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Hostel Korea Original

1.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, near Korea University

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Breakfast area
Front of property
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Staircase
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is €20
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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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
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
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

  • Sinseol-dong Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 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 centre and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A computer station, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • A water dispenser, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel Korea Original include comforts, such as fireplaces and heated floors, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • 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 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

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
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

MONETIZATION_ON

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Korea Original?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Korea Original on 18 Mar 2025 start from €19.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (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 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 322 reviews

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 Good

Yong

Easy access to rail and bus stations. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: 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

??

very good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: 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

Liked: 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

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

Liked: 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 traveller

Liked: 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Sayaka

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hyun Jeong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024