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title: "Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun, Seoul | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★
# Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Changsin 1(il)-dong, Seoul, South Korea

9.5 ·  Exceptional 897 reviews ·  #16 #16 of 1,496 in Seoul ·  8.2 Location score
## About Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun is a hostel in Changsin 1(il)-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 897 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 3.1 km from the centre of Seoul. The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 20 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

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

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 50

581-1 Chansindong, Jong no gu

## How Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun scores

Better rated than 99% of hotels in Seoul

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Seoul average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **89**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **117**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<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="">Dongmyo Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">44 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="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   이움피움 봉제역사관140 m
-   백남준 기념관250 m
-   Seoul City Wall Museum260 m
-   한양도성박물관270 m
-   한양도성길 낙산공원 암문3270 m
-   漢陽都城博物館340 m

## Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun: in detail

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun 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. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Seoul. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun due to the hostel's laundromat ensuring your garments stay fresh. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of 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. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun

### How do guests rate Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 897 reviews, which is better than 99% of rated hotels in Seoul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 20 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun have?

Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun has 9 rooms.

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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