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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)
8 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Economy Quadruple Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)
9 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)
9 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)
8 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
10 square metres
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
9 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with business center, near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Namdaemun Market.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 33 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Computer station
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

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

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Heated floors

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 6000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 9:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines CESCO (S. Korea)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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