Budget Hotels and Guesthouses Within Walking Distance of Seoul Station: Hotelet's 1-Minute-Walk Price Range

Published 2026-09-20

Within a 1 to 15 minute walk of Seoul Station, Hotelet Seoul Station is in the lowest price range at $28 to 44 per night, followed by Hotel Less Seoul Station at $55 to 78 per night (both prices as shown on booking sites, checked September 2026). In the Dongdaemun area there is the apartment-style Long Weekend Haus DDP, which offers a Dining Suite (35 sqm, standard 2 / max 4 guests) and a two-bathroom Penthouse (69 sqm, standard 4 / max 8 guests); it is 7 minutes from Seoul Station via subway Line 4 (Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, no transfer). The seven properties below are compared using the same columns: walking time, type, price, and check date.

Property Name	Type	Walking Time from Seoul Station	Approximate Price per Night	Check Date
Long Weekend Haus DDP	Apartment-style suites (12 rooms total)	Outside walking distance; 7 min via subway Line 4 (Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station)		2026-09-14
Hotel Less Seoul Station	Designer-style business hotel	3 min walk (Exit 4)	$55 to 78/night	As of September 2026
Hotelet Seoul Station	Budget business hotel (27 rooms)	1 min walk (near Exit 10)	$28 to 44/night	As of September 2026
K Grand Hotel Seoul	Budget to midrange hotel/guesthouse	5 min walk (via Lotte Outlet Seoul Station)	$47 to 80/night (seasonal variation)	As of September 2026
Ramada Hotel & Suites Seoul Namdaemun	International chain hotel (650 rooms)	10 to 15 min walk (Line 1, Exit 3)	From $75 to 109/night	As of September 2026
Zaza Backpackers Hostel	Backpackers' hostel (26 rooms)	Outside walking distance (5 min walk from Myeongdong Station; about 1.5 km from Seoul Station)	$65 to 106/night	As of September 2026
Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse	Guesthouse (mainly dormitories)	10 to 14 min walk (about 800 m)	KRW 12,396 to $80/night	As of September 2026

Hotel Less Seoul Station

Hotel Less Seoul Station is located a 3 minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 4, priced at $55 to 78 per night (as shown on Kayak and booking sites, as of September 2026). Check-in is at 17:00 and check-out at 11:00. All rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi, and there are shared spaces such as a garden and terrace.

Just a 3 minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 4
There are quad rooms for 4 guests with double + double or double + bunk bed configurations (an extra KRW 20,000 per person applies above 2 guests)
Luggage storage before check-in or after check-out costs KRW 5,000 per hour

Some guest reviews note that the rooms are small and the facilities are somewhat dated.

Bookings can be checked on Booking.com.

Long Weekend Haus DDP

Long Weekend Haus DDP (Long Weekend Haus DDP) is a 12-room apartment-style suite property located at 15-3 Ssanglim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul; the property details on the official site were reconfirmed on September 14, 2026. Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00, and the property uses a self check-in kiosk rather than a front desk. All rooms are non-smoking, pets are not allowed, Wi-Fi is free, and there is a flexible plan offering free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in (confirmed 2026-09-14). The official page also states that the primary guest must be at least 19 years old.

Room sizes and capacities vary by type. The 201/301/401 Dining Suites accommodate a standard of 2 and a maximum of 4 guests (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 35 sqm); the 202/302/402 Maru Suites accommodate a standard of 3 and a maximum of 6 guests (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 44 sqm); and only the 702 Penthouse accommodates a standard of 4 and a maximum of 8 guests (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 69 sqm). Stays of up to 8 guests are possible only in the 702 Penthouse, while the maximum for the Dining Suite and Maru Suite is 4 and 6 guests respectively. For two couples wanting separate bedrooms, the 302 Maru Suite fits the requirement, while larger groups suit the 702 Penthouse. A surcharge of KRW 10,000 per person per night applies above the standard occupancy, and bookings of 3 nights or more receive a 10% discount (confirmed 2026-09-14). The self check-in kiosk also accommodates itineraries with late arrivals.

The Dining Suite has a kitchen, suited to cooking for yourself during longer stays
The self check-in kiosk means no waiting for front desk assistance even on late-night arrivals
The 702 Penthouse has 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, accommodating larger groups of up to 8 guests
There is a flexible plan allowing free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in

It is not within walking distance of Seoul Station; you need to travel 7 minutes via subway Line 4 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (no transfer). The exact nightly rate varies on the official site depending on the booking date and room type, so it needs to be checked by entering specific dates. Trip.com's aggregate rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, confirmed 2026-09-14).

Hotelet Seoul Station

Hotelet Seoul Station is a 1 minute walk from near Seoul Station Exit 10, a budget business hotel with 27 rooms in total, priced at $28 to 44 per night (as shown on multiple booking sites, as of September 2026). Its location, directly connected to Seoul Station on subway Lines 1 and 4, is a key feature.

