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The Road

2.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, 6-minute walk to Myeongdong Street

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Exterior detail
Basic Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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13-8 Sogong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04631
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    โ€ช3 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
    โ€ช6 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Myeongdong Cathedral
    โ€ช8 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    โ€ช77 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double room

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin room

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family room

  • Sleeps 4

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

Located in Myeong-dong, The Road is within a 5-minute walk of Namsan Mountain Park and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Myeongdong Street. This 16-room hostel has in-room conveniences like microwaves, espresso makers, and rice cookers.
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What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Nanta Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Myeong-dong Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 13 min walk
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ช#52LAB - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชSuper Coffee - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช๊ธˆ์‚ฐ์ œ๋ฉด์†Œ - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Buttons - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ช์„œ์„ค - โ€ฌ1 min walk

About this property

The Road

Hostel in Seoul, 6-minute walk to Myeongdong Street
The Road features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. 16 bathrooms, microwaves, and espresso makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 16 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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 credit card, debit card, or 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PMโ€”-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Road Seoul
The Road Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Road Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Road?

The Road offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Road?

As of Jan 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Road on Jan 26, 2026 start from $39.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Road?

This hostel is situated in Myeong-dong within a 10-minute walk of Myeongdong Street, Namdaemun Market, and Namsan Mountain Park. You'll also find Seoul City Hall and Lotte Outlets Seoul Station less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Road?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does The Road have a casino on the premises?

No, The Road doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Road?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Road?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hostel include heated floors, slippers, and an espresso maker.

Are there hot tubs at The Road?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Road feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Road doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Road allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Road.

Are there connecting rooms at The Road?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to The Road?

The closest major airport to The Road is Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), which is 15.4 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Road?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at The Road.

The Road Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ying Heng

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

Great value

Pro: close to Myeondong, free coffee & tea, free laundry usage, easy machine check in at anytime Con: mould smell, mosquitoes, never seen any staff around, small towel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom was big. Although it was up a hill and no elevator. I would come back because of all the space and area
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly acceptable budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamielee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyen Woo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MASAMICHI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASAMICHI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ik was tevreden met de accomodatie. Het was zeer proper. Het bed lag lekker en het was lekker donker in de kamer. Het enige nadeel was dat mijn kamer op de 3e verdieping was (zonder lift) verstopt naast het rookkot op de gemeenschappelijke verdieping. De locatie was ook perfect. Dichtbij alles.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ํ˜ธ์ฒ 

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shiga

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estรก muy bien comunicado, cerca de todo, literalmente al lado de Myeongdong y aรบn asรญ no es nada ruidosa, eso sรญ, hay que subir una cuesta
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fukaya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024