Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Staircase
Property entrance
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863
  • Korea University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Quadruple Room

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Seoul

With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Myeongdong Street.

What's nearby

  • Korea University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

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
  • ‪Frank Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪potter's coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪배미선 꿀맛 닭강정 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪코바코 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hostel Korea Original

Hostel in Seoul, near Korea University
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.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

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.

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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