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Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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Breakfast area
Fridge, microwave
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Staircase
Property entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863

What's nearby

  • Korea University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪마실정육식당 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪이삭토스트 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪이차돌 신설동점 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪버무리 떡볶이 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪만리성 - ‬7 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 computer station, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Korea Original feature comforts such as fireplaces and heated floors, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, heated floors, and separate dining areas

Languages

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

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
  • 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

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

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

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 at Hostel Korea Original?

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 Market Mall and Dongdaemun Design Plaza are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sinseol-dong Station is only a 5-minute walk and Dongmyo Station is 8 minutes.

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Hostel Korea Original Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 326 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please buy a normal hotel room not this
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yong

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to rail and bus stations. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the cost! Inexpensive place to sleep and leave my bags in a central area it was easy to see so much of Seoul. The place was quiet and nothing was too dirty. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jelena

Good location. Scruffy, but quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is definitely cheap which is great, but the building is a little rundown and the bathrooms were very unkept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

I am appalled that this property remains open and is even an option for anyone to stay in. To begin with, there were no staff to help us check in or out despite assurances to a 24 hour desk. They lost our booking and insisted it did not exist and forced us to wait in the middle the night despite the booking being confirmed and accurate. When we were finally given a room it was so filthy that we left within 20 minutes and were forced to book a more expensive hotel. Bugs crawling over the floor, clearly unwashed sheets that were strained and had hairs on them, mould on the walls and ceiling fan. There’s budget travel and then there’s this. You don’t get what you pay for. You receive a health hazard. When we left, there was no one at the desk to help us check out and the front door was left wide open.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap place to stay. They didn't have the double bed we reserved so put in a twin room. Hot rooms no A/C. Toilets and shower are in the same small room so needs cleaning frequently which does not seem to happen. Kitchen is alright nothing special. Found used floss sticks on the desk upon entry to the room as well which questioned the cleanliness. Good location, close to metro and markets.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kitman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty Very quite district and feel unsafe to go back at night Staff are not always here and answer the phone call
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Entica Narciso

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, I don't even know if this place breaches and safety violations seeing how filthy it is. The filth is very evident in all the molds on the wall/floor/bedsheet/furniture/bathroom and stench. I understand that this is a budget hostel but it's very rundown and I was questioning the whole time if this place can pass living condition inspections. I wouldn't recommend this place. Either find somewhere else or top up a bit of money and get a cheap hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kady

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Catastrophique . Très sale. Mauvaise odeur dans la chambre et odeur d'humidité. Cheveux retrouvés par terre, sous le lit et dans la salle de bain. Toilette sale. Lavabo sale. Poussières sous le lit, faux ongles par terre. Frigo pas vidé. Salle de bain pareil, pate dentifrice trouvée. Lavabo bouché. Pas d'eau chaude pendant mes 2 derniers jour. Chambre pas nettoyée, très sale Une experience horrible.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

YOONSU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
프론트카운터가없어서 이용하는데 많은 어려움이있었고 가격저렴한거빼고 정말로 전부다 별로입니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoshino

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
価格と、交通の便を考えるとかなり良かったです。地下鉄も近いですが、なによりバス停が近く、本数も多く、ソウルのほとんどの地域に1本で行くことが出来ます。空港リムジンバスも来ます。 他のクチコミ通り、水周りは共用かつ古いのもあり、気になりますが、数日なら我慢できるかと。わたしはリピートありです。 部屋に冷蔵庫もあり、テレビもあります。(210号室はテレビがつきませんでしたが)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Taro

個室が確保されていたのはよかったです。 ただ、日本語対応できるとあったものの、実際はほとんどできませんでした。臭いが気になりました。シャワーもありましたが、近くの銭湯に行きました。 安く泊まる上ではよかったかもしれません。交通の便もよかったです。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
飛行機が遅延して翌日の朝になりました。事前にメール連絡はしましたが、フロントには誰もいなく電話かLINE どちらかして下さいとの事でしたが、どちらもつながりませんでした。30分後には、こられ翻訳機でチェックインをしたい事を伝えてもイライラする態度の悪さで嫌な気分になりました。チェックイン方法をもう少し考えて欲しいですね。他の方の口コミのようにあまり綺麗ではありませんが、値段相応だと思いました。タオルは、1階で自分で交換ができ、朝は、コーヒーとパンがありました。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very difficult to find the location. Most importantly, I booked a single room with private bathroom but the room was suddenly not available, I had to use a shared bathroom and they rejected my request for any refund!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

SUNCHUL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeyun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ryuki

Liked: Amenities
シャワー、トイレは共用だったので衛生に厳しい方は気になるかと思います しかし、コンビニも近いですし何よりこの料金にしてはとても満足でした スタッフさんは韓国語と英語が通じます
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Inmog

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Aldair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
me encanto
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
여기는 진정 외국 여행객을 위한 숙소에요 저는 한국인이라.. 욕실이 공용이라 밖에 있으니 불편했어요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024