What People are saying
Pinay Wanderlust
msjovelynon 21/05/2017 18:46We stayed in this hostel for almost ten days, great value of money, good location, few blocks away from Insadong where we usually bought our food, restos and convenient stores are strategically situated near this establishment. Staff are very nice and helpful. Coffee are abundant; you could do your own laundry. Subway is few meters away.
GOOD CHOICE
Shime-a Ton 26/04/2017 08:23staffs are good and accommodating and the place is also good and clean in a very affordable price
its near subway station and bus station. restaurants and coffee shops near the place! recommend you guys to stay at banana backpackers!
A Brief but Lovely Stay
Caitlin Gon 17/03/2017 05:17Banana backpackers was a really nice hostel to stay at! My friend and I didn't spend much time there (we were too busy exploring!), but while we were there, we were impressed by the size and quality of our room, the amount of information about the Seoul area, and the overall layout of the building; they fit so many rooms inside an odd, little space. It was very charming! There's a view of Seoul Tower from the veranda that's just beautiful at night. I would definitely recommend Banana to anyone who's looking to stay in Seoul, but not right in the middle of the big city.
Feels like Home
Bonna Con 02/12/2016 08:31If you want a quiet, cheap and cozy place to stay in Seoul then this hostel is for you. I stayed here for 4 nights as a solo traveler.
Good points:
1. Room - I stayed in a solo room which has its own T&B, big bed, TV, hair dryer and toiletries. The T&B is quite small but if you are a solo traveler, i feel that the size is just right. The price is also relatively cheap, considering that the basic necessities are already provided and I don't share T&B with anyone.
2. Service - I booked this hotel just thru email. The staff is very accommodating and has really good communication skills. There is no need to pay downpayment, you just need to confirm thru email once in a while.
3. Common Area - Common area is cozy with many maps which really helped me navigate through Seoul
Bad Points:
1. Location - The area is relatively close to MyeongDong and Seoul station. But the hostel is quite far from the train station. But if you are okay with walking for 10 minutes everyday, then it should be fine. The place is also quiet and safe so there is no problem walking late at night even if you're a solo female traveler.
2. Stairs - Since this is just a hostel, there are no elevators. So you would need to carry your luggages via stairs. So I wouldn't recommend this to senior travelers.
3. No breakfast - But that's okay! since there are a lot of nearby restaurants and convenience stores.
Generally, if given the chance to go back to Seoul, I will stay in Banana Backpackers again.
Home away from Home
Lauren Pon 29/10/2016 07:25Banana Backpackers is a great Backpackers to stay at when in Seoul. It's about 10 to 15 minute walk from a subway and should you need a cab, you can easily find one or the Backpackers will call one for you (note that there is a call fee charged to you final cab fee).
The Backpackers itself is clean, they have many free amenities such as wifi, toiletries and towels, even free umbrellas to use. The staff are friendly and helpful.
They are reasonably priced and I would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for accommodation in Seoul.
My friends and I enjoyed our stay and would stay there again should we travel to Seoul again.