Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

I think this place should have a top-rating - the location, the accommodation, the manager and the breakfast are all top notch! First, before I arrived were the useful hand-drawn directions on whatsapp. Next when I reached was the warm hospitality and the endless patience the owner manager - Soo - showed when explaining possible activities and what was based close to what so I could minimise travel time too. Her husband was also lovely. Third, the breakfast is plentiful and having the chance to make my own scrambled eggs was much appreciated. Forth, the room was just so cute - compact like everything in Seoul but so well decorated, tasteful little additions to make the room homey and welcoming. The only negative for me what that the towels are a little small but this is a hostel not a hotel so I quickly got over it! Hostel Vanilla 1 and Hostel Vanilla 2 are separate properties but the two lady owners are sisters so I would expect the same great welcome in both. Try emailing them direct for extra information on how you can book direct rather than through an agent too. Lovely people and if i'm back that way i'd definitely stay again

It’s about 5 mins walk to the subway station also the bus to the airport! The hostel is clean and the hosts are nice and fluent in English. There are convient stores, coffee shops and fried chickens nearby. Cozy place to stay while you’re visiting Seoul especially if you’re first time here, feel free to ask the hosts anything about the city!

Very convenient location. Less than 5 mins walk from Dongdaemum Metro Station. Walkable to such shopping malls as doota, Lotte Fitin, Migliore. There is a couple of restaurants, convenient stores and supermarkets nearby, opening till late hours. Despite the small size and thin walls, the room is clean and neat, with towels changed and bed made everyday. The hostel is cozy. It's true that the sound isolation of the room is considerably unsatisfactory (it is a single storey building, and you could hear the sound when passing by the alley nearby) but it's still acceptable where I had pretty good sleeps in general. Many Asians choose this hostel. It allows you to make yourselves breakfast, e.g. bread and instant noodles and some basic drinks are provided. The host/staff was very nice and helpful. They picked us up the first day I checked in amid heavy rains at DDM Metro Station. When I caught a cold the other day, they provided necessary assistance to me. It's worth its value and provide you a different experience of accommodation, where you could interact with the staff/host and other travelers.