Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hostel" in Korean
“Hostel” in Korean is 호스텔 (pronounced "hoseutel").
호스텔
hoseutel
Usage & Context
Hostels are budget-friendly accommodations popular with backpackers and young travelers. They offer shared facilities and opportunities to meet other travelers.
Example Sentence
호스텔에서 다른 여행자들을 만났어요.
I met other travelers at the hostel.
How to use 호스텔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hostel” is 호스텔, romanized as hoseutel.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 호스텔.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '호스텔' as 'ho-seu-tel'. 'Ho' is like 'hoe', 'seu' is like 'Sue' but with a shorter 'oo' sound, and 'tel' is like the English word 'tell'. The emphasis is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Explaining accommodation choice while traveling on a budget.
배낭여행 중이라 저렴한 호스텔에서 묵고 있어요.
I'm backpacking, so I'm staying at a cheap hostel.
Highlighting a convenient feature of a hostel.
이 호스텔은 공용 주방이 있어서 요리도 할 수 있어요.
This hostel has a shared kitchen, so you can cook too.
Sharing a positive experience of meeting new people while traveling.
호스텔에서 만난 친구들과 함께 다음 여행지를 정했어요.
I decided on the next travel destination with friends I met at the hostel.
Cultural Context
Hostels are popular in Korea, especially among young travelers, backpackers, and international tourists looking for budget-friendly accommodation. They are commonly found in major tourist cities like Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island. Many Korean hostels, similar to guesthouses (게스트하우스), offer not just dorm rooms but also private rooms, and often organize social events or tours, fostering a community atmosphere.
Editorial note
We review entries like 호스텔 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
호스텔 예약하다
to book a hostel
호스텔 찾다
to look for a hostel
호스텔에서 묵다
to stay at a hostel
Related Expressions
게스트하우스
geseuteuhauseu
guesthouse
숙소
sukso
accommodation
여행자
yeohaengja
traveler
저렴하다
jeoryeomhada
to be cheap/affordable
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