CAVE Hostel & The Road Hostel

We are based in Myeongdong, the vibrant heart of Seoul and a top destination for international visitors.
During your stay, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore and experience all that Seoul has to offer!

We have nearly 10 years of experience managing guesthouses. Our goal is to create a warm, family-like atmosphere where every volunteer feels like a friend or sibling!

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

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Come Volunteer at our Hostel in South Korea! 🇰🇷

Cleaning Housekeeping

Seoul, South Korea

Reviews

5.0
(13 reviews)13

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Italy

5

This was my first volunteering experience with Worldpackers and it couldn’t have gone better!
John and Stella immediately make you feel at home and are always ready to help and answer any questions.
The work is simple and often takes less than the four hours indicated. The volunteers’ room is not very big, but it has everything you might need.
For me, it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend it.
Ginny

2 days ago

Czech Republic

5

I volunteered at Cave for 3 months and had an amazing experience. Huge thanks to John, Stella, Momo, and Sangmin for their support, kindness, and good energy every day. The dorms are small but cozy, and once you set some basic rules with other volunteers, it feels like home. The work was fair and not too difficult;some days were busier, but always manageable. The location is great, and the whole team is open to feedback and ideas. You don’t get paid, but you receive food, accommodation, and so much support. More than just a volunteer job, it felt like being part of a real international family.

24 days ago

John & Stella replied

Tereza 💕 thank you so much for spending three full months with us.
We’re truly grateful not only for your warmth and kindness but also for the thoughtful way you cared about Cave and shared ideas to help the hostel grow.
Your effort and perspective supported the whole team and will stay with us.
We’re happy that your time here felt like home and like being part of a family. ✨
You’ll always be part of ours and we’ll be very happy to welcome you back whenever you return to Seoul. 😘

Spain

5

It was my first time volunteering and honestly i couldn’t choose better🥺
i’m so sad it’s over, i will for sure come back!

All the team is amazing and welcoming, i had an amazing time with them and the others volunteers i met💗 (be careful you will end up with the best friends ever!)

the tasks are all fairly easy once you get used to them and im the room you will have everything you need! if something needed John, Stella or Eric will be there for help🙂‍↕️

I couldn’t recommend more~

27 days ago

John & Stella replied

Marta, it’s hard to believe it has already been three weeks since you left.
We still think of our time together, and we all miss having you here.
Thank you for bringing such bright and friendly energy each day — it gave real strength to the team and made the house feel warmer.
We’re truly glad that your first volunteering experience was with us and grateful for the memories we shared.
Whenever you come back to Korea, please visit again. Our doors will always be open for you!😄👋

United States

5

I absolutely loved it here. This was my first trip with Worldpackers and I was nervous at first, but this trip made that $50 down payment more than worth it. Stella and John are really nice and help you if you need help at any point. I met so many amazing travelers while I was there (I miss you guys), and the work wasn’t bad at all. You’re able to finish pretty early, so the other volunteers and I usually went to the cafe and chatted with John and Eric (improving our Korean and helping them with their English) for hours at a time. We were in the center of Seoul and have access to a lot!

about 2 months ago

John & Stella replied

Hi Ananyah,

Thank you so much for your kind words — we really enjoyed having you with us!
It makes us happy to know that your first Worldpackers experience turned out to be a good one.
You brought such a warm and fun energy to the team, and we really appreciated the conversations (and the English help too 😊).

We hope you’re doing well, and that we’ll see you again sometime.
You’ll always be welcome here in Korea!

Take care,
John & Eric

France

5

I have to say I had the greatest time here! It was my first volunteer experience and I'm absolutely delighted that it happened to be at Cave! The work is not too difficult, you can finish earlier most of the time (depends how fast you are) and enjoy the rest of the time with the other volunteers. I got to meet the most incredible people and I know already I will come back. John and Eric are adorable and of great help. If you need anything, you can ask them ! I wish I could have spend a few more weeks because I love the team there. Thank you so much for your hospitality and your kindness! <3

about 2 months ago

John & Stella replied

Hi Clara,

Thanks a lot for your kind message.
We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your time here — it was great having you with us.
You were a big help to the team, and we appreciated your positive attitude.

Since you’re still in Korea, feel free to drop by anytime. You’re always welcome.
Take care, and see you around!

– John & Eric

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