Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel

Seoul, South Korea2F, 229-9, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 100-411

Indicative price per night for 2 people~US$75

The price depends on your stay dates.

  • Up to 3 guests
  • Up to 25 m²
  • Bedrooms: 1

Prices and availability

Indicative price per night for 2 people: ~US$75

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About the hostel

Olive Hostel Dongdaemun accommodates guests in Seoul. This accommodation is 620 metres from Dongdaemun Metro Station. Heunginjimun Gate lies 690 metres away. It is 1.5 km to Changgyeonggung (Palace) and 2.2 km to Museum Kimchikan. The distance to the centre of Seoul is 2.3 km. This accommodation is 21 km from Gimpo International Airport.

The property has a shared kitchen. Among the facilities is a shared lounge. A 24-hour reception and luggage storage are available. Private check-in and check-out as well as free WiFi are provided.

In all rooms, there is a TV and air conditioning. Guests with children have the option of a family room. In-room amenities include a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and slippers. Guests will find tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, kitchenware and a microwave inside. There is also a private entrance, heating and a dining area. From some windows, guests can see the city. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Seoul: less common amenities of this property

Stays with a 24-hour front desk493 of 4404

Number of stays on the city list that offer this amenity.

Location

Distances to selected places

Heunginjimun Gate690 m
Museum Kimchikan2.2 km
Bugaksan4.2 km
Bukhansan National Park5.2 km
The airport: Gimpo International Airport18.7 km
The ski lift or cable car: Namsan Cable Car2.3 km

Restaurants and cafés nearby

Restaurant: Korean restaurant100 m
Restaurant: Pyongyang Myeonok270 m
Restaurant: PAIK’s NOODLE280 m

Distances are approximate. Walking or driving routes may be longer.
Venues: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Accommodation options

Room options

Budget Single Room

Single bed
Maximum guests11 guestFloor area7 m²

Budget Single Room

1 guest · 7 m² · Single bed

Budget Single Room - Olive Hostel Dongdaemun, Seoul
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Key information

Beds
  1. Single bed
Maximum guests
1
Area
7 m²
Bedrooms
1
Private bathroom
✓
Air conditioning
✓

This air-conditioned room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and slippers. The room also offers tea and coffee making facilities, a dining area and heating.

Room Amenities

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Adapter
  • Heating
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Socket near the bed
  • Trash cans
  • Non-feather pillow

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Conditioner
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush

Media and technology

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Dining area
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator

Services and extras

  • Key card access
  • Towels
  • Linen

Accessibility

  • Entire accommodation is on the ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hostel facilities

  • Privacy curtain

Safety and security

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarm

Physical distancing

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Cleaning and disinfection

  • Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Large bed (King size)
Maximum guests22 guestsFloor area15 m²

Double Room with Private Bathroom

2 guests · 15 m² · Large bed (King size)

Double Room with Private Bathroom - Olive Hostel Dongdaemun, Seoul
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Key information

Beds
  1. Large bed (King size)
Maximum guests
2
Area
15 m²
Bedrooms
1
Private bathroom
✓
Air conditioning
✓

This air-conditioned room with city views features a private bathroom with a shower, slippers and a hair dryer. The room also offers tea and coffee making facilities, a dining area and heating.

Room Amenities

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Clothes rack
  • Adapter
  • Socket near the bed
  • Trash cans
  • Non-feather pillow

Bathroom

  • Toothbrush
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Hairdryer
  • Body soap
  • Slippers
  • Toilet

Media and technology

  • TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Services and extras

  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Key card access

Outdoor and view

  • View
  • City view

Accessibility

  • Entire accommodation is on the ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hostel facilities

  • Privacy curtain

Safety and security

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

Physical distancing

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Cleaning and disinfection

  • Hand sanitiser
Choose your dates to check prices and availability.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 × Bunk bed
Maximum guests22 guestsFloor area15 m²

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 guests · 15 m² · Bunk bed

Twin Room with Private Bathroom - Olive Hostel Dongdaemun, Seoul
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Key information

Beds
  1. 2 × Bunk bed
Maximum guests
2
Area
15 m²
Bedrooms
1
Private bathroom
✓
Air conditioning
✓

This air-conditioned room with city views comes with a private bathroom with a shower, slippers and a hair dryer. The room also offers tea and coffee making facilities, a dining area and heating.

