Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel – Family Hotel in Seoul | From 53$/Night

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About the Hotel

16, Jong-Ro 36Ga-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 04058

“The hostel's location made exploring Seoul's vibrant attractions incredibly convenient!”view full review

Rooms with city views

Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel offers triple, double, family, and twin rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and slippers. Rooms include air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private entrance. Some rooms provide city views. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Nearby landmarks

The hostel is 300 meters from Jongno 5-ga and 4 km from central Seoul. Nearby attractions include Gwangjang Traditional Market (0.3 km), Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum (1 km), Cheonggyecheon Stream (1.5 km), Changdeokgung (1.5 km), Myeongdong Shopping Street (2 km), Bukchon Hanok Village (2 km), Gyeongbokgung Palace (2.5 km), and N Seoul Tower (2.5 km).

Guest services

The hostel has a lift, full-day security, and luggage storage. Free WiFi is available in all units.

Room types

The triple room has 2 beds, the double room has 1 bed, the family room has 2 beds, and the twin room has 2 beds. All rooms include the same amenities.

Transport and access

Gimpo Airport is 25 km away. Public transport options are available for easy access to Seoul's main attractions.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

120 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room

Max:

2 persons

140 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

110 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Seoul 1.4 mi

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 12.9 mi

Train

Seoul Station 2.2 mi

Yeongdeungpo Station 6.6 mi

Underground

Jongno 5(o)-ga1000 ft

Dongdaemun2000 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Comfortable Sleeping Experience

“I thoroughly enjoyed the bedding provided, as it was Western style with sheets and quilts, making it quite comfortable. The hard, Korean-style beds still offered a bit of give, ensuring that I slept well each night.” view full review

Spacious and Functional Bathroom

“I appreciated the size of the bathroom, which was a wet room common in Korea. It was spacious enough for a hostel, and the inclusion of bathroom slippers was a nice touch that added to the comfort.” view full review

Well-Designed Room Setup

“The room featured inside shutters that provided darkness in the morning, allowing me to sleep in without being disturbed by sunlight. Additionally, the hot and cold water dispenser on each floor was a convenient amenity that I enjoyed.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Services

Paid airport shuttle

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

16, Jong-Ro 36Ga-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 04058

Map view

16, Jong-Ro 36Ga-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 04058

City landmarks

Landmark

Jongmyo Shrine

2900 ft

Mall

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

3900 ft

Landmark

N Seoul Tower

1.6 mi

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

1.6 mi

Palace

Changdeokgung

1.1 mi

Landmark

Myeongdong Shopping Street

1.1 mi

Park

Bukchon Hanok Village

1.4 mi

Museum

Seoul City Wall Museum

3300 ft

Landmark

Namsangol Hanok Village

1.1 mi

Park

Tapgol Park

4000 ft

Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace

4400 ft

Landmark

Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum

4200 ft

Pagoda

Jogyesa

1.3 mi

Museum

Lock Museum

5000 ft

Landmark

Cheonggyecheon Stream

4800 ft

Landmark

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

3400 ft

Church

Myeongdong Cathedral

1.1 mi

Landmark

Bank of Korea Money Museum

1.4 mi

Architectural Building

Seoul City Wall

1.5 mi

Museum

Grevin Seoul

1.4 mi

Landmark

Insa-dong Maru

5200 ft

Museum

Postal Museum of Korea

1.4 mi

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

1.6 mi

Landmark

Statue of Sejong the Great

1.5 mi

Landmark

K-beauty shopping

1.3 mi

Museum

ARARIO MUSEUM in SPACE

5200 ft

Park

Namsan Park

1.4 mi

Mall

apM PLACE

3800 ft

Event hall

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Event Hall

3700 ft

Nearby

Market

Kwangjang Market

400 ft

Restaurants

Sunine Bindaetteok

600 ft

138-9 Jongno 5-ga

Mr. Park's Mung-Bean Pancake

800 ft

Ediya Coffee Dongdaemun

1400 ft

290-2

Susu Bukkumi

600 ft

Remicone

2100 ft

275

Yookssam Naengmyeon Myeongdong 2

2600 ft

Masinneun Sundubu & Gimchijjim

2200 ft

Shilla Famous Bakery

2000 ft

259

Sunhui Ne Mung-Bean Pancake

400 ft

Hollys Coffee

2200 ft

251

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

88%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.2

Location

9.0

Service

9.2

Dining

7.4

John

United States, December 2024

9.0/10

Wonderful week in Seoul! The host's quick responses were amazing, from before we even arrived to our departure. Great location near everything; we even discussed returning!

Rooms

8.0

No specific room details mentioned.

Service

10.0

Host was exceptionally helpful, even with restaurant recommendations.

Location

10.0

Perfect location, walking distance to subway, bus stations, malls and markets.

Dining

9.0

Close to local restaurants and markets, host gave recommendations.

Facilities

7.0

No details on facilities.

Alice

United States, October 2024

9.0/10

Friendly owner, great location near subway and shopping! Laundry facilities were a plus. A bit small for three of us with big luggage, but fine for sleeping and storage.

Rooms

8.0

Small but okay for sleeping, a bit cramped with lots of luggage.

Service

9.0

Accommodating staff and owner; allowed luggage storage.

Location

9.0

Near bus and train stations, convenient for travel.

Dining

7.0

No specific details on dining options.

Facilities

8.0

Laundry facilities available.

Mike

United States, October 2024

10.0/10

Sam was a lifesaver! He helped me with my luggage at 5 am! The hostel is clean, the air conditioning is new, and the airport limousine bus is super close. Plus, everyone was super friendly and communicative.

Rooms

9.0

Clean and comfortable.

Service

10.0

Sam went above and beyond!

Location

10.0

Airport shuttle very near, great location.

Dining

7.0

No mention of dining, but good location for finding food.

Facilities

8.0

Washing machine and dryer available; new air con.

Mark

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

Sleep was amazing! The beds were firm but comfy, the shutters kept the sun out, and the air con was quiet. Room and bathroom were surprisingly spacious. Plus, the owner was super helpful!

Rooms

9.0

Spacious room and bathroom, comfortable bed, great air conditioning and effective shutters for darkness.

Service

8.0

Responsive owner who speaks English.

Location

7.0

Didn't specify, but convenient to transport.

Dining

6.0

No mention of dining at the hostel.

Facilities

7.0

Hot/cold water dispenser, hair dryer, mini fridge (with caveats).

Virginia

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

Great location! Close to everything, the airport shuttle was a breeze, and the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. Good value for the money too!

Rooms

7.0

No details given on the room itself.

Service

9.0

Friendly and helpful owner.

Location

9.0

Central, close to transport and markets.

Dining

8.0

Close to local restaurants and markets.