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9.2

303 reviews

Hostel Tommy

Hostel Tommy

68 Waryong-Dong (66 Donhwamun-Ro) , Seoul, 03134, South Korea

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+1-833-728-2041

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Business center

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Hostel Tommy

Welcome to Hostel Tommy, your cozy 2-star retreat just 0.9mi away from the vibrant heart of Seoul! Nestled in the charming Waryong-Dong neighborhood, this quirky spot is perfect for adventurers looking to immerse themselves in the rich culture of South Korea without breaking the bank. With prices starting at just $1,351, you'll find a delightful blend of comfort and convenience that ensures your stay will be memorable.

At Hostel Tommy, a breakfast that’ll kickstart your day awaits, setting the tone for your Seoul adventures. Feel free to explore the many featured amenities, from the free wifi that'll keep you connected, to the sun deck where you can chill and soak in the city vibes. Planning a meeting? The free meeting and banquet facilities are at your service! And if you’re traveling with little ones, kids' meals are complimentary, making it a perfect family-friendly getaway.

But wait, there's more! With a tour desk to help you navigate the sights of Seoul, soundproof rooms for peaceful slumbers, plus stunning views of the garden and local landmarks, you'll have everything you need for a wondrous stay. Don't just take our word for it; with 303 reviews singing its praises, Hostel Tommy is ready to welcome you to an exciting adventure in South Korea!

At Hostel Tommy, every corner whispers adventure with a sprinkle of charm and a dash of fun! Whether you're a solo traveler seeking new friendships or a family on an exciting journey, you’ll discover a fabulous range of room types to match your vibe. From cozy Singles for the minimalist to spacious Family Rooms where you can spread out, there's something to fit everyone’s needs. Picture yourself perched atop a bunk bed in the female-only dorms, making memories with fellow globetrotters or relishing sweet slumbers in the tranquil Small rooms perfect for couples.

But it’s not just the accommodations that will tickle your fancy. As you step into the common areas, prepare to be greeted with the warmth of vibrant conversations. Grab a latte at the communal coffee corner as you strike up a chat with a fellow traveler about the latest hidden gems in the city. Want to experience Seoul like a local? The friendly staff are always on hand to share secret tips or help you book a tour to explore the dazzling streets and historic sites. A sense of community thrives here that ensures you won't just be a guest; you’ll feel like part of a lively family!

And for those returning home after a day of exploring bustling markets or glittering palaces, your nights at Hostel Tommy promise restful slumber. With soundproof rooms and inviting garden views, kick back and relax as you recharge for another day of adventure. Plus, the stellar reviews illustrate that Hostel Tommy is not just a place to crash but a hub for memories that last a lifetime. So pack those bags, grab your camera, and get ready to dive into the exhilarating experience that awaits at Hostel Tommy!

Closest airports

Gimpo International Airport

10.5mi

Seoul Air Base

11.1mi

Incheon International Airport

30.9mi

Osan Ab

33.5mi

Wonju Airport

54mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Picnic area

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Rooms

Small Double Room in Hostel Tommy

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Small

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a cozy stay in our Small Double Room with a comfortable double bed, air conditioning, and beautiful views of the garden and landmark. Perfect for 2 adults looking for a private escape.

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Family

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

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x4

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Family Room Standard is 194 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or bunk beds.

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Small, 1 Double

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Triple Room

175 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

x3

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This air-conditioned triple room features: 1. Big smart TV, 2. fridge 3. hairdryer 4. private bathroom features a shower, a toilet and bath amenities. 5. Window.

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only

235 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This bed in dormitory has a reading light and privacy curtain. A TV, fridge and hairdryer are provided. The private bathroom features a shower, toilet and bath amenities.

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Family, Quintuple

195 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This air-conditioned family room has: 1. Big smart TV, 2. fridge 3. hairdryer 4. private bathroom features a shower, a toilet and bath amenities. 5. Window.

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Mini, Single

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned single room features: 1. TV, 2. fridge 3. hairdryer 4. private bathroom features a shower, a toilet and bath amenities. 5. Window.

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Deluxe, 2 Twin

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This air-conditioned twin room has: 1. Big smart TV, 2. fridge 3. hairdryer 4. private bathroom features a shower, a toilet and bath amenities. 5. Window.

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Deluxe

150 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This air-conditioned double room has: 1. Big smart TV, 2. fridge 3. hairdryer 4. private bathroom features a shower, a toilet and bath amenities. 5. Window.

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Family, Double

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

x8

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x4

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Family Room Standard is 194 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or bunk beds.

