Staying at a Hostel

domitori gateun dainsil malgo irinsildo innayo?

Do you have single rooms instead of dormitories?

A natural way to ask if you prefer your own space.

hoksi domitori malgo gaeinsil yeyakdo ganeunghamnikka?

Is it possible to book a private room instead of a dorm by any chance?

More formal; use this when speaking respectfully to staff.

hoksi ilcheung chimdaero bakkul su isseulkkayo?

Could I possibly change to a bottom bunk?

1층 침대 literally means 'first floor bed', which Koreans use for the bottom bunk.

je gwijungpumeun bange inneun gaein samulhame neoeodo doenayo?

Can I put my valuables in the personal locker in the room?

Useful when you want to keep your passport or cash safe.

jimeul bogwanhal su inneun keun samulhami itseumnikka?

Is there a large locker where I can store my luggage?

A formal request for luggage storage.

gongyong yoksirirang jubangeun botong myeot cheunge isseoyo?

What floor are the shared bathroom and kitchen usually on?

Use this to locate shared amenities in the building.

yeogi sodeung siganina maeneotaimeun bam eonjebuteoingayo?

From what time at night are lights-out or quiet hours here?

'매너타임' (manner time) is a common Korean expression for quiet hours.

yeogiseoneun bam myeot sibuteo joyonghi haeya hamnikka?

From what time at night must we be quiet here?

A formal way to ask about noise rules.

hoseutereseo jinhaenghaneun sinae tueo yeyakhal su isseoyo?

Can I book the city tour run by the hostel?

Hostels often have their own tours; this asks about them.

naeil achime chulbalhaneun siti tueo peurogeuraemeul sincheonghago sipseumnida.

I would like to sign up for the city tour program departing tomorrow morning.

A formal request to join a scheduled activity.

annyeong, bangawo. neon eoneu naraeseo yeohaeng wasseo?

Hi, nice to meet you. What country did you travel from?

Casual speech; only use with fellow travelers who seem your age or younger.

annyeonghaseyo, oneul i hoseutere cheoeum osyeosseoyo?

Hello, is this your first time at this hostel today?

The polite default for greeting a new roommate you just met.

ittaga hyugesirina robieseo gachi maekju hanjan hallae?

Do you want to grab a beer together in the lounge or lobby later?

A casual invitation for hanging out.

hoksi sigani isseumyeon jeonyeoge gachi bam meogeureo gallaeyo?

If you have time, do you want to go get dinner together in the evening?

The standard polite way to invite a new acquaintance to a meal.