Staying at a Hostel
Essential phrases for checking in, asking about facilities, and making friends at a hostel in Korea.
Key Phrases
개인 방 예약하고 싶어요.
neutralgaein bang yeyakhago sipeoyo.
I want to book a private room.
A clear way to ask for a private room at reception.
도미토리 방 있어요?
neutraldomitori bang isseoyo?
Do you have a dorm room?
Hostels often use the loan word 'domitori' for shared rooms.
1층 침대 쓸 수 있어요?
neutralilcheung chimdae sseul su isseoyo?
Can I use a bottom bunk?
'1층' (first floor) is naturally used to mean the bottom bunk of a bed.
제 짐을 라커에 넣고 싶어요.
neutralje jimeul rakeoe neoko sipeoyo.
I want to put my luggage in the locker.
공용 화장실은 어디에 있어요?
neutralgongyong hwajangsireun eodie isseoyo?
Where is the shared bathroom?
여기 부엌에서 요리할 수 있어요?
neutralyeogi bueokeseo yorihal su isseoyo?
Can I cook in the kitchen here?
밤에 몇 시부터 불을 꺼요?
neutralbame myeot sibuteo bureul kkeoyo?
What time do you turn off the lights at night?
A natural, simple way to ask when quiet hours begin.
내일 시티 투어 예약할 수 있어요?
neutralnaeil siti tueo yeyakhal su isseoyo?
Can I book a city tour for tomorrow?
어디에서 왔어?
casualeodieseo wasseo?
Where are you from?
Use this friendly form only with hostel roommates your age or younger.
어디에서 왔어요?
neutraleodieseo wasseoyo?
Where are you from?
The safe, polite way to ask a new person in the common room.
오늘 밤에 같이 맥주 마실 거야?
casualoneul bame gachi maekju masil geoya?
Do you want to grab a beer together tonight?
A casual invitation for someone you just befriended.
오늘 밤에 같이 맥주 마실 거예요?
neutraloneul bame gachi maekju masil geoyeyo?
Do you want to grab a beer together tonight?
The neutral, polite equivalent if you are not yet on casual terms.