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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall

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Near Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Original Backpackers provides free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Terrace/patio

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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F3-4, 313-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03105

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Dongmyo Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪에베레스트 (Everest) - ‬1 min walk
  • Everest Curry World
  • 원보양꼬치
  • ‪어다우커피 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel near Dongdaemun Market Mall
Located close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Original Backpackers provides free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Local meal delivery service, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Original Backpackers boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Shared accommodations
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

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

Original Backpackers Seoul
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Original Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Original Backpackers located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park are also within 15 minutes. Dongmyo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dongdaemun Station is 10 minutes.

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