A 1 minute walk from Seoul Station, the closest among the properties compared
The lowest price range among the seven properties compared here
A rating of 7.9 out of 10 from over 2,100 reviews

Rooms are compact, and moving around with a large suitcase can feel cramped. Some reviews also point to soundproofing and insufficient explanation of the check-in procedure.

Bookings can be checked on Agoda.

K Grand Hotel Seoul

K Grand Hotel & Guesthouse Seoul is located in the Yongsan-gu area, a 5 minute walk from Lotte Outlet Seoul Station and a 12 minute walk from Namdaemun Market, priced at $47 to 80 per night (as shown on Agoda and Tripadvisor, as of September 2026). Prices vary significantly by season and day of the week, with some listings showing an average around $58 in January and dropping to around $59 on Sundays.

Free Wi-Fi, concierge, and front desk service
Within walking distance of Lotte Outlet Seoul Station and Namdaemun Market
A price range between a hotel and a guesthouse

Because prices fluctuate significantly, they can differ noticeably between listing sites even for the same dates.

Bookings can be checked on Trip.com.

Ramada Hotel & Suites Seoul Namdaemun

Ramada Hotel & Suites Seoul Namdaemun (Ramada Hotel and Suites Seoul Namdaemun) is an international chain hotel with 650 rooms, about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Seoul Station Line 1 Exit 3, priced from $75 to 109 per night (as shown on Booking.com and Hotelscombined, as of September 2026). The breakfast buffet costs KRW 24,200 per person.

Part of the Wyndham international chain, with an on-site business center, restaurant, cafe, and underground shopping arcade
Has an outdoor pool and gym
Also close to City Hall Station, giving access to both Seoul Station and City Hall

Compared to the other properties within walking distance, it is the farthest from Seoul Station and also in a higher price range (some listings show rates from $129 for a Superior room up to $399 for a Double).

Bookings can be checked on the official Wyndham website.

Zaza Backpackers Hostel

The property the Zaza Hotel group operates within Seoul is Zaza Backpackers Hostel, a 5 minute walk (about 300 m) from Myeongdong Station and about 1.5 km from Seoul Station (roughly a 20 minute walk by road). It costs $65 to 106 per night (as shown on Booking.com and Agoda, as of September 2026). The Zaza Hotel group's other locations (Cheonan, Bucheon, Jamsil, and Daesan) are outside Seoul.

All 26 rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV, and there is a shared kitchen
Within walking distance of Myeongdong's shopping district
Recent reviews give it 8.8 out of 10

It is outside walking distance of Seoul Station, so subway travel is required. It suits itineraries centered on Myeongdong rather than one based around Seoul Station as a transfer hub.

Details can be checked on HotelsCombined.

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse

Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse (which operated under the name "Seoul Station Guesthouse" before July 2019) is located about 800 m from Seoul Station (a 10 to 14 minute walk) and a 2 minute walk from Chungjeongno Station (Lines 2 and 5). The approximate dormitory price ranges from KRW 12,396 to $80, varying widely by booking channel and dates (as of September 2026).

In addition to mixed dormitories for 6 to 8 people, a female-only dormitory is also available
Solid wood flooring, bunk beds, and air conditioning are provided, with shared toilets and showers
Free Wi-Fi, laundry, and luggage storage are available

Among the seven properties compared, it has the lowest minimum price per dormitory bed, but bathrooms are shared and the walk to Seoul Station takes longer than at Hotelet or Hotel Less.

Bookings can be checked on the official booking site.

Sources and Criteria

Seoul Station (서울특별시 중구, Jung-gu, Seoul): a transfer hub served by the KTX Gyeongbu Line, subway Lines 1 and 4, the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the Incheon International Airport Railroad (AREX).
Hotel Less Seoul Station nightly price: $55 to 78 (as shown on Kayak and the official booking page, confirmed September 2026).
Hotelet Seoul Station nightly price: $28 to 44 (as shown on Booking.com and Priceline, confirmed September 2026).
K Grand Hotel Seoul nightly price: $47 to 80, dropping to $58 to 59 depending on season and day of the week (as shown on Agoda and Tripadvisor, confirmed September 2026).
Cross-checking of booking channels: the four properties above are listed on both Booking.com and Agoda, and displayed prices vary by date (confirmed September 2026).
Subway travel time between Seoul Station and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station: 7 minutes via subway Line 4, no transfer (Rome2Rio, confirmed September 2026).

Sources: Long Weekend Haus official website

Sources: Long Weekend Haus DDP property details (room configurations and pricing policy)

Sources: Trip.com Long Weekend Haus rating aggregate

Sources: Booking.com Hotel Less Seoul Station

Sources: Agoda Hotelet Seoul Station

Sources: Agoda K Grand Hotel Seoul

Sources: Official Wyndham page for Ramada Hotel & Suites Seoul Namdaemun

Sources: HotelsCombined Zaza Backpackers Hostel

Sources: Kimchee Downtown Guesthouse official booking site

Sources: Rome2Rio Seoul Station to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station travel time