Hostel Tommy

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Gwangjang Traditional Market

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Deluxe Twin Room | City view
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Mini Double Room
Fridge, microwave, highchair
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-360
  • Popular LocationGwangjang Traditional Market11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBukchon Hanok Village18 min walk
  • Popular LocationGyeongbokgung Palace2 min drive
  • AirportSeoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)62 min drive

Room options

2. Deluxe Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

4. Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

8. Shared Dormitory Women Only for 6 person

8.6/10 Very good
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Mini Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1. Mini Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6. Family Room for 5 people

10/10 Exceptional
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

5. Family Room for 4 people

10/10 Exceptional
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Seoul

City center stay.With a stay at this Jongno-gu hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gwangjang Traditional Market and 2 miles (3 km) of Bukchon Hanok Village. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gwangjang Traditional Market - 11 min walk
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 18 min walk
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 2 min drive
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 3 min drive
  • N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe SECRET GARDEN - 1 min walk
  • 한국전통음식연구소 - 1 min walk
  • 익선우즈 - 1 min walk
  • 와룡집 - 1 min walk
  • 이층양옥 - 2 min walk

About this property

Hostel Tommy

Family-friendly stay near Gwangjang Traditional Market
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Hostel Tommy. A complete renovation of Hostel Tommy was completed in February 2021.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Hostel Tommy offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature slippers and hair dryers. This Seoul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instruments
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 30000.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 30000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Yellow Brick2
Tommy Seoul
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Yellow Brick Hostel 2 Seoul
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Yellow Brick 2 Seoul
Yellow Brick 2
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Hostel Tommy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in a great area. The beds were comfortable and the rooms quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place was clean and welcoming. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warintorn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is really great, walkable from the stations and famous attractions such as palaces. There are also convenient stores nearby, and one is right next to the hotel. Tommy and staff are really kind and helpful. The room was also warm and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Pok Him

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very spacious, clean, and close to palaces. And late at night there are many restaurants around open
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly friendly, kind, and helpful. Room was small but very clean and exactly as advertised. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tommy was so hospitable and welcomed me with great service. He even offered a scarf and heat pack for the cold weather. I would definitely recommend this hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, excellent location, great breakfast, tommy is v friendly and helpful. Very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tat Miin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tat Miin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suk, Fairfax

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph