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# J5 Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel in Seoul, 10-minute walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, J5 Hostel Dongdaemun has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

7.2

Good

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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## About the area

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, J5 Hostel Dongdaemun is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Seoul Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Seoul travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul.dx178308)

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30-8 Jong-ro 35-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 03126

### What's nearby

- ![Cheonggyecheon which includes a high-rise building, night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159314/27957fe6-c30f-4bad-8915-d902db2ca80e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cheonggyecheon  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![come here for some mouthwatering Korean street food...all under one big roof!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/7c932c08-6438-43f8-9ab9-2fbdf523e9dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Gwangjang Market  
6 min walk \- 0.6 km
- ![Dongdaemun Shopping Complex in Seoul, South Korea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977231260/96f4e444-a6b5-486d-ad6a-613b259415d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dongdaemun Market Mall  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring a sunset, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563843887/e0d1b73f-7838-4d97-bbe3-f26eac18984b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dongdaemun Design Plaza  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- ![Dongdaemun Market featuring night scenes, markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080017/dc1543a2-894f-4636-bdd7-977d929eab4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park  
10 min walk \- 0.8 km

### Getting around

- Jongno 5-ga Station  
6 min walk
- Seoul Station  
14 min drive
- Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP)  
57 min drive

### Restaurants

- 백제정육점  
1 min walk
- 포온즈데이 커피 로스터스  
2 min walk
- 불타는 곱창  
1 min walk
- 방아다리감자국  
1 min walk
- 제주바다  
1 min walk

## About this property

### J5 Hostel Dongdaemun

Hostel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Near Dongdaemun Market Mall, J5 Hostel Dongdaemun provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

Room features

All guestrooms at J5 Hostel Dongdaemun boast comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 

Extra conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
- LCD TVs with digital channels
- Heated floors and desks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Family friendly

- Soundproofed rooms

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk

### Accessibility

- No elevator

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Heated bathroom floor
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- LCD TV with digital channels

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heated floor
- Soundproofed rooms

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### 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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

### Property is also known as

J5 Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul

J5 Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

J5 Hostel Dongdaemun Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

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## Reviews

7.2

### Good

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