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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hostel Tommy: $108 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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Hostel Tommy

3-star hotel · 66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hotels in Seoul

Axel's take

A budget hostel with private bathrooms in central Jongno

9.1/10

A standout budget base for old Seoul, with welcoming staff and stairs to negotiate.

Hostel Tommy is a small budget hostel, not a conventional three-star hotel, and it's a strong pick for exploring Seoul without spending heavily. Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Travelocity guests consistently praise the clean rooms and unusually helpful owner and staff. Jongno 3-ga station, Ikseon-dong's cafes and the palace district are close by. Private bathrooms, a shared kitchen, simple included breakfast and a rooftop terrace make this good value for independent travelers.

The compromises are mostly practical: rooms can be compact, there's no elevator, and housekeeping is on request rather than a daily hotel routine. Reception also has limited hours; arrange self-check-in if arriving late. We'd skip it if stairs are difficult or you want spacious rooms and full-service hotel conveniences. Otherwise, the consistently warm service makes the basic setup particularly appealing.

Best for

  • Budget-minded solo travelers
  • Couples prioritizing sightseeing
  • Independent travelers who use a shared kitchen

Watch out for

  • Stairs only; no elevator
  • Compact rooms
  • Limited reception hours
Location
Walkable Jongno base near Ikseon-dong, palaces and Jongno 3-ga station.
Rooms
Simple, sometimes compact rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning.
Cleanliness
Recent reviews across several sites consistently praise room cleanliness; housekeeping is on request.
Service
Tommy and the staff repeatedly earn praise for welcoming, practical help.
Amenities
Simple included breakfast, shared kitchen, rooftop terrace, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Fees and surprises
No onsite parking or elevator; Agoda advises arranging self-check-in for arrivals after 8 p.m.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Travelocity · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hostel Tommy

  • Axel
    $232 /night

    $232 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $205 /night

    $205 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $188 /night

    $188 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $187 /night

    $187 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $197 /night

    $197 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $184 /night

    $184 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Single Family room · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $108 /night

    $108 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (small, bed type is subject to availability) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $137 /night

    $137 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $136 /night

    $136 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hostel Tommy: $108 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#1 of 9 hotels in Insadong & Jongno by Axel's take. Insadong & Jongno is #1 of 8 places to stay in Seoul. The best hotels in Insadong & Jongno, ranked · Where to stay in Seoul

Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for Hostel Tommy in Seoul in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. They are examples, not this person's dates. Sign up free to book one, or tell Axel your own dates and it checks live rooms and rates at Hostel Tommy for them.

Axel's take: 9.1/10

A standout budget base for old Seoul, with welcoming staff and stairs to negotiate. A budget hostel with private bathrooms in central Jongno, scored for what it is.

Hostel Tommy is a small budget hostel, not a conventional three-star hotel, and it's a strong pick for exploring Seoul without spending heavily. Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Travelocity guests consistently praise the clean rooms and unusually helpful owner and staff. Jongno 3-ga station, Ikseon-dong's cafes and the palace district are close by. Private bathrooms, a shared kitchen, simple included breakfast and a rooftop terrace make this good value for independent travelers.

The compromises are mostly practical: rooms can be compact, there's no elevator, and housekeeping is on request rather than a daily hotel routine. Reception also has limited hours; arrange self-check-in if arriving late. We'd skip it if stairs are difficult or you want spacious rooms and full-service hotel conveniences. Otherwise, the consistently warm service makes the basic setup particularly appealing.

  • Best for: Budget-minded solo travelers; Couples prioritizing sightseeing; Independent travelers who use a shared kitchen

  • Watch out for: Stairs only; no elevator; Compact rooms; Limited reception hours

  • Location: Walkable Jongno base near Ikseon-dong, palaces and Jongno 3-ga station.

  • Rooms: Simple, sometimes compact rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning.

  • Cleanliness: Recent reviews across several sites consistently praise room cleanliness; housekeeping is on request.

  • Service: Tommy and the staff repeatedly earn praise for welcoming, practical help.

  • Amenities: Simple included breakfast, shared kitchen, rooftop terrace, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.

  • Fees and surprises: No onsite parking or elevator; Agoda advises arranging self-check-in for arrivals after 8 p.m.

Axel's opinion of Hostel Tommy, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Travelocity · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hostel Tommy

Every stay Axel priced for Hostel Tommy within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$232 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$205 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$188 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$187 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult$197 a night · refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult$184 a night · refundable · Standard Single Family roomnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$108 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (small, bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$137 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult$136 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book

About Hostel Tommy

  • 3-star hotel
  • 66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • City page: Hotels in Seoul

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