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Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property
Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul

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Hostel Korea Original

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Breakfast area
Property entrance
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Laundry room
Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Overview of Hostel Korea Original

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863
  • Popular LocationKorea University14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDongdaemun History and Culture Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationDongdaemun Design Plaza2 min drive
  • AirportSeoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)71 min drive

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) | View from room

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Property entrance
Hostel Metro
Free WiFi
Business services
Laundry
Soundproof rooms
2.8 out of 5, (103)
The price is CA $31
per night
CA $39 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Hostel Metro

About the area

Seoul

Heart of Seoul.Your stay at this Jongno-gu hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Myeongdong Street and Gwanghwamun. Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Korea University - 14 min walk
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 2 min drive
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 2 min drive
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Sinseol-dong Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • 이삭토스트 - 2 min walk
  • EDIYA COFFEE - 2 min walk
  • 마실정육식당 - 8 min walk
  • 만리성 - 7 min walk
  • 골목흑돼지 - 3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Korea Original

Hostel near Myeongdong Street in Seoul
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hostel Korea Original. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Hostel Korea Original offers 33 accommodations with fireplaces and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 6000.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 45000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 6000.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hostel Korea Original Seoul
Korea Hostel
Korea Original Seoul
Hostel Korea Original Seoul
Hostel Korea Original Guesthouse
Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Hostel Korea Original Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 298 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Entica Narciso, Singapore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, I don't even know if this place breaches and safety violations seeing how filthy it is. The filth is very evident in all the molds on the wall/floor/bedsheet/furniture/bathroom and stench. I understand that this is a budget hostel but it's very rundown and I was questioning the whole time if this place can pass living condition inspections. I wouldn't recommend this place. Either find somewhere else or top up a bit of money and get a cheap hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is definitely cheap which is great, but the building is a little rundown and the bathrooms were very unkept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

kristy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is convenient, close to underground. Around 15 mins if walking to Dongdaemun. The room especially the toilet is smelly even not in use for a day.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Fleas
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short but excellent!
It was a short but amazing. The room was being upgraded as the reservation was overlapped with other guest. Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arparus(penny), Bangkok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, feel like own home. Friendly staff ^^ i will stay again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although brief, we had an amazing stay in Hostel Korea. Seoul was beautiful and the hostel was brilliant value for money and very comfortable with great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019