Located close to Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hostel Tommy provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Located in Jongno-gu, a neighbourhood in Seoul, Hostel Tommy is near a metro station and in a national park. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
Family-friendly hostel remodelled in 2021 and located near Gwangjang Market
Located close to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hostel Tommy provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
A reception hall, luggage storage and ATM/banking services
A banquet hall, a computer station and a water dispenser
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel Tommy boast perks, such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware and musical instruments
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Baby toys
Children's dinnerware
Children's games
Children's toys
High chair
Laundry facilities
Musical instrument
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Turndown service
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Outdoors
In a national park
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No lift
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1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2013
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - February 2021
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
Shared kitchen access
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Heated floor
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Yellow Brick Hostel 2 Seoul
Hostel Tommy Seoul
Yellow Brick 2 Seoul
Yellow Brick 2
Tommy Seoul
Hostel Tommy Seoul
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Tommy Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostel Tommy pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Tommy?
As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Tommy on 23 Mar 2026 start from HK$264, 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.
How much is parking at Hostel Tommy?
Hostel Tommy doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hostel Tommy?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hostel Tommy?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hostel Tommy located?
This family-friendly Seoul hostel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Jongno 3-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
Hostel Tommy Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location, near trendy cafes :) Thanks Tommy for the lovely stay!! Would love to come back and stay here again when I visit Korea.
Fantastic location, very clean, great to have a kitchen to prepare own food, lovely roof terrace, great value especially as a basic breakfast is included.
Best hostel in Seoul, it was my second time to visited Hostel Tommy, i will definitely choose here for my future travels.
Nice and clean room, friendly staffs and best location!
We stayed there for a while but it was really amazing . We loved our stay there if we come back we would chose this place to stay again . Even staff was superb loved stay there . Thank you soo much tommy
Excellent value for money! Affordable hostel, very kind staff, clean and centrally located in the city. It's close to Bukchon Hanok Village and the palaces. Breakfast is included. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Tommy, for this wonderful stay!
Hostel Tommy was perfect for our stay in Seoul. Ideally located in a cool neighbourhood close to subway station. Easy to walk around and there is everything you need nearby. We loved that we could cook our own meal and the free breakfast was lovely. Tommy is so nice and helpful and all the staff is very friendly. The hostel is super clean and is an excellent value overall. Would definitely come back!
Great location short walk to station, walking distance to restaurants.
Clean hostel, breakfast was basic and good.
Tommy and his staff always happy to help.
This hostel was very ideally located for visiting many places, including Jongmyo shrine and Insa-dong. It is also fairly close to the Jongno 3-ga subway station, so transportation is easy. The rooms were very clean, and I enjoyed having a private bathroom.
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.
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.
Tommy and Nicholas were so friendly and made us feel so welcome! They went out of their way to be helpful and gave us loads of good tips for our trip. In fact we tried to book again on our way back but it was booked out. Highly recommended, really great location to walk around, eat and enjoy Seoul! Thank you!
Nice hostel close to several of the palaces and popular locations. Near metro, so easy to get to other places. I had a small single room which was adequate, except it was difficult to use the shower. Room amenities were fine, bed was comfortable, pillow was great, room was heated and window could be opened for (very) fresh air (6C). Good, adequately kitted out common area. Free breakfast limited to cocpops, cornflakes, bread, condiments, juice, tea (no black tea) and coffee. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
My only suggestion is that when someone turns up early that they give some priority to getting their room ready first, especially when it is a cold and wet day outside. I knew and understood that their checkin time was 4pm, however a little bit of consideration for those arriving early would have made this place perfect (I actually didn’t get my room until shortly after 4pm).
All the staff were very nice & very helpful even though , except the CEO, others were not fluent in English. Our flight arrived late and we reached Hostel Tommy at 1 am. Had no toruble with self check-in. It is quiet a place, just a 5-6 minutes walk from Jongno 3-ga subway station and 15 - 20 minutes walking distance to palaces. There is a 7-11 on ground floor of this building several eating places near the subway station. Breakfast is simple cereals & toast . But you can use the microwave and dining / common area throught the day.
The only discordant note was about room cleaning. It was mentioned that it would be done every third day. We stayed for four days. Our room was not cleaned. Since we could get fresh towels from reception ( and leave the old ones there) it was not a big deal for us. But would have been nice. We do look forward to staying here on our future visit.
The hostel was lovely and Tommy and his employees were so kind and friendly. The communication in case of emergencies was also fast. The location could not be any better :)
If you look for a nice andf friendly hostel, this is the place.
Thank you Tommy! :)
The staff was super welcoming and helpful and there was breakfast out every day the location was good as its only about 2 minute walk from the subway station.