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Hostel Korea Original

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Close to Korea University and Dongdaemun Market Mall, Hostel Korea Original provides laundry facilities, a business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

A small, neatly organized bedroom with a single bed, a desk, and a small cabinet.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

A small, compact room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a curtain.

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

A bunk bed room with a desk and a chair.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

A bunk bed room with a desk, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a small bedside table, and a wall with a patterned wallpaper.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room A (Shared Bathroom)

A room with two beds, a TV, a window, and a desk.

Twin Room A (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room A (Shared Bathroom)

A small, compact room with a single bed, a bedside table, a small desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Single Room A (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room B (Private Bathroom)

A small, single-bed room with a bunk bed, a ceiling fan, a mounted TV, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

Twin Room B (Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, Hostel Korea Original is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeongdong Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863

What's nearby

  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a fountain in the foreground.
    Cheonggyecheon
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large stone building with a central tower, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
    Korea University
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dongmyo Shrine
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    5 min walk
  • 한국통닭
    6 min walk
  • Bright Side
    6 min walk
  • Yukjeon Gukbab Sinseol-Dong Station Branch
    4 min walk
  • 육전국밥
    4 min walk

About this property

Hostel Korea Original

  • Hostel near Korea University
  • Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original provides laundry facilities, a business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Outdoor pool access nearby
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hostel Korea Original feature comforts such as heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and hair dryers
    • Heated floors, communal kitchens, and refrigerators

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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

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 (on request)
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel Korea Original have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Hostel Korea Original pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Hostel Korea Original doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Korea Original?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hostel Korea Original?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 1000 (subject to availability).

Does Hostel Korea Original provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KRW 45000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel Korea Original located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cheonggyecheon and Korea University. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sinseol-dong Station is only a 5-minute walk and Dongmyo Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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