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

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Standard

Room

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

9.2

303 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Lukaskabar

10

August 2023

The ambiance and atmosphere are really nice, pleasant. Everything is neat. The staff is great and Tommy himself is just a marvelous host. You can do laundry (washer and dryer - 1000krw each), there's basic breakfast (coffe, cereal, toast) but you can also cook yourself anything you like as there's a 7eleven just next to the hostel, so you can always grab some groceries or a quick bite. Also, for the location, I can't stress enough how good it is. For example the entrance to the Changdeokgung palace is just down the street, the Insadong Street is really near, and you have a subway station where three lines cross (really important, makes traveling way easier) just 200-300m away. Overall, I would definitely stay again and highly recommend the place.

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Luc

10

March 2023

From the picture on the website I thought the room was going to be incredibly small. However the room exceeded my expectations by far. The location of this accommodation can’t be any better. It’s located right next to a 7/11 which means it’s excellent for those who don’t want to waste any time and get right into exploring Seoul! Not to mention it’s in the middle of a very nice district with a ton of nice coffee places and bars. The room has floor heating and a AC unit and the windows are sound proof so no sound coming from the street. The station is about a 5 minute walk, which makes hopping over to a different district a lot easier. No need to get a taxi. The host is incredibly nice and understanding, I accidentally overslept and slept through check out but it was absolutely no problem.

Nothing!

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Johanna

10

July 2023

Location was great. Not far to the train station nor the bus stop. And the airport bus stop was also really close by. There was also lots of shops near by and good resturants. And if I had any queation I could always ask one of the staff members.

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Soobsu

10

March 2024

Everything! The bed is comfortable, the room is spacious enough for us to open up two big pieces of luggage and still have space to walk around. I asked for an extra blanket before arrival and it was there when I arrived! So happy! The bathroom is clean and impeccable. There's a shower curtain that separates the sink+showerhead area from the toilet. That way we can at least make sure our clothes and towels won't get hit by the shower when it's in use. There's a towel holder above the toilet and two hooks behind the door for extra towel holding space. They only provided two hangers but when I asked Tommy for two more, he generously passed them to me without questions. There's a dressing table with a mirror by the leg of the bed plus a mini refrigerator under it. You have to plug in the fridge to use it. By the entrance, there is a mirror, a small wall-table and a hair dryer. It can also serve as a dressing table obviously. There's another small bedside table for us to peruse too. There's definitely more than enough space and mirrors for two ladies in the room. Tommy is also a great host who provides good advice on places to go and whatnot. I wish I had more time to communicate with him so I could learn more and perhaps get more recommendations from him. I only went for the breakfast once throughout my stay and it's fine as it is. There's two different cereals with milk and orange juice. There are two coffee brewers, and they finish very fast so you might have to make a new pot if necessary . Three toasters and bread slices. Eggs aren't provided, if I'm not wrong, but you can buy your own and use their pans and kitchen tools to cook them. The fridge is also very big and you can leave your groceries in them with stickers provided for you to write down your room number. The roof top is a nice place for you to relax and have a smoke if you want. The hammock was my haven for those few nights I was there.

If you have huge luggage 🧳, the staircase will pose a problem especially if you're alone. I highly recommend using a travellers backpack 🎒. But it's not impossible to lug the luggage up. It's just a bit tiresome. If you're lucky, Tommy will be there in person to help you out! If you checked in late after 9pm like we did, we had quite a time with our luggage. The washer and dryer has a weird time frame of 4pm to 10pm. I understand that they may be noisy to use after 10pm but I'm unsure why we couldn't use it in the morning. But hey, we're on a short trip where we go out everyday so, obviously we couldn't find the time to do our laundry. But for travellers who stay for a longer time, they're very useful!

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Etrn

9.1

March 2024

This is an awesome hostel for the price and especially for the location - it's walking distance to the palaces, bukchon village, the subway (this is crucial!!!) and there's a convenience store right next door. Opposite the hostel is also an incredible food scene within the neighborhoods alleyways. The staff were so welcoming too, and the checking in process is super duper easy! I arrived at 11pm and was able to do a quick self check-in which I was glad for after my long day on the plane. I stayed in the womens-only dorm when I was here. Next time, I plan on getting a private room!

I'd recommend a private room if you don't mind paying a little more, esp for the privacy. I think curtains instead of blinds work better for the dorm beds (less noise when you want to get up in the middle of the night for a dash to the bathroom!) so I'd recommend that be changed.