Room Amenities

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Adapter
  • Heating
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Trash cans
  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Toothbrush
  • Conditioner
  • Shower
  • Body soap

Media and technology

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave

Services and extras

  • Key card access
  • Towels
  • Linen

Outdoor and view

  • View
  • City view

Accessibility

  • Entire accommodation is on the ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hostel facilities

  • Privacy curtain

Safety and security

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarm

Physical distancing

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Cleaning and disinfection

  • Hand sanitiser
Choose your dates to check prices and availability.

Budget Triple Room

Single bed, Double bed
Maximum guests33 guestsFloor area25 m²

Budget Triple Room

3 guests · 25 m² · Single bed, Double bed

Budget Triple Room - Olive Hostel Dongdaemun, Seoul
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Key information

Beds
  1. Single bed, Double bed
Maximum guests
3
Area
25 m²
Bedrooms
1
Private bathroom
✓
Air conditioning
✓

This air-conditioned room with city views offers a private bathroom with a shower, slippers and a hair dryer. It also has tea and coffee making facilities, a dining area and heating.

Room Amenities

  • Non-feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Adapter
  • Clothes rack
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Media and technology

  • TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenware
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Dining table
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Services and extras

  • Towels
  • Key card access
  • Linen

Outdoor and view

  • City view
  • View

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire accommodation is on the ground floor

Hostel facilities

  • Privacy curtain

Safety and security

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarm

Physical distancing

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Cleaning and disinfection

  • Hand sanitiser
Choose your dates to check prices and availability.

What they all have

  • Private bathroom
  • air conditioning
  • towels
  • hairdryer
  • refrigerator

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Olive Hostel Dongdaemun - amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

House Rules

Stay times

Check-infrom
Check-outuntil

Children

Children are allowed to stay.

Internet

Guests have access to free Wi-Fi.

Children and extra beds

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.
Languages
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese
Contact methods
☎ telephone
@ E-mail
License number:
  • 제2016-00019호

Guest reviews

Read reviews of the hostel Olive Hostel Dongdaemun or add your own.

8.4
Booking.com score Reviews: 531

Reviews on sleephotelsseoul.com

Alina

Stay: 02 - 2026

9/10

Everything was wonderful. The location was perfect for transportation, shopping, and food, with a BHC fried chicken restaurant just one minute away. The friendly staff shared useful information within seconds through KAKAO TALK or LINE, and there was a separate self-laundry area.

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Olive Hostel Dongdaemun - price comparison

Seoul: see how the price compares with similar stays.

How does this property’s price compare?

Compared group: 324 properties without a specified quality level.

This property
~US$75per night for 2 adults
Typical group price
~US$74per night for 2 adults

Close to the typical price for this group.

Similar quality with a 24-hour front desk and with family rooms

Compared group: 34 properties without a specified quality level.

This property
~US$75per night for 2 adults
Typical group price
~US$87per night for 2 adults

About 14% below the typical price for this group.

Stays with a 24-hour front desk

What can you find at a similar price?

This property: ~US$75. The comparison includes different property types and quality levels.

~US$64 - ~US$86within ±15% of this property’s price

  • Properties compared90
  • Rated higher than this property19
  • With a pool0
  • With breakfast1
Highest rating in the compared groupOriginal Backpackers
~US$76 9.7 / 10

Seoul: approximate prices per night for 2 adults. Select dates to check the price and availability.

How we compare prices

Typical price: half of the compared prices are lower and half are higher. Prices may be for different stay dates. We compare properties on this city’s list in the same currency. In large cities, we select the most reviewed properties.

The amenities comparison uses one or two selected shared features, rather than the full list of amenities.

We compare ratings for properties with at least 50 reviews. We count amenities when they are listed in the data.

Price range of the similar-quality group: ~US$22 - ~US$513

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