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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

2.0 star property

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Front of property
1 x Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room(shared bathroom)
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
18, Yeonnam-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03988
  • Hongdae Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hongik University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Yonsei University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bed

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1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

1 x Private Single Room(Shared Bathroom)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bed

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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)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae

Hostel in Seoul, near Hongik University
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Hongik University and a few minutes from Yonsei 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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

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
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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 75 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Taishi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

RIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ga eun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
편안한 새 둥지
가정집에 있는 것 같은 편안함이 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Akihiro

良かった
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YEAJIN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
良かった
安くて短期間でも泊まれて良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024