Staying at a Hostel
Use these essential phrases to check in, find your way around, and meet fellow travelers when staying at a hostel in Korea.
Key Phrases
도미토리 침대 있어요?
neutraldomitori chimdae isseoyo?
Do you have a dorm bed?
The standard polite way to ask staff for availability.
개인실은 비싸요?
neutralgaeinsireun bissayo?
Is a private room expensive?
Good for comparing dorms and private rooms.
제 사물함 번호는 뭐예요?
neutralje samulham beonhoneun mwoyeyo?
What is my locker number?
Use this if you cannot find your assigned locker.
공용 화장실은 어디에 있어요?
neutralgongyong hwajangsireun eodie isseoyo?
Where is the shared bathroom?
You can replace '화장실' (bathroom) with '부엌' (kitchen).
밤에는 조용해요?
neutralbameneun joyonghaeyo?
Is it quiet at night?
A simple way to ask if the hostel enforces quiet hours.
내일 호스텔 투어 있어요?
neutralnaeil hoseutel tueo isseoyo?
Is there a hostel tour tomorrow?
Hostels often have daily activities; use this to check.
여기는 제 침대예요.
neutralyeogineun je chimdaeyeyo.
This is my bed here.
A polite way to point out which bed is yours.
여기는 내 침대야.
casualyeogineun nae chimdaeya.
This is my bed here.
Casual tone, usually used among younger backpackers.
안녕하세요? 이름이 뭐예요?
neutralannyeonghaseyo? ireumi mwoyeyo?
Hello? What is your name?
Use this polite form with roommates you just met.
안녕? 이름이 뭐야?
casualannyeong? ireumi mwoya?
Hi? What is your name?
Use this casual form if they are clearly younger or you become friends.