| straightforward mixed-sex and female-only dorms featuring bunk beds provide free wi-fi, air conditioning and shared bathrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. private rooms have flat-screen tvs, minifridges and en suite facilities. breakfast is complimentary. a 5-minute walk from a metro station, this unpretentious hostel close to shops and cafes is also a 27-minute bus trip from guided tours of gyeongbokgung palace and a 29-minute bus ride from the observation platform at n seoul tower. there's also a shared kitchen and guest laundry facilities
Incheon International Airport 1 hr 12
Changdeokgung (42 min)
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Yeouido (29 min)
Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Bukchon Hanok Village (36 min)
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Jongmyo Shrine (33 min)
Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Gyeongbokgung Palace (37 min)
Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Namsan (38 min)
Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Sungnyemun Gate (30 min)
Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Namdaemun Market (31 min)
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Deoksugung (16 min)
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Myeong-dong (33 min)
Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. N Seoul Tower (46 min)
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. The National Folk Museum of Korea (35 min)
National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Cheonggyecheon (20 min)
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Gwanghwamun Gate (33 min)
Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (22 min)
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. | 
