Star Hostel Dongdaemun

We stayed in this hostel from 28 May to 2 June 2025 (5 nights). Of the pluses, I can mention the location and presence of the dining room in the basement. You can't eat food in the room or you'll get a fine. The number is small and tired. There were a lot of spots around. Although our room was on the 2nd floor - the room had a tiny window, the size of a small shoebox (it does not open and does not give much light). The room has air conditioning and a medium-comfort bed. The bathroom smelled like a sewer if you left the door open. On this street, we've seen women of light behavior. However, the location was convenient. Breakfast is modest. If you need something to eat at another time - you need to go to this dining room. You can use the microwave. If you need a refrigerator or stove, then you should contact the staff. Wi-fi and a small fridge were available in the room. The bedroom and bathroom are very small. It was my birthday during my stay and the staff didn't congratulate me. Usually in all hotels (in different countries) this moment is always paid attention. Perhaps in the future they would visit again, but only because of the location. The price should be lower for such conditions in my opinion.

The hostel is in a comfortable location near the subway (directions are sent by mail before you arrive) and close to market and restaurants. The lane is kind of shabby and dirty, not very appealing. The room was very small but good enough for one night, the bathroom small and uncomfortable with the shower connected to the tap of the wash basin and flooding the floor. There is a basic breakfast (and you have to wash your dishes). The staff is kind, wifi good. I found the price very high (144€ for one night) for what you get.

I booked a 1 bedroom with private shower. It had 1 person bed (70x200) with HD-tv and small bathroom. The bed was ok, not too comfortable because you could feel the metal springs and it was a bit hard, but ok enough to sleep on for a couple of nights. the bathroom was clean and new with nice sink. There was shampoo and shower gel available for own use and a blow dryer plus free towels. The best was that you get your own key for the front door so you can leave and return to the hotel whenever time you wish. I did not try the free breakfast as I decided to sleep in most days. The last 2 nights there was some construction going on outside making it hard not to wake up early in the morning at 6!! To find the hotel in the beginning is a bit tricky when you exit 3 at the Jongno-gu 5 station. You have to take the very first street on the right, and it's a very narrow street, so you may miss it the first time. But once you find it it's so easy, within 1 minute from the exit 3. You can easily walk to Dongdaemun busy shopping area and DPD plaza. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this stay if you need something in that area.