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Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hotel near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

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Exterior
Lobby
Hallway
Property amenity
Garden

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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21, Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Changgyeong Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gwangjang Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

Jongno-gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Jongno-gu hotel, you'll find Insa-dong and Gwangjang Market. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Changgyeong Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪익선동고기집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LETHE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Highwaist - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gorae - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪익선동목장 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apple Backpackers

Hotel near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
Apple Backpackers offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Apple Backpackers also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1993
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Apple Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 15000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Apple Backpackers
Apple Backpackers Hotel
Apple Backpackers Hotel Seoul
Apple Backpackers Seoul
Apple Backpackers Hotel
Apple Backpackers Seoul
Apple Backpackers Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Apple Backpackers to the airport?

Apple Backpackers is 16.3 mi (54-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Apple Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Apple Backpackers offers an airport shuttle.

Does Apple Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Apple Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Apple Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Apple Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Apple Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Apple Backpackers have a pool?

Apple Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Apple Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Apple Backpackers to downtown Seoul?

Apple Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Seoul.

Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and nice price

Very great location! It’s is near to the train station and this train station is very convenient with 3 lines(No. 1, 3 and 5.) Around the guest house are many restaurants and convenience stores. The staffs are friendly and really helpful. Will come back, if i have a chance to visit Korea :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I really like about this place is its very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
그 호텔은 세 번째예요. 그럼 다시 돌아가서 그것은 서울의 한복판에 있습니다. 그래서 아주 편리하죠. 감사합니다. 곧 만나요 !!! C'est la troisième fois que je viens dans cet hôtel. Alors je vais y retourner. Il est situé au centre de Séoul, donc très pratique. Merci et à bientôt!!!! This is the third time I have come to this hotel. So I'm going to go back to that. It is located in the centre of Seoul, therefore very convenient. Thank you and soon!!!!
Stayed 17 nights in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
対応言語に英語、日本語も書いてありましたが、入国手続きに時間がかかり、チェックインに遅れそうだったため電話したところ、韓国語しかわからないと言われ、非常に困りました。ホテルにいるスタッフも韓国語しか話していないようでした。（たまたまなのかもしれませんが） エアコンのリモコンも韓国語で書かれていたため、使い方が判りませんでした。 窓が浴室にしかないため部屋の臭いがなかなか抜けません。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ที่พักดี​ เดินทางสะดวก​มีความเป็นส่วนตัว​ ที่สำคัญราคาถูกมากกกกกกก​ ควรไปพักนะคะ​ ไปพักมารอบที่2แล้วค่ะ
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
簡単にチェックインができました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sungbae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최악입니다

가격대비 별로입니다 침구에 곰팡이가 있고 이전 사용자의 흔적인진 몰라고 머리카락은 침구에 엄청 많고 직원은 아주 불친절했습니다
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
鐘路三街6番出口から近く、便利。 チェックインの時に対応してくださった女性も、チェックアウトの時の男性も穏やかな感じのいい方でした。 一人の時、また泊まりたいです。
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wai Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

優

酒店很近地鐵站，酒店設備充足和超值，店铺指導細心，必定推介比親友
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

momo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
東大門や南大門から徒歩で行けてアクセスが良い。 鍾路３街駅4番出口から狭いですがエスカレータがあるので 階段を使わずスーツが運べて金浦駅にすぐ乗れます。 建物の最初の出入り口にセキュリティーが有るのが良い。 フロントでPC使えたり無料wifi、コーヒー、お茶が飲めるのも 助かります。 安く泊まり近くにも色々店がある便利な所なので、 多少夜は煩い時がありますが、総合的に良いです。 お宿のスタッフもとても親切です。
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
J'aime cet hôtel proche qui est dans le centre de Séoul. La chambre est spacieuse. C'est la deuxième fois que j'y vais, alors vivement la troisième. A bientôt ^^ 나는 서울의 중심에있는이 가까운 호텔을 좋아합니다. 방은 넓다. 이것은 제가 두 번째로 갈 때, 세 번째로 강하게 나타납니다. 나중에 보자 ^^
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Hsiao-Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

약간의 불편을 감수하셔야합니다.

방음이 안되고 화장실 좁고 바디샴푸및 린스가 방 밖의 공용책장에서 가지고 와서 써야한다는 약간의 불편함을 감수해야하지만 주인분들 매우 친절하셔서 저로선 매우 편안하게 지내다 왔습니다. 종로3가역 7번출구와 매우 가깝고 어디 다녀와도 편도 30분 안팎이라 편리합니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편안하게 잘 묵다갑니다.

