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Hostel Tommy

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Enjoy al fresco dining and social gatherings on this spacious outdoor terrace with a dining table and comfortable seating.
Stylish building with shops and restaurants on the ground floor.
Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, bedside table, and desk for a comfortable stay.
Equipped with a stove, kettle, and refrigerator, this kitchen offers a functional space for meal preparation.
Stroll through the city streets, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling metropolis.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, highchair

Mini Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room for 6 people

Family Room for 6 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2. Deluxe Double Room

2. Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4. Triple Room

4. Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 170 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, highchair

1. Mini Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6. Family Room for 5 people

6. Family Room for 5 people

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Fridge, microwave, highchair

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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5. Family Room for 4 people

5. Family Room for 4 people

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

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66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-360

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gwanghwamun - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪익선우즈 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪한국전통음식연구소 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪라미스콘 익선점 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪살롱순라 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪잘빠진메밀 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Tommy

Family-friendly hostel remodeled in 2021 and located near Gwangjang Market
Located close to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hostel Tommy provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Tommy feature comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and musical instruments
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Heated floors, communal kitchens, and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - February 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Yellow Brick2
Tommy Seoul
Yellow Brick2 Hostel Seoul
Yellow Brick2 Seoul
Yellow Brick Hostel 2 Seoul
Hostel Tommy Seoul
Yellow Brick 2 Seoul
Yellow Brick 2
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Tommy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Tommy?

As of Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Tommy on Jul 29, 2025 start from CA $49.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hostel Tommy?

Hostel Tommy doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Tommy?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostel Tommy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Tommy located?

This family-friendly Seoul hostel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Jongno 3-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

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Hostel Tommy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short trip! We had a good time exploring the area with our feet. Helpful staff:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at Hostel Tommy

Fantastic location, very clean, great to have a kitchen to prepare own food, lovely roof terrace, great value especially as a basic breakfast is included.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel Tommy was perfect for our stay in Seoul. Ideally located in a cool neighbourhood close to subway station. Easy to walk around and there is everything you need nearby. We loved that we could cook our own meal and the free breakfast was lovely. Tommy is so nice and helpful and all the staff is very friendly. The hostel is super clean and is an excellent value overall. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to shopping, food outlets and attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money! Affordable hostel, very kind staff, clean and centrally located in the city. It's close to Bukchon Hanok Village and the palaces. Breakfast is included. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Tommy, for this wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Work

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, quite, location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cozy and pleasant stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location short walk to station, walking distance to restaurants. Clean hostel, breakfast was basic and good. Tommy and his staff always happy to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good service. clean room and bathroom. tommy and staff was so friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HsuanYi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in Seoul, it was my second time to visited Hostel Tommy, i will definitely choose here for my future travels. Nice and clean room, friendly staffs and best location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was very ideally located for visiting many places, including Jongmyo shrine and Insa-dong. It is also fairly close to the Jongno 3-ga subway station, so transportation is easy. The rooms were very clean, and I enjoyed having a private bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super welcoming and helpful and there was breakfast out every day the location was good as its only about 2 minute walk from the subway station.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in a great area. The beds were comfortable and the rooms quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place was clean and welcoming. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly friendly, kind, and helpful. Room was small but very clean and exactly as advertised. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Tommy was wonderful and the rest of the staff was very kind. The AC and shower could use an update but other than that everything was perfect. We will definitely stay again if we are back in seoul
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, excellent location, great breakfast, tommy is v friendly and helpful. Very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tommy and his staff are amazing hosts, super friendly and helpful! The property is in a great location, clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pok Him

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very spacious, clean, and close to palaces. And late at night there are many restaurants around open
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warintorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is really great, walkable from the stations and famous attractions such as palaces. There are also convenient stores nearby, and one is right next to the hotel. Tommy and staff are really kind and helpful. The room was also warm and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Central Location

Nice hostel close to several of the palaces and popular locations. Near metro, so easy to get to other places. I had a small single room which was adequate, except it was difficult to use the shower. Room amenities were fine, bed was comfortable, pillow was great, room was heated and window could be opened for (very) fresh air (6C). Good, adequately kitted out common area. Free breakfast limited to cocpops, cornflakes, bread, condiments, juice, tea (no black tea) and coffee. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My only suggestion is that when someone turns up early that they give some priority to getting their room ready first, especially when it is a cold and wet day outside. I knew and understood that their checkin time was 4pm, however a little bit of consideration for those arriving early would have made this place perfect (I actually didn’t get my room until shortly after 4pm).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Want to visit again :)

Tommy and Nicholas were so friendly and made us feel so welcome! They went out of their way to be helpful and gave us loads of good tips for our trip. In fact we tried to book again on our way back but it was booked out. Highly recommended, really great location to walk around, eat and enjoy Seoul! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tommy was so hospitable and welcomed me with great service. He even offered a scarf and heat pack for the cold weather. I would definitely recommend this hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very nice & very helpful even though , except the CEO, others were not fluent in English. Our flight arrived late and we reached Hostel Tommy at 1 am. Had no toruble with self check-in. It is quiet a place, just a 5-6 minutes walk from Jongno 3-ga subway station and 15 - 20 minutes walking distance to palaces. There is a 7-11 on ground floor of this building several eating places near the subway station. Breakfast is simple cereals & toast . But you can use the microwave and dining / common area throught the day. The only discordant note was about room cleaning. It was mentioned that it would be done every third day. We stayed for four days. Our room was not cleaned. Since we could get fresh towels from reception ( and leave the old ones there) it was not a big deal for us. But would have been nice. We do look forward to staying here on our future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025