Hostel Haru offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral. Also, Seoul City Hall and Gwanghwamun are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Jonggak Station is 4 minutes and Euljiro 1-ga Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 11 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2016
Terrace
Communal living room
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KRW 140000 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Hostel Haru offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel Haru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel Haru?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel Haru?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hostel Haru.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hostel Haru?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KRW 140000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Haru?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hostel Haru?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (3-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hostel Haru and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Jogyesa Temple (9-min walk) and Deoksugung Palace (14-min walk), along with Gyeongbokgung Palace (1.1 mi) and N Seoul Tower (1.9 mi).
What's the area around Hostel Haru like?
Hostel Haru is in Jongno-gu, a short 4-minute walk from Jonggak Station and 11 minutes' walk from Myeongdong Street.
Hostel Haru Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
nice and clean, near the river
jacqueline
jacqueline, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Jul 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
Hogara
Hogara, 14-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 Jul 2024
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.
Vishal
Vishal, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2024
vien
vien, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Eun
Eun, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Hazel
Hazel, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
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.
Kristel Mae Blando
Kristel Mae Blando, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 May 2024
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.
Krystal
Krystal, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 May 2024
ERINA
ERINA, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
I Chen
I Chen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
I Chen
I Chen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
VALERIE
VALERIE, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2022
HYERAN
HYERAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2019
My bunk bed had its own flatscreen TV. I like that the toilet and shower was separated.
M
M, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2019
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.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2019
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2019
Room was pretty small for sharing bunk beds but everything else was very convenient and clean.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2019
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.
Juliana
Juliana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2019
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.
JULIANA
JULIANA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2018
Verified traveller
6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2018
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.
S
S, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Sep 2018
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