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title: "Hostel HARU, Seoul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostel HARU in Seoul: rated 9.3 by guests, 1.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★
# Hostel HARU

Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, South Korea

9.3 ·  Exceptional 1,468 reviews ·  #47 #47 of 1,496 in Seoul ·  9.4 Location score
## About Hostel HARU

Hostel HARU is a hostel in Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, South Korea. It holds a 1.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 1,468 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Seoul. The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 17 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 65

10F 43-8, Gwancheol-dong, Jongro-gu

## How Hostel HARU scores

Better rated than 98% of hotels in Seoul

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Seoul average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">종각역</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">120 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   공평도시유적전시관270 m
-   SK텔레콤 티움280 m
-   Gongpyeong Historic Sites Museum320 m
-   Gyeonbuk Palace320 m
-   용인 에버랜드360 m
-   Art Center Nabi370 m

## Hostel HARU: in detail

Hostel HARU offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Hostel HARU due to the hostel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Hostel HARU is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests at the hostel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms. Immerse yourself in the executive lounge, where exceptional amenities and lavish surroundings await you.

### Compare

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## Questions about Hostel HARU

### How do guests rate Hostel HARU?

Hostel HARU has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 1,468 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Seoul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel HARU?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Hostel HARU from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 17 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hostel HARU have?

Hostel HARU has 14 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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