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Reviews of Zzzip Guesthouse in Hongdae

32-16, Seongji 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04072 Seoul, South Korea

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Review Score

Based on 319 hostel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    10
    Great for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, hosts are very helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Vibe is so good and hosts of hostel, so wonderful They are aware of everything. They provide a lot of information you need .

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was such a great hostel! The staff created such a great atmosphere to meet people; whether you like partying or exploring the city, there is always someone to tag along with. Honestly one of the top hostels I’ve ever stayed in. While it is slightly more expensive than some others I would say it is for sure worth it! The couple running it went above and beyond to make sure everyone feels safe, comfortable, and is having a good time. Cannot thank them enough for such an amazing experience:)

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    10
    Your own home in the hearth of Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    ZZZIP Guesthouse is in the hearth of Seoul. The whole Mapo-gu area is walking distance. Moreover, the metro and the circular line are two steps away. Super convenient location. And this guesthouse will surely makes you feel at home.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A place im going to remember for the rest of my life. Is like a big family. Thanks for everything! 😊

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay - the owners are amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dorms could do with having a little bit more room for bags

    Jina and Brian are such amazing hosts - so happy to help out and they make the atmosphere great. The WhatsApp group is a massive plus - Jina and Brian post lots of info on things to do, and people are always organising plans that you can join in on. Location is very good, near a tube station and a short walk from hongdae street. Free breakfast always a plus!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing! Bryan and Jina are incredible hosts - welcoming, kind, funny and so so helpful with absolutely anything you need. They've created such a great atmosphere and it was an excellent social experience. Everything was clean and comfortable and the location is great too, very close to Hapjeong Station and easy access to the main street of Hongdae.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice time here in Zzzip Guesthouse. Felt very homely and hostel owners Bryan and Jina did everything to make guests feel comfortable, such as providing recommendations and generally chatting with guests. Highly recommend for solo travellers to meet people, we often went for meals together.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Outstanding. To be the best .. you have to beat the rest ... and that is Zzzip Guest House for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not Applicable ...

    Continental Style Breakfast was just what I needed. Location was excellent (really close to Metro Station), The community feel of the Hostel that has created by Jina & Bryan. The Social Comms created by the Zzzip Team ... is the best that I have ever seen in 38 years of backpacking. By far ... it is the best hostel in which I have ever stayed in.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, clean, great value for money. Jinah and Bryan are both such great hosts and gave loads of quality recommendations. No wonder why they have so many returning guests. I was travelling solo but never felt alone at this place - made a few friends and everyone was super friendly and social. I only had a short stay here in Seoul but I am very tempted to go back here, for even longer next time!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    10
    If you want to meet other travelers this is the place to go!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jina and his partner are the greatest hosts you can find in Seoul. They make you feel right at home and you can see they love what they do. When you arrive they will give you tons of instructions and recommendations. Also, they will add you to a WhatsApp group so you can get in touch with other people staying in the hostel, which I think is an amazing idea. The accommodation is greatly located, in an area with easy access to the metro. The beds are confiable and everything is clean. Would totally come here again in my next time in Seoul

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    cant think of something bad

    To sum it up: you'lll feel like it's a home away from home. Can't beat that ;)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    10
    I had a super social stay and made a lot of new friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were amazing. They provided a group chat for all the visitors and gave a lost of daily events. They even provided alternatives dependent on the weather. The location is convenient for subway and busses. Lots of nightlife options nearby but the immediate area is quiet.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    10
    After one week I felt like part of a big family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast only after 8:30

    The hosts care for you and share amazing recommendations every day on a whatsapp group. Good place to meet many interesting other travelers. Everything is clean and well equipped

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    My stay at zzzip was fantastic! As the first stop on my travels, I couldn’t have asked for more. Jina and Bryan were ver
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The hosts, location and atmosphere!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    10
    DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are amazing! Jina and Bryan are super friendly and really do everything they can to help guests connect with each other and get the best experience of the area!! :) The facilities are also super cozy, clean, safe, and well-located! I loved my stay and would definitely come again!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    10
    Amazing Hostel and Extremely Social
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    N/A

    We had a great time here! Jina and Bryan (the owners) were incredibly welcoming, kind and friendly. The hostel is extremely social and when we arrived we were immediately added to a Whatsapp group chat with all of the other guests, making it unbelievably easy to make friends. The location was exceptional for going out in the evenings, and there was also a metro station very close by which was convenient for exploring during the day. I could not recommend it enough!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    One of the greatest hostels I’ve stayed so far.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Clean, warmth, calm, and welcoming. Jina and Bryan are the best. I will miss you guys!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    10
    The best hostel you can have! ;)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to say, it was much better than expected!

    The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was very clean, they booked me the DMZ tour the day before and it was really a fascinating tour (thank you Erica for the guide!), the breakfast was tasty, there is a whatssap group where we can meet other guests and do activities together. Jina and Bryan (the hosts) were very nice and sent recommandations for activities everyday on the whatssap group. I would strongly recommend this hostel!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved our stay in Zzzip Guesthouse!! The guesthouse exceeded our expectations and Gina and Bryan were very helpful and friendly, always available for everything we might have needed. A room that lacked nothing, a satisfactory breakfast and people willing to help us have the most amazing time in Seoul. Would definitely recommend and we hope we can visit them again in the future. Many thanks to Gina and Bryan!!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jina and Bryan are wonderful people, they helped with everything I needed. As a solo traveler I met so many good people and made many friends. It was an amazing experience.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Jina and Bryan are wonderful. I made so many friends as a solo traveller. Everyone is lovely and kind. :)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    10
    An amazing, friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like.

    Bryan and Jina are the most amazing hosts! They are so warm and welcoming and are also incredibly helpful. You couldn't ask for better. The room was clean, the WiFi was great and the location was excellent. It's a really friendly place - I met some other people staying there on my first night and we all went for KBBQ, it was a great night. A brilliant, friendly hostel!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    10
    The best hostel I’ve been to - so cozy, welcoming, and inclusive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is the most amazing hostel I’ve ever been to! Jinah and Bryan have made the coziest place, where I just wanted to stay. It’s perfect for a solo traveler, as you get into a WhatsApp group, where you can meet all the other guests whom you can explore Seoul with - and the hosts send recommendations for whatever you want to do in Seoul and the rest of South Korea.

    Stayed in August 2024

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