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Filah

10

June 2023

I didn’t notice until I arrived, Changdeokgung palace just less than 200/300metres away. The famous Ikseondong Hanok Village just across the street. It’s not that far from Jongno 3-ga metro. And if you walk a bit more maybe another 500 metres from hostel towards the metro you’ll find Cheonggyecheon stream. I like the idea of our own toilet in our shared dorm, self-paid laundry also available, washer and dryer. Breakfast is available. I like how everything has instructions - this is actually valid! Keeping others also comfortable during their stays! I kept asking iron- thank you Tommy and team! Also, I just wanna say thank you to Tommy- for allowing me to check-in early as early as 12/1pm than the check-in time. I was actually sick (migraine) and I didn’t remember much, I crashed immediately and woke up 3hrs later. So thank you Tommy, you didn’t know that, but I’ll always remember you for that. Sorry about the little incident. Btw, this is one of the best location I stayed for my 17days trips (I changed 4 hostels). I walked to Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsan Park, the Stream- all while I was staying at this Hostel. You won’t regret.

All was good.

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Yvette

10

January 2023

Hostel Tommy was really close to everything. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and had plenty of good recommendations for places to eat and go sightseeing.

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Florentina

10

December 2023

The room was just right in size, clean, comfortable bed, smart tv, floor heating, instructions in English for everything (heating, cleaning, washing, facilities). The check in and out process is so easy and the common space is nice and fun. There is a big fridge and tags if you want to store some food. The host is such a nice person, always making sure everything is ok and we enjoy the stay. The location and value for money is great.

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Natalie

9.1

June 2023

Brilliant stay in Seoul! Tommy is an absolute gem who obviously loves hospitality and was always on hand to give advice. Female dorm room was of good size, more than enough space for your bag and the dresser with leftover toiletries was a nice touch. Beds are very comfy and nice that they all have blinds you can bring down to be more private. Each bunk has a light and there's communal plug sockets. Met lots of lovely ladies in my dorm, so was very social. Breakfast was basic but appreciated every morning with great coffee, toast, jam and cereal. Staff volunteers at the hostels are great and keep the place very clean. Laundry is well priced with great machine. Rooftop is very nice to enjoy a beer on! 7-11 right downstairs which was so convenient. Location is super closer to Insadong and has lots of Krorean BBQ places, and super close to the Metro and Bus Stops - so easy to get around. Also liked that you could use slippers and buy small toiletries from reception.

Just be aware when booking that there's only 1 x Female Dorm of 6 in the hostel, rest are private rooms which mostly Korean friends and family stay in with also some international families and kids. So just be aware of that as obviously the people you meet are limited. Would be great to have another dorm in this place!

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Soraya

9.1

September 2023

The room was a great set up for a family. Decent amount of space for placing bags and storage. The overall facility was quiet and the hostel host was so friendly. He helped us with booking transport to the airport and also helped us call the taxi driver who dropped us off when I accidentally left my phone in there. Free breakfast and coffee in the morning helped fuel us for the day with some toast, cereal and milk. Access to the Jongno-3 subway station or the bus was so easy. The area nearby is also poppin so made it easy to just hang out near the hostel too and get great food.

Everything went well, the only item to note is that access for the elderly or handicap is limited since it is only staircase access. My mom is a little older (70+) so she had to take it very very slow up the steeper staircase, but other than that it was a great stay.

Points of Interest Around Hostel Tommy

Attractions

Jongno

0.5mi

Gyeonghuigung Palace

0.9mi

Dongdaemun Market and Gate (Heunginjimun)

1mi

Seoul Museum of History

1.2mi

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

1.9mi

War Memorial of Korea

2.7mi

Yeouido Park

3.5mi

National Museum of Korea

3.5mi

Hongdae

3.9mi

Garosu-gil

4.1mi

63 Building (Golden Tower)

4.7mi

Bukhansan National Park

5.6mi

Lotte World Aquarium

7.5mi

Paju Premium Outlets

21mi

Imjingak Park

25.8mi

Amenities of Hostel Tommy

Business center

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Picnic area

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Stay rules - Hostel Tommy

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hostel Tommy

What's the nightly rate at Hostel Tommy?

Starting prices for Hostel Tommy are around $1,351. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Hostel Tommy?

Hostel Tommy offers Small Double Rooms for 2 adults with a Double bed in a 140 sqft space. Smoking is not allowed in these rooms. Additionally, the rooms do not accommodate children.

What activities does Hostel Tommy offer?

At Hostel Tommy, guests can make the most of their stay by enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax on the sun deck or terrace while taking in garden or landmark views. For those who want to unwind, there are beach chairs/loungers and beach umbrellas available. Guests can also have a picnic in the designated picnic area. The hotel provides a serene environment with soundproof rooms for added comfort. Additionally, the business center offers convenience for those who need to catch up on work. With non-smoking rooms and private bathrooms providing further comfort, guests have an array of options to enjoy during their stay at Hostel Tommy.

Does Hostel Tommy accept credit cards?

No, Hostel Tommy does not accept credit cards as a payment method. They only accept cash.