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Reviews of Dongdaemun Hwashin Hostel

15, Dongho-ro 34-gil, Jung-Gu, 04561 Seoul, South Korea

#43 of 610 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 172 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, just a little too small but great for the price.

    Great location and staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    10
    Good Location to Dongdaemun Shopping Area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Located close to Dongdaemun shopping area with plentiful of food choices. Airport bus is 3 minutes by foot. Convenience stall at the corner. Hostel is very clean and modern though the exterior doesn't appear so. Heated floor, air-condition, hot water and pressure works very well. Free water dispenser and free washing machine usuage (no. of times is in relation to your room fees). English-speaking owner and his lovely wife are both very friendly and helpful; available at all time round the clock in case you need them. Very comfortable beds and had a restful 5 nights there.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything is nice except for the soundproof but everything is cool though

    i really love the accommodations that were provided by them!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    8.0
    Good value for money, amazing service, pretty clean too but just wish the room didn't have a smell
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room smelled moldy, smell went away after maybe a minute of turning the AC on

    Owner was incredibly nice and helpful; one memory that stood out to me was when I was trying to do my laundry, he helped me set up the laundry rack to dry it outside and even helped me bring it in after sundown, really appreciate it. Room is also quite clean, location is incredibly convenient yet in a quiet neighborhood.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was there quite before the check-in time but it was no problem to leave my luggage there. Everything was clean, the room was cozy and the staff was super friendly and attentive! The hostel is very central so you can reach a lot of sights quite fast. However, there is no big selection of restaurants and cafes around it.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    10
    look like stay at home , The Owner very kindness with us and help us always lovely and we will back for the next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    owner very kindness

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vary near train station Line 5 exist number 7 a lot of convenient store the owners is vary nice

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    9.0
    A good cheap place in Seoul center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - super small room but ok if you spend your days outside - snall window gives on an alley where some people smoke so stinky sometimes - bed a bit hard for occidental standards

    - really good value for money - good location not far from transportation, convenience store, gwangjang market etc. - very good equipments (kitchen, laundry, tv in the room) - nice bathroom hot shower, comfortable - kind staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    8.0
    My first time in Seoul was fun. Was a good experience too! The manager was very helpful and speaks English well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    next door neighbour’s can be a little noisy

    very friendly staff lots of things to see nearby easy to get around

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommended. Willing to book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't have anything to dislike with this place. This place is really good.

    I like the location of the hostel since it is near the subway station and bus station. Any visitor could go around Seoul easily when a bus station or a subway station is nearby the accommodation. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Hot showers are available too. The price for my stay was really good. The owner is really friendly and speaks well in English. He suggests local places to visit like the Gwangjang night market etc. Highly recommended. Willing to book again.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so helpful and always here if needed!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    value for money

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with No View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We knew before booking about the room size. For 3 adults with 3 bags the space might be small but was enough for us :)

    Great location, near DDP, cafes, restaurants, shops, money exchange, city transport both metro and buses. Very nice staff on the reception. We could leave our bags before check-in. We could refill our bottles with fresh cold water in the kitchen. We didn't have breakfast so I can't say anything about it except it was served at 8AM.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely great location - close to subway, food markets and practically in walking distance to any and all must see places! Great, helpful and kind personnel. Nice addiction was a shared kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own meal :)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2022

    9.0
    it was enjoyable, good location to see attractions, walking distance to public transport. The manager very respectful,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    was all good

    it was very clean and everything you need washing machine etc

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our host Jin was lovely and went out of his way to help us!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    9.0
    it was a great stay. looking forward on staying in hwashin hostel again on my next visit in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    thin walls. you can hear people outside.

    the hostel is near the subway and airport bus stop. the room and bathroom were clean. the staff were very nice.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    10
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff guy is very nice and kind, he always helped us when we asked for something and he was always smiling! The room was clean and cozy, kitchen with anything you need and the building was in a great area near convenience store, subway, cafes.. Anything you need. Price was very affordable so we are very satisfied about our stay and we wanna say thank you so much for welcoming us!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    kitchen, washing machine and dryer available 15min from the metro station

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with No View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was super nice and great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    9.0
    Perfect budget accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location is fantastic and the price is hard to beat for Seoul. If you are looking for budget accommodations this is the place. Staff were very helpful. Use of kitchen and washing/drying machine for clothes was a great bonus. We have already booked our next stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was small... It will be OK if you spend your day out visiting Seoul

    Location was good, Central. Amazing staff, helpful! The room was really clean. You have access to a kitchen, water fountain and washing machine which was very convenient! I recommend this hotel

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    10
    Excellent experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly! Location was great! We mostly walked to explore the city or used subway which is nearby. We wanted to rebook it for a week later but there was no place. He helped us to find another otel for our next visit to Seoul! 감사합니다!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location with bus station 6001 (to the airport) just next to the hostel. The man at the reception is very nice, he helped us to carry our luggage and showed us how to catch the early bus to get to the airport. We enjoyed our stay at Dongdaemun Hwashin hostel :)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent! Staff is very helpful and makes extra effort to make sure your stay is perfect. Good location and very clean. Will definitely stay here again in the future :)

    Stayed in September 2022

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