They didnt do much to make up for their mistake but just apologize for it.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

The only place to stay in Hongdae!!!!

This was the most amazing place I stayed at during my two weeks in Seoul! I was so sad to leave the hostel as the manager was so friendly and inviting to myself and my friends :) She even took my friend and I to a cultural event on my last day of staying at the hostel. I wished I had stayed here during my whole stay in Seoul. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.

10/10 Excellent

Shota

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026