Female-Only Hotels in Seoul
Staylist lists 27 female-only hotels and floors in Seoul, most of them in Jung-gu and Mapo-gu. These places admit women only, which many solo travellers find more relaxed. Check whether it is the whole hotel or one floor, and what the shared facilities are.
The typical one costs about $23 a night, against $81 for a typical hotel in Seoul. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location.
More about female-only hotels in Seoul
Female-only hotels in Seoul: 27 female-only and women-only hotels, capsules and hostels, and hotels with a women-only floor or rooms, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Jung-gu (7) and Mapo-gu (5). The typical one costs about $23 a night, most between $14 and $26, against $81 for a typical hotel in Seoul. Top-rated: Garosugil Homestay - Female Only, rated 10.0 from 60 guest reviews.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 3 side by side- Best overallGarosugil Homestay - Female Only
- Runner-upLazy Cube$28 a night
- Also top-ratedAnother House Dongdaemun (Women Only)$18 a night
Best overall: Garosugil Homestay - Female Only (guest rating 10.0 from 60 reviews). Runner-up: Lazy Cube (guest rating 9.5 from 94 reviews, about $28 a night). Also top-rated: Another House Dongdaemun (Women Only) (guest rating 9.4 from 135 reviews, about $18 a night).
Best female-only hotels in Seoul
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
Lazy Cube
Bed in Single Capsule Bed (Female Only)
from $28 / night
- 2
Another House Dongdaemun (Women Only)
Single Room (Female Only)
from $18 / night
- 3
Philstay Myeongdong Station
Shared Dormitory, Women Only
from $37 / night
- 4
Half rest hostel Jongno Insa
Both our 4-bed and 8-bed dormitories are strictly female-only.
from $39 / night
- 5
OstelloMaree
Bed in Standard Single Room (Female Only)
from $24 / night
- 6
Seoul Cube Jongro
Capsule Room （Female）
from $28 / night
- 7
Hostel Tommy
6-Bed Dormitory--Female Only
from $58 / night
- 8
Boro hanok hostel in myeongdong
Bed in Female Only Dormitory/11B (Female Only)(Women Only)
from $30 / night
- 9
Hostel K wave only Female Hongdae
4 Dorm Room (Female Only)
from $24 / night
- 10
G Guesthouse Itaewon in Seoul
Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
from $23 / night
- 11
from $14 / night
- 12
The Cube Hotel
Bed In Bunk Bed In Female Dormitory Room
from $24 / night
- 13
Cube Guesthouse
6 Bed Female Dorm
from $14 / night
- 14
Step Inn Myeongdong 1
Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory with No Window
from $21 / night
- 15
Hostel Fellaz
6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
from $21 / night
- 16
Philstay Myeongdong Boutique Female
Bed in 8 Beds Female Dormitory
from $20 / night
- 17
L·Young Capsule Hotel-Myeongdong
Female Capsule Bed (Women Only,Street View)
from $24 / night
- 18
Mia Hue
The owner is a very kind and friendly women. Room was clean.
from $26 / night
- 19
Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only
Bed In Bunk Female Quadruple Dormitory Room
from $10 / night
- 20
24 Guesthouse Seoul City Hall
Bed In 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room
from $23 / night
- 21
Mamas & Papas Hongdae Guesthouse and Apartments, Seoul #2
Hongdae Private Room (Only Women) (Female Only)
from $13 / night
- 22
Mamas & Papas Hongdae Guesthouse and Apartments, Seoul
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
from $10 / night
- 23
- 24
Bias K-girl Guesthouse - Women only
This is a women-only accommodation, which brings users a strong sense of security, eliminating potential safety concerns
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By area
- Jung-gu (7): Philstay Myeongdong Station, Boro hanok hostel in myeongdong, The Cube Hotel
- Mapo-gu (5): Lazy Cube, Bias K-girl Guesthouse - Women only, Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae Foreigner Only
- Jongno-gu (5): Another House Dongdaemun (Women Only), Half rest hostel Jongno Insa, Seoul Cube Jongro
- Yongsan-gu (4): G Guesthouse Itaewon in Seoul, Cube Guesthouse, Seoul Cube Itaewon
- Gangnam-gu (2): Garosugil Homestay - Female Only, YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
- Seodaemun-gu (2): Hostel K wave only Female Hongdae, Philstay Ehwa Boutique - Female Only
What guests say about female-only hotels in Seoul
We counted the pros and cons in the Staylist AI overviews of guest reviews for 9 of these hotels. Guests most often praise the location (6 of 9) and cleanliness (5 of 9). The most common complaints are about noise (3) and small rooms (2). Tip: Light sleepers should ask for a high floor away from the street, or pack earplugs.
Questions about female-only hotels in Seoul
How much does a female-only hotel in Seoul cost?
Typically about $23 a night; most of the 23 with a previously observed price cost $14 to $26. For comparison, the typical hotel in Seoul is about $81. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked female-only hotels in Seoul?
On Staylist World: Garosugil Homestay - Female Only (guest rating 10.0 from 60 reviews), Lazy Cube (guest rating 9.5 from 94 reviews), Another House Dongdaemun (Women Only) (guest rating 9.4 from 135 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Where are most female-only hotels in Seoul?
Jung-gu (7), Mapo-gu (5), Jongno-gu (5), Yongsan-gu (4), and more.
Are there female-only hotels in Seoul?
Yes. Staylist World lists 27, including 5 with a capsule, 16 with a hostel or dorm. Each hotel shows the booking site's own wording that makes it women-only.
Which capsule hotels in Seoul are female-only?
The top-ranked on Staylist World: Lazy Cube (about $28 a night), Seoul Cube Jongro (about $28 a night), Takt_Jongno (Female Only Capsule Hotel) (about $14 a night), Seoul Cube Itaewon. 5 in all are listed above. Some are women-only throughout; others have a women-only capsule floor or area.
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A hotel is included when the hotel lists it or guests mention it; each hotel says which. Facilities, views and access can change, so check with the hotel. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.