Hostel Tommy

3-star · Seoul, South Korea

9.3Superb66 guest reviews · #66 of 346 in Seoul

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Price
$58 a nightabout 31% less than other 3-star hotels in Seoul.
Where
2.2 km from the centreMetro: Jongno 3-ga (0.5 km)

Keep in mind: Compact rooms.

What guests say

Guests loveFantastic location · Warm hospitality · Clean private rooms

Keep in mindCompact rooms

Best forsolo travelers · sightseers

Blocks from Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeokgung — fifteen minutes to Gwangjang market, thirty to Insadong and Gyeongbokgung — Hostel Tommy is a clean, friendly Seoul base near the subway and Ikseondong, with a cute lobby, a rooftop and a fun self-serve breakfast. Private rooms carry TV, fridge and working AC, and staff are hospitality standouts, carrying suitcases down the stairs unasked.

Rooms
Clean compact rooms with TV and fridge.
Service
Amazing staff; suitcases carried unasked.
Location
Near subway, Ikseondong and the palaces.
Food
A fun self-serve breakfast.
Facilities
Cute lobby and a rooftop.

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Before you book

Check-in / out
Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 11:00
Children
Children aged 1 and above are welcome at this hotel

Location

66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03134, South Korea

  • Bukchon Hanok Villageabout 16 min on foot
  • Gyeongbokgungabout 22 min on foot
  • Myeongdongabout 24 min on foot
  • Dongdaemun Design Plazaabout 29 min on foot

Airport: Gimpo Intl. Airport (17 km) · Train Station: Seoul Station (3.1 km) · Metro: Jongno 3-ga (0.5 km)

2.2 km from the centre of Seoul

How it compares

Hostel Tommy ranks #66 of 346 hotels Staylist lists in Seoul and #9 of 97 3-star hotels there. At about $58 a night it costs less than most 3-star hotels in Seoul, which are typically $84. The closest listed alternative is ONU Stay Ikseon, 100 m away (score 9.5).

About the hotel

Hotel class
★★★ 3-star
Opened
2013
Renovated
2020

Amenities

  • Coworking spaces
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Lobby bar
  • Parking
  • Laundry room
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Taxi booking service

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Hostel Tommy?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Is there parking at Hostel Tommy?

Yes: parking.

What wellness facilities does Hostel Tommy have?

Coworking spaces.

How far is Hostel Tommy from the airport?

The nearest airport is Gimpo Intl. Airport, about 17 km away.

How far is Hostel Tommy from the centre of Seoul?

About 2.2 km.

Is Hostel Tommy suitable for children?

Children aged 1 and above are welcome at this hotel.

from $58 / night

Hotel information updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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