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Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Korea University

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Breakfast area
Fridge, microwave
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Staircase
Close to Korea University and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, a business center, in-room WiFi. Guests can also enjoy outdoor pool access nearby, concierge services at their fingertips and tour/ticket assistance to help plan their trip.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fireplace
The current price is ₹1,701
₹1,871 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Korea University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 61 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 72 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 21 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 26 min drive
  • Sinseol-dong Station - 5 min walk
  • Dongmyo Station - 8 min walk
  • Changsin Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Hostel Korea Original, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market. Also, Myeongdong Street and Korea University are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sinseol-dong Station is 5 minutes and Dongmyo Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KRW 45000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of KRW 1000 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KRW 6000.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostel Korea Original does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Korea Original?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostel Korea Original?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostel Korea Original.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostel Korea Original?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KRW 45000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Korea Original?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of KRW 1000 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hostel Korea Original?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hostel Korea Original and nearby?

Hostel Korea Original has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Does Hostel Korea Original have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hostel Korea Original like?

Hostel Korea Original is in Jongno-gu, a short 5-minute walk from Sinseol-dong Station and 14 minutes' walk from Korea University.

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Hostel Korea Original Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Easy access to rail and bus stations. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Yong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Michael, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

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!
Walter, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Scruffy, but quiet
Jelena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very good!!
??, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's great value. Clean. Private room. There's no one at the front desk until later in the afternoon, so don't lock yourself out of the room early on a Sunday morning.
Steven, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

This place is definitely cheap which is great, but the building is a little rundown and the bathrooms were very unkept.
Laura, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Sam, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is convenient, close to underground. Around 15 mins if walking to Dongdaemun. The room especially the toilet is smelly even not in use for a day.

4/10 Fair

Dirty Very quite district and feel unsafe to go back at night Staff are not always here and answer the phone call
Kitman, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Entica Narciso, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

1-night trip

6/10 Good

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。
4-night trip

4/10 Fair

SUNCHUL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jeyun, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Ryuki, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Inmog, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zachariah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

me encanto
Kevin Aldair, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

여기는 진정 외국 여행객을 위한 숙소에요 저는 한국인이라.. 욕실이 공용이라 밖에 있으니 불편했어요
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Sayaka, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

First, this hotel is hard to find even if you have Google Maps. Then, there is often no front desk staff. Then it is DIRTY. I am actually concerned about whether this place meets fire codes. Here was my big problem: the wifi died in my room. I was told by a staff member that I just had to accept that - people in another room had possibly done something to the router. Because I need wifi for work, I rebooked to another hostel. I expected Hostel Korea to return my fees for the days I did not stay there. They promised wifi, I was told I could not have it, and I had to find a place where I could do work. First a guy agreed in writing to refund my fees, then he refused to pay me. It was crazy. Poor moody guy. So I am assuming that if a person has trouble here, the person will not be helped and if he/she leaves to find a more responsible hostel, the person will not receive a refund even if the owner/manager initially agrees. Furthermore, Expedia will do nothing to help you. So this is it for Expedia. I'll use another service. I know this hostel is cheap and many of us are on a budget, but I do not think it would be wise to go into a dirty place where they may just not help you and you will feel forced to move anyway. Tyere is a really nice hostel called Sunrise Inn Dongdaemun very close by. They will treat you with respect there and it is CLEAN.
Daniel, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hyun Jeong, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Chiao Ling, 3-night trip