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Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
Property entrance
Economy Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Staircase

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$19
$18 nightly
$19 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Explore the area

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20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863
  • Place, Dongmyo Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheonggyecheon
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Korea University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

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

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room A (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B (Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room B (Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

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Economy Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3

1 Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun Market Mall. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lotte World.
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What's nearby

  • Dongmyo Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Korea University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪맷돌로만 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪이삭토스트 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪선명희pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PRNT - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪마실정육식당 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hostel Korea Original

Hostel in Seoul, near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

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

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