[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Core Albergue - Hostel Hostel in Seoul ![Standard Single Room, Women only (Contact hotel for check-in process) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/26d33d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/d334a1ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/1f6aed7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/7dea0773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking (Contact hotel for check-in process)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/5104af5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Core Albergue - Hostel places guests near N Seoul Tower. Enjoy in-room WiFi and local cuisine at breakfast. The lobby is ideal for coffee or tea breaks. Barbecue grills and helpful concierge services enhance the stay experience. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Kitchen - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 20 - Oct. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 21 - Oct. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=36914847&PinnedHotelID=36914847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking (Contact hotel for check-in process)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/176ae1f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking (Contact hotel for check-in process) ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Premium bedding 2 bathrooms Microwave Rice cooker - Sleeps 1 - 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds ![Comfort Twin Room, Women only (Contact hotel for check-in process)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/d303e21f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room, Women only (Contact hotel for check-in process) ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Select Comfort bed Premium bedding - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36914900/36914847/20995fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Women only (Contact hotel for check-in process) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Select Comfort bed Premium bedding - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (GMP) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪롯데리아 (Lotteria) - ‬2 min walk - ‪청록미나리식당 - ‬2 min walk - ‪박가네 부대찌개 - ‬2 min walk - ‪사이공리 - ‬2 min walk - ‪스파게티 스토리 - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### The Core Albergue - Hostel Hostel near N Seoul Tower You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Core Albergue - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services - Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and barbecue grills - An elevator Room features All guestrooms at The Core Albergue - Hostel offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. 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In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Shared microwave ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Heated floor - Heating - Soundproofed rooms - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Private entrance, smart lock ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: KRW 50000.0 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately KRW 5500 for adults and KRW 5500 for children - Housekeeping fee: KRW 10000 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as The Core Albergue Seoul The Core Albergue Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Core Albergue Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul The Core Albergue Hostel Seoul The Core Albergue - Hostel Seoul The Core Albergue - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Core Albergue - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Core Albergue - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Core Albergue - Hostel? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Core Albergue - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Core Albergue - Hostel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Core Albergue - Hostel located? > Located in Dongjak-gu, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Noryangjin Fish Market and Chung-Ang University. Yeouido Hangang Park and Yeouido Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Noryangjin Station is only a 3-minute walk and Nodeul Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Core Albergue - Hostel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Takayuki Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the owner was very kind !! i found good hostel ##### Takayuki Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Love the fact that it’s close to Yeuido Hangang park. Also, it was 1/2 hour from every where I wanted to go. ##### Patricia Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Motoko Sep 21, 2025 ##### Motoko Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JUNICHI Dec 30, 2023 ##### JUNICHI Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amarjavkhlan Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities goo ##### amarjavkhlan Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 学生さん向けかな 学生寮形式なので、部屋に鍵はありません。 貴重品は鍵付きのロッカーに保管することになります。私の滞在中は他の利用者がいなかったため特に不便を感じることはありませんでしたが、保安が気になる場合もあるかとは思います。 特筆すべきは管理人さんですね。朝早いチェックアウトにも親切に対応していただきました。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 찾아가는길이 어려웠는데 사전에 연락해주셔서 잘 찾아갔습니다. 급하게 잡은건데 잠만자는거면 무난해요. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimin Jan 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 난방 잘 되고 침구 화장실 모두 청결했어요 사진 그대로에요 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43D1549B705E92059C824D69483F64B9C3F038CB1579439987182.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jimin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 7, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### seungmin Nov 26, 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### seungmin Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 1, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 좋아요!! 벽 두드려보면 아는데 벽이 방음이 잘되게 지어져서 좋았어요. 며칠 더 오래 머물러도 좋을 숙소라고 생각합니다. 여기 오기전엔 숙소가 무서울까봐 걱정했는데 사장님이 건물에 계시고 친절하시고 안전한 편이라 무섭지 않았어요. 위치도 좋아요. 가까운 곳에 식당, 편의점도 있고 교통도 좋아요. 다음에도 올 일있으면 여기 이용하고 싶어요. 추천합니다! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 夜中の12時に到着したにも関わらず、とても親切にしていただきました。周辺の地図や、施設の案内などもしてくださりありがたかったです。 駅から徒歩5分で、学生街でもあるので夜まで人がたくさんいます。ご飯屋さんも多くて困りませんでした。 次回もソウルに行く時は使わせていただきたいです。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Sep 15, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 나홀로 하루 밤 지내기는 좋습니다 샤워실 좋구요 티비에 와이파이까지 잘 되어 있습니다 밥을 해먹을 분들을 위해 주방도구를 사장님이 구비해 두셨구요 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 추천합니다 체크인이 늦어졌음에도 불구하고 친절히 응대해 주셔서 감사했습니다. 숙박비가 굉장히 저렴했기 때문에 별 기대를 안하고 있었는데, 생각보다 쾌적하고 아늑하여 편안히 지내다 갈 수 있었습니다. 한사람당 수건도 두개나 준비해 주셔서 좋았습니다. 메세지를 통해 혹시 불편사항이 없는지 꼼꼼히 체크해주시고 챙겨주셨습니다. 욕실에 샴푸와 컨디셔너, 바디워시가 구비되어 있지만 개인적으로 챙겨가는것을 추천합니다. 걸어서 오분도 안되는 거리에 편의점이 있어 편리했습니다. 노량진에서 가성비 좋은 숙소를 찾고 있다면 추천합니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019