Hostel Haru

2.0 star property
Central Seoul hostel connected to a shopping centre, a quick walk to Jogyesa Temple
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Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 persons)
Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 persons) | Bathroom
View from room
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
11F,12F 61, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03189
  • Insa-dong
    5 min walk
  • Lotte Department Store
    7 min walk
  • Jogyesa Temple
    9 min walk
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    62 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 persons - A)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 persons)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 persons)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 persons - B)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Seoul

Hostel Haru puts you in the heart of Seoul, connected to a shopping centre and within a 20-minute stroll of Jogyesa Temple and Deoksugung Palace. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, a corner/local shop and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Jongno-gu hostel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Gyeongbokgung Palace and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from N Seoul Tower.

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seoul City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Deoksugung Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Jonggak Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 7 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪보신각 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baan Khun Kwan BKK - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪해물점1978 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pizza Peel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪공평동 꼼장어 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Haru

Central Seoul hostel connected to a shopping centre, a quick walk to Jogyesa Temple
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a corner/local shop are also featured at Hostel Haru.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Hostel Haru offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 140000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Hostel Haru Seoul
Haru Seoul
Hostel Haru Seoul
Hostel Haru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Haru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Haru?

Hostel Haru offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Haru?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Haru?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Haru?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Haru Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hogara

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was in a great location, very close to jong bak station. It was also fairly close to the major tourist attractions of seoul. Unfortunately, i wasnt a fan of the self check in process. You need to enter sets of codes to get into the building, then the floor then the room. This meant having to remember the codes or pull them out everytime. Because of the format of the stay, i actually didn't meant any hotel staff besides the cleaner therefore that whole hospitality feeling went missing for me over here. I also stayed solo here and got a private room(single room.) I found it difficult to speak to other travellers, the social room could have been better, staggering across 2 floors i don't think works well, more social things at the stay would have been nicer. Looking back, i would've tried to find a more socialable hostel instead with actual people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

vien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eun, Alpharetta

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristel Mae Blando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Cheonggyecheon Stream which is a very peaceful place in the bustling city. Many food options outside and close to transport. Property was clean and the fresh towels and bottled water were also very good. Staff are responsive to any enquires when you email them. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hostel and the room has great aircon, mine had a nice view and it’s pretty close to the river. The only draw back is they’re mostly staff-less so you have to do your own check in and email them your passport. They also don’t have secure luggage storage. You just leave it behind an unmanned desk which everyone has access to. There’s also stairs of you’re staying up on the 12th floor with no lift option.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

ERINA

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

I Chen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

I Chen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYERAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M, VA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My bunk bed had its own flatscreen TV. I like that the toilet and shower was separated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
I booked one of their rooms for me, so it really felt like a hotel. Room was cozy and clean. Breakfast is simple but nice (the coffee is actually really good!). Location is easy to get by in the city. Staff at reception was always super helpful. Only two things bothered me: there is no elevator to the 12th floor, so I had to go up the stairs one floor with my rather heavy suitcase; the 12th floor has a small terrace/balcony, and my room was facing that (along with 2 other rooms out of their 5 or 6 rooms in 12th floor), which meant I had to keep the shades down and lights on all the time to have some privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel Haru provides better services and facilities than some hotels I have stayed in. It is an incredibly clean, well maintained property in a brilliant location. As a traveller with big aspirations but a very tight budget, I really couldn't have found somewhere better to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was pretty small for sharing bunk beds but everything else was very convenient and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pricey but good.
It's a little pricey for a hostel. The location is good and room is comfortable. It's not too noisy because they don't have too many rooms and this made my stay relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

JULIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
This is an ideal accommodation for anyone; be it tourists or on business trips. Lots of eateries nearby. Walking distance to public transport and tourist spots.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and nice. Breakfast was good. The extra perks were really a plus point, 1 bottle of drinking was provided everyday, 2 small clean towels were provided daily as well. My only 2 constructive comments would be to thicken/darken the curtains for the beds as the lights could be too glaring for the person next to us if we decide to use it late at night and i don't mind if there's a one or 2 common bathrooms/toilets that we could use other than the private ones that is attached to the room (which i absolutely appreciate) for night owls like me. I came back after 12am a few nights, and it's not so nice to be taking shower and using the hair dryer when everyone was already sleeping, so i end up not taking one, haha.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location, clean hostel with friendly staff
Nice hostel close to transportation, mini stop/gs25/7-11, starbucks, etc. Can pretty much get all kinds of necessities nearby and the Jonggak underground shopping centre is also minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good stay
Staff are helpful, room size is small but tidy and clean. Breakfast time is the highlight for those whom don’t mind to cook for themselves. About 15 mins walk to Mengdong shopping area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Quezon City, Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location because it is in the middle of everything. Safe and secure with multiple security keypads from the ground floor up to our room. Sparkling clean rooms with complete amenities and towels were changed everyday. Basic but more than sufficient breakfast. The ability to self check-in was great and the guidebook provided was super helpful. Will definitely recommend to others and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018