Itaewon G Guest House

Top choice in Itaewon & Yongsan-gu


Run by the welcoming and convivial Shrek Lee, this hostel is easily the best budget digs in Itaewon. Fourteen dorms and four twins are stacked in a converted block at the end of the lane that houses trendy nightclub Soap. It's a good place to meet other travellers, either in the downstairs kitchen or chilling on the rooftop.

Other perks include free laundry, filter coffee and bikes for the nearby Han River cycling path. Also offers halal kitchen utensils and a prayer room for Muslim guests – a nod to the mosque down the road. Book directly with the hostel and it promises a 10% to 15% discount.


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