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Hostel Korea Original

20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-guSee map

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Top reasons for booking
Good location
Near subway and airport bus stops. Easy access to city center and tourist spots. Conveniently close to various restaurants, food stalls, and markets.
Friendly staff
According to user reviews, most guests think the hotel service is great
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Business center
4.3/5Great 371 reviews
Reviews summary
Central location near subway and bus stops. Friendly staff, affordable budget option, quiet environment, and comfortable private rooms available for travelers.
Exploring the area
Sinseol-dong Station, 300m, About 5 mins from hotel by foot
Cheongnyangni Station, 2.4km, About 5 mins from hotel by car
Gimpo International Airport, 20.4km, About 23 mins from hotel by car
50
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)
2 beds

9.0 m²

32
Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)
Bed type arranged at check-in

9.0 m²

29
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A)
1 single bed

8.0 m²

26
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
2 beds

10.0 m²

25
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 double bed or bigger

9.0 m²

35
Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B)
1 single bed

8.0 m²

2
Triple Room Shared Bathroom
2 beds

10 m²

2
Single - Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

8.00 m²

6
Economy Quadruple Room
Multiple beds
2
Quadruple with Shared Bathroom
2 beds
3
Twin Bed Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

9 m²

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Reviews

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4.3/5.0

Great

371 reviews
Location
4.5
Services offered
4.3
Cleanliness
3.9
Atmosphere & facilities
4.1
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Central location near subway and bus stops. Friendly staff, affordable budget option, quiet environment, and comfortable private rooms available for travelers.
Location
Near subway and airport bus stops. Easy access to city center and tourist spots. Conveniently close to various restaurants, food stalls, and markets.
Services offered
Friendly and helpful staff. Multilingual assistance, luggage storage, housekeeping on request, and complimentary morning coffee and bread provided.
Cleanliness
Generally clean rooms with tidy bedding. Quiet environment and acceptable hygiene standards for budget travelers staying a few days.
Atmosphere & facilities
Cozy budget rooms featuring TV, refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi. Common kitchen and laundry areas available for guest convenience.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Clean rooms
Good location
Friendly staff
Kitchen facilities
Lira *********
Reviewed: 24 Oct 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) · 2 Adults · 4 Nights

service: Good hotel location: Good
Licca *****
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) · 1 Adults · 1 Nights

Good hotel and kind staff
koleen ********
Reviewed: 11 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) · 2 Adults · 6 Nights

transport access: cleanliness: breakfast: hotel location: service:
Klook User
Reviewed: 24 Jan 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) · 2 Adults · 2 Nights

its an ok hostel and the staff is nice
raphael ******
Reviewed: 8 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) · 4 Adults · 3 Nights

transport access: accessible hotel location: near to tourist attractions
raphael ******
Reviewed: 8 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom · 4 Adults · 1 Nights

hotel location: easy access transport access: accessible
raphael ******
Reviewed: 16 Dec 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) · 4 Adults · 2 Nights

budget friendly transport access: accessible hotel location: best location for tour 2nd time’s here
Zenith ******
Reviewed: 1 Dec 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) · 2 Adults · 11 Nights

Staffs are so kind. The facility is convenient and affordable. The subway is so near. A lot of foods stalls. Thank you Klook for making our trip smooth.☺️ hotel location:10/10 transport access:10/10 cleanliness:8/10 service:10/10 breakfast:10/10
Klook User
Reviewed: 14 Aug 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) · 1 Adults · 4 Nights

VERY RECOMMENDED AND I WILL STAY HERE FOR NEXT VACATION. NEAR TO SINSEOL DONG STATION. GUYS DO STAY HERE FOR SOLO TRAVELER. AFFORDABLE. THANNNKKSS HOSTEL KOREA👍👍( i put the view of the way how to reach the hostel)
MuhammadAiman ******
Reviewed: 16 Jun 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) · 2 Adults · 4 Nights

Great location. nearby subway and bus so okay and easy access. stairs a bit high but ok dor its price. great job

Overview

Hostel Korea Original

First open:2002-01-01
Rooms:33
Star rating:

With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namdaemun Market. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bukchon Hanok Village.

Description

With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namdaemun Market. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Sinseol-dong Station

Metro stations
300m

Cheongnyangni Station

Train stations
2.4km

Gimpo International Airport

A major domestic and regional international airport, offering convenient flights to nearby East Asian cities.

Airports
20.4km

Attractions

Golden Spa

500m

Seoul Folk Flea Market

600m

Emart Cheonggyecheon

600m

Cheong-Gyecheon

800m

Seoul Central Market

1.1km

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

1.1km

Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun)

1.1km

Heunginjimun

1.1km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Business center
General
Non-smoking throughout
Communal microwave
Communal refrigerator
Accessibility
Housekeeping
Airport transportation(additional charge)
Safety & security
Safety deposit box
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Reception services
Concierge
Front desk (limited service hours)
Tourist info desk
Fast check-in
Fast check-out
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 16:00 - Before 00:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children are not allowed at this hotel

Other fees

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.

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