Original Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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F3-4, 313-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03105
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Twin Beds Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Beds Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Seoul

Located in Seoul (Jongno-gu), Original Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Myeongdong Street.

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪에베레스트 (Everest) - ‬1 min walk
  • Everest Curry World
  • 원보양꼬치
  • ‪어다우커피 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall
Original Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with washers/dryers and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Original Backpackers. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Shared accommodation
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Original Backpackers Seoul
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul