Hongdae Hostel KOZAYO

Stay 1 nite. Hostel is above a cool cafe. Cozy vibe at cafe. Like : Free breakfast & sufficient for solo traveller. Do not like : toilet super small

1. Safety - I would rate the safety 5/10, because everybody can go up using the lift, just that they couldnt enter the dorm. However , there were two times where the door of the dorm was left opened. This make me feel not safe 2. Cleanliness - Bedsheet has a few blood stains. Carpet not seen to be vacuumed. everybody can wear their own shoes in the dorm and even into the toilet and bathroom . indoor plastic slipper should have provided instead of normal hotel slipper as the shower room is wet. 3. shower room - floor is easily get wet, and slippery, however, there is not seen to have cleaner to brush it and clean it. Dustbin is easily get full when more people staying , hence need frequent clean up 4. Location - quite far from the subway station and need to standby to carry the luggage up to the slope reach the hostel. 5. Breakfast - simple breakfast is provided everyday, just that I have noticed that the boiled egg is not freshly made everyday but it was kept fridge for everyday serving 6. Service - staff is helpful Overall, it is suitable for solo traveller for short staying. And if you prefer this type of single bed (not bunk bed as usual dorm). I think are more options of other hostel that can be explored .

This was my very first time staying at a hostel, and Kozayo Hostel completely exceeded my expectations! The location is amazing and so convenient with so many foods in walking distance (olive young was just 1 min away!) What impressed me most was how safe and secure I felt throughout my stay. As a first-time hostel guest, I was a little nervous at first, but I quickly felt comfortable and at ease. I had a really great experience here and would highly recommend Kozayo Hostel to anyone visiting Seoul.

Honestly this is a good stay! I ordered the queen size bed/room and as a solo traveller being cautious of unpacking carefully and neatly it’s definitely sizeable enough. Everybody in general is very quiet (as per the rule of the accommodation), and in general it is cleanly. The bathrooms almost always were stocked up, and the amenities such as hairdryers provided. I would however like to provide future travellers with some things I noticed. I purposely booked the female only accommodation for solo travelling safety and comfortability reasons, however the staff who clean the beds in the morning/maintenance is a man. This is not a big problem, but due to the lack of space this honestly can become a slight privacy issue depending how private you are. For example, the bedroom blind acting as a door is not fully covering everything, so while you are relaxing in pajamas/whatever you wear- it is possible to be seen. Secondly, when exiting the shower there were multiple instances where this man was having to do some routine maintenance/cleaning in the shower area (as well as contraction crew at one point to fix a broken shower). If you aren’t aware of this (like I was), it can be quite a surprise, and luckily I had gotten dressed into clothing whilst in the shower cubicle before exiting or I would’ve been exposed. For some travellers who don’t know and are comfortable to be more nakedly visible around other woman, this could be an issue as you don’t expect a man to be there. I would like to say that these men are very respectful and never tried to be invasive, they are simple doing their job, but I believe people booking an all female dormitory should be made aware of men being in the space. Secondly, I did notice throughout my stay that there were small maintenance issues- such as showers not working properly or the water fluctuating between hot and cold every so often (my showers were often lukewarm or cold at different points), or the shower handle itself not being stable and allowing for the shower head to be propped up but rather needing to be held manually. These are small issues, but definitely were noticeable throughout the stay. Lastly, there are towels provided, but only small towels slightly bigger than a face towel (which is common in Korea, but travellers should note this and bring/buy a bigger towel if that is your preference). If you slept past the clean up time (which I believe is around 8-9am), your towel will not be replaced, you can head upstairs to the reception area to request a new one but I just wanted to make it clear that there was no easy access to clean towels or materials that may be needed which could at times make things a bit difficult. Despite all this, it really is a good option and extremely close to very popular streets with amazing options for tourists. I just felt I had encountered some things that future travellers would find very helpful to know. Overall I enjoyed my stay and everyone was very kind, I just believe there is room for improvement/ more clarity! 🙂

Great stay! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

I booked the queen size room and was surprised how spacious it was. The front desk staff were incredibly kind and then location is right in the middle of Hongdae. I was worried there would be a lot of noise, but I didn't have any problems with both outside or from room neighbors. The showers are clean and there are plenty of shower stalls with amenities. I think my only complain was the one bathroom stall and it being extremely small. The bed is adjustable on the head and feet which is really nice and the rooms have privacy blinds that go to the floor. Breakfast was enough and the cafe is nice.

Very clean and cozy. Quiet as all travelers understand the rules. Cannot talk or eat inside 👍👍👍. Very close to Hongdae walking street.