사진에서 너무 허름해보여서 걱정했는데 생각보따 깨끗했어요. 그리고 허름하긴한데 그래도 청결에 신경쓰시는것 같았어요. 대신 샤워용품은 없어요.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel is very well located,close to the center

Pour moi, c'est l'hotel ideal. 6 fois que je vais en Coree, j'y retourne en octobre. Je retourne dans cet hotel.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

jeong eun

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주변은 나름 괜찮은데~~~추워요 ^^
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
全ては良い！マスタさん達は優しいし、very kind to upgrade the room!ただトイレのお湯は小さい、お風呂どかシャワー難しい⋯それは惜しいね
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

...

주인 아저씨 친절하시고 좋았는데 밤에 방음이 너무 안되어서 깜짝 놀랐어요 밖에 사람들 떠드는 소리 노래소리가 너무 잘 들려서 힘들었고 방이 좀 더 깨끗했으면 좋겠다는..생각을 했습니다
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

joon young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

굿 스테이 인 애플

만족하고, 추천합니다.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fung sim

Liked: Staff & service

So far so good

Two things I didn't like the hostel. 1. It was located at a back street full of eateries. It was very loud at night when we opened the window. If you close the window and have the ac on, it would be fine. However, we went in May, it's too cold to use AC but too stuffy with the window closed. 2. The bathroom was very moldy and stinked really bad. There was no fan, no window in the bathroom. I asked the owner for an air refresher. He was nice enough to provide one. Other than that, the hostel was located very conveniently​ for travelers. It's just a couple minutes walk from the subway. It was close to a few attractions and there were many good restaurants to choose from. I won't go back though because of the bathroom condition. If you are not sensitive to smell, it is a good place overall.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

仁寺洞に近いホテル

仁寺洞も近いし飲屋街ということでとても食べることに関してはとても便利で雰囲気も良かった 駅も歩いて2分ぐらいのところにあり良かったと思います
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

少し不愉快なホテル

ホテルの立地条件はとてもいいのですがオンドルがあまり聞いてなくとても寒いし部屋には窓もなく暗い部屋でした ダブルの部屋に泊まったのですが金額の割には全然良くないです 冷蔵庫はもともとないと記載されていたけど窓ぐらいはあるかと思っていたので飲み物を少しぐらい冷やすのならば窓の所に置いておけばいいかなと考えてましたが窓もなくベットの頭の所にシャワーとトイレ室があるのではとても快適には過ごしましたとは言えません
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
暖氣不夠，房間太冷
Verified

8/10 Good

りんりん

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ロケーション良し！

一人女性でシングルに宿泊。鍾路３街７番出口すぐにあり（細い路地に入るので最初わからなくて、通りすがりのおばさんに教えてもらいましたが。）スーパーもコンビニも近くに有り便利。少し歩いて５番出口ならエスカレーターが有り、金浦行の地下鉄にすぐ乗れます。キッチンや冷蔵庫も利用できます。東大門まで徒歩30分位で通えるところが本当に良かった！一応耳栓はしていましたが、夜は少しカラオケとかの声が聞こえる事がありました。寒くて冬はお勧めしない、とのレビューが有り、防寒着を持参。夜10時帰宅時にはオンドルで暖かかったのですが、夜中オンドルが切れている時があり寒くて防寒着を着て寝ました。次の日その事を伝えるとそのあとはしっかりオンドルが入り、布団をもう1枚貸してもらったので暖かったです。布団とシーツで毛布系が無いので、ちょっと心配で念のため防寒着を下に敷いて寝ましたが。。。1Fでネットも使えますし、宿のスタッフもとても親切です。私は好きなもの食べたいので朝食なしの方が有りがたかったです。アメニティーは石鹸だけですが、タオルは置いてあるのでいつでも使えて便利でした。冬に行かれる方は100均の便座カバー持って行くと良いですよ。お尻が超ー冷たいので。又リビしたいと思います＝！
Verified

8/10 Good

Masai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅近、焼肉屋さん近い

金浦空港駅から地下鉄一本で行けるロケーションで、最寄駅からも近かくて良い。 ホテルの周りが焼肉屋さん街なので、焼肉が好きな人にはとてもいいところかもしれません。