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Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Namdaemun Market

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City view from property
Front of property
Reception
Shared kitchen
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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6 Bed Room (Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Suite with Kitchen (Private bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 People)

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 People)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
43-45, Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-030

What's nearby

  • Namdaemun Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lotte Outlets Seoul Station - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seoul City Hall - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gwanghwamun - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 42 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 58 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 14 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 15 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 22 min drive
  • Chungjeongno Station - 3 min walk
  • Seodaemun Station - 12 min walk
  • Ahyeon Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪PARIS BAGUETTE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪장모생각 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪깐부치킨 충정로역점 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪호산나의정부부대찌개 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE THE MAN - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel

When you stay at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Seoul City Hall and Namsan Mountain Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Chungjeongno Station is 3 minutes and Seodaemun Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 174 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Seoul Station Guesthouse House
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse House Seoul
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse House
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Seoul
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Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse Hostel
Kimchi Downtown Guesthouse
Kimchee Downtown house Hostel
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Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (2-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel like?
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel is in Seodaemun-gu, a short 3-minute walk from Chungjeongno Station and 15 minutes' walk from Namdaemun Market.

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Poor service
Nothing like what it showed in the pictures. I was very disappointed with the front desk. This male staff with the tattoo is very rude as I had some questions to ask.Actled he is letting me stay there for free and doing me a favour.
Choying, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel isn’t the most amazing in Korea but the people and the hostel experience was one of the best I’ve ever had!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

close to subway, computer station handy, clean, inexpensive
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bed bugs
There were bed bugs
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean and good but a bit inconvenient
The hostel was okay, but the reasons I decided to move to another hostel were: toiletries were watered down, guest towel cabinets were empty, no electric outlet at my bed (not any extension cord). Apart from that the room and bed were pretty clean, and other travelers were friendly and easy to talk to! This hostel has a communal area to hang out, making it easy to make new friends. The train station is one minute from the hostel, and it’s really easy to get to anywhere around Seoul.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was having huge fun for my first solo trip. I used their share room and it’s quite good, having lockers for every bed. All room doors are using password instead of keys. It’s good for backpackers or people who travel alone, a good chance to make friends with people from other countries. They got both local staffs and foreign staffs. They are so friendly and helpful. They will also invite us to join activities with other guests. And don’t forget, Ocean is the nicest Korean guy I’ve ever met in Korea;)
Stephanie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Doreen Marie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Federico, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A basic stay
An ok place. There are a total of 4 toilets and 8 showers total for who knows how many guys to share-so it is possible that you'll have 2 wait...rooms pretty basic-which is normal among hostels. Lounge seems comfy and kitchen to use. The location is very good-walkable to all major spots. overall it served it purpose:)
8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Janelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location, friendly staff. Lots of people. For this price - I have nothing to complain about.
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Kimchee Guesthouse is a great place to stay if you're looking to meet new people from around the world. The staff are all very kind and very patient and go out of their way to create spaces where people can engage in discussions about their travels and their experiences. Its chill, and if you need a place to kickback and maybe get some soju with friends, definitely give this location a try.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really fun!
It was a good place to stay. The staff were really friendly (Choe, ohshin, and j?). And it was also really easy to make new friends in the common spaces. The rooms and facilities were fine. I wish there were mirrors somewhere in the room because it was hard to get ready without one LOL.
12-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Awesome staff, pretty good place
It was nice. The bathrooms and such could’ve been a little cleaner but it wasn’t too bad. The beds were okay. The staff were very awesome though. Great people. Would recommend
Anthony, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

My single room was disappointing as far as cleanliness and bed comfort. Bed sheets and comforter had stains and fingernails lying around. Very difficult to control the water temperature for the shower. Barely any hot water from the sink. Hostel reception staff was very friendly and helpful. Had no problem letting the hostel staff do my laundry for 4,000 won including wash and dry. Not a very good value hostel for a single room considering the condition of the facility and room. Location was five minutes walk from the closest train/bus station. Convenient direct bus shuttle transportation to the ICN airport.
L, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice cheap place
Nice area with a big kitchen and friendly people the showers for guys are separated by curtain though
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Some beds have power outlets, some don't. Some guests seem to stay here for long periods, and have a lot of stuff that they spread over a large area. The common areas are nice and large. Kitchen area is not insulated, so was very cold in the winter. Wifi was quite good!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Short-term stay for vacation at a cheap price
The female dormitory has lockers to store my things securely, and it is clean. The bathroom has shower stalls, toilets, and sinks with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. However, the night I used the toilet, there was a gentleman using the toilet next to mine when it was supposed to be a female only bathroom. Rules should have been obeyed by all guests at the least. The kitchen and the game area were a mess from previous night's events until the staff had cleaned around 9 am. The kitchen has grills, microwaves, sink, washer/dryer unit, rice pot, and refrigerators to store my own food. Overall, my stay was warm and comfortable. For the price I paid for, I thought it was an excellent deal considering all the amenities that were offered.
Loan, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ok for the price
The hallways and bathrooms have a smell. It would hit me like a ton of bricks every time i left my room or came into the building. They clean the bathroom by what appears to be a pressure washer since everything is soaked all the time. The staff was really nice and helpful but they would always clean the bathrooms at the same time so if you had to go between 11am and 12 pm you were out of luck. There are lockers in the room with an electronic lock but the staff will open them with no questions asked so idk how safe that really is. Overall it wasnt the worst hostle I have ever stayed at but personally I wouldnt stay there again.
Rini, 6-night trip
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