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Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Dining
Free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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28-7, Changsin-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-540
  • Place, Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Seoul

At Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Jongno-gu hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Myeongdong Street and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station - 7 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 14 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪동대문 설렁탕 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪원보양꼬치 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪빠뜨로 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Hang - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

This Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul

Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Hotel

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Seoul

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is served at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

No, Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Furuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente y acogedor lugar!muy practico y cómodo, con excelente ubicación y el anfitrión da muy buenos tips del pais
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hospitality & superb service. Feel like our own home there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hui Son Maria

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

Home away from home

We get around easily being located near subway and shopping area too. The manager in charge was very helpful and informative. The room is sizeable for 2z what I like most is each room have its own toilet.. it gives you a cosy feeling of a home away from home feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

AIK SIONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Friendly staff and cosy place

I had a pleasant stay at the hostel. The staff are very nice and helpful too! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Great value for the price.

A great value for the price. If you're a single traveler on a budget like I was, you can't go wrong with Hostel Vanilla. I was especially happy for the laundry service and extra soap bars. The surrounding neighborhood (Dongdaemun station) doesn't have much for tourists in my opinion, but with Seoul's excellent public transportation it's not a big deal. It's also very close to Cheonggyecheon, which was great for running early in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay!

Vanilla was a great place in a great location. It was very clean and had good items fro breakfast. The staff was SUPER helpful. They would go out of their way to research information for you. Laundry service was terrific too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home sweet home

Perfect, good location, clean room, friendly reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gwo-Jong

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

A very friendly and comfortable place to stay

This place is wonderful. The owners are so kind and willing to help us. We were so happy when we stayed there. I definitely will recommend this hostel to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Amazed by the excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location! Great service!

Hostel located very near to Dongdaemun Station with many local food stores around it. Soo and Illir were very friendly and provide excellent service throughout our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Canice, Malaysia

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

Nice hostel with great location, near to subway

I've been to Seoul for few times and this is the first time with free and easy. Vanilla 1's location is very strategic and near to Dongdaemun subway station ( around 3mins walk from exit 1). We enjoy very much staying at Vanilla, and the host, Su and her husband are very nice and willing to assist us for everything during our stay, we appreciate very very much. Definitely will choose to stay again for the next trip to Seoul. Oh yea, their offer very very nice breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

SUET CHING

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

convenient, economical and neat hostel.

excellent, nice owner and staff with great hospitality, very helpful and pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and Warm Stay

Have stayed for 3 nights and was happy with it. The location is perfect just less than 5 mins walk from subway, restaurant, convenience stores are nearby. The room is clean and nice, the bed is comfy. Snack and drinks are provided all day. The owner (Soo and Illia) are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely stay with Hostel Vanilla again next time.

8/10 Good

Annie, St. Louis

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

A great little hostel for solo travelers

This is a great little hostel. Wonderful value for single travelers if you are looking for a room with a private bathroom. Very clean. Check-in was easy. Only a 5-minute walk to subway lines 1 (direct to Seoul Station) and 5 (one transfer to the Express Bus Terminal). Within walking distance to Dongdaemun market, the Changsin toy market, DOOTA, etc. Only downsides: the walls are very thin - though with so few rooms, it's wasn't a big problem. And I had a little difficulty finding the place initially. I told them I would be arriving between 1:30-2:30, but when I tried to call to get directions around 2:45, my call didn't go through. I was informed when I finally did arrive, that the person didn't take calls before 3.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Feel like home

I was very happy staying in hostel vanila one. Soo is very helpful and kind. She took good care of me. The room is clean and I love the decoration there. Feels like a girly room. The location of the hostel is great. The subway train is about 5 min to hostel only. I will definitely stay here again next time.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Hong Kong

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

Great location and only mins away from Dongdaemum!

The V1 is a cozy and lovely place, 3 mins walk from the underground station Dongdaemum! Surrounded by great variety of restaurants, with my fav fried chicken and beer to offer! The host is absolutely wonderful, I got ill on my 3rd day of stay, they helped to check medicine we got from a local pharmacy and made me a warm honey drink, this is really helpful especially in Seoul I knew how difficult to get English speaking local to help during emergency.

10/10 Excellent

serein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, rooms are nicely decorated and homely. The owners are welcoming and accommodating. Facilities are well provided and maintained.The location is near dongdaemung subway but a bit hidden, still it is accessible and definitely worth your consideration.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020