Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Seoul with a coffee shop/cafe

Photo gallery for Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Exterior
Cafe
Sports facility
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
334 Toegye-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 04614
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Stay Single

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Stay 201

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Persons)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Persons)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Stay Bunk

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Seoul

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel puts you in the heart of Seoul, connected to a railway/underground station and within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and express check-in. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Jung-gu hostel include Myeongdong Street and Gwangjang Market.

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 4 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 6 min walk
  • Gwangjang Market - 15 min walk
  • Myeongdong Street - 2 min drive
  • N Seoul Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 11 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪광희약국 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪projec.D - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jean Frigo 장프리고 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪현경 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The PIOLA - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Central hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Seoul with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel offers 54 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 카페 쏘리낫쏘리 SORRY NOT SORRY

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (211 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: KRW 10000

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mangrove Dongdaemun
Mangrove Dongdaemun Hostel
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel Seoul
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel on 25 Feb 2025 start from NZ$148.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

No, Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chi Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time to do self check in/ check out in the hotel...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paggie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely recommend to friends if they are visiting Seoul! Such a nice hostel that has everything you need, even the laundry is free!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KA FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地點方便,很近地鐵站。機場巴士也在附近,進出機場都方便。附近亦有便利店。清潔也不錯,下次可以再入住。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yau Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked it.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken, sapporo-shi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
良かったが、シャワーの位置がおかしいw
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
チェックインも不安でしたが簡単でした 駅からも近くて便利でした
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
どこに行くにも便利で凄く過ごしやすかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

sayuri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Chun

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間使用電子鎖,適合獨旅的女生。另外,距離東大門很近,門口有機場巴士,交通非常便利,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

ERI

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JINHEE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yumiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
セルフチェックインがなぜかエラーが出て大変でしたが、スタッフの方が一所懸命対応してくださいました。 遅い時間のチェックインだったので、すぐ部屋に入れず苦労しましたが、親身になってくれたスタッフの方には感謝です
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

2626

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインからアウトまでほぼセルフなので戸惑うところもありましたが、清潔で立地はとても良いホテルでした。ホテルというより長期滞在向けのゲストハウス…?施設は充実していました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

IMAI

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とにかくシンプルで過ごしやすい。ラグジュアリーに過ごしたい方には向きませんが、出歩いている時間の長い私には充分でした。 一人旅にもぴったりです。 廊下のウォーターサーバーもすごく助かりました。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ひとり旅に最高です!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

IZUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
長期滞在向き
セルフチェックイン、チェックアウトでフロントデスクに人がいる時間が限られているため、通常の時間に到着することをお勧めします。総合的にはシンプルで、とても綺麗、ランドリーやジムもあり、長期滞在にも適していてリピートしています。
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

taku

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024