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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Original Backpackers in Seoul offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental, American, and Asian breakfast is served with juice, cheese, and fruits. The hostel provides a washing machine, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Dongdaemun Market is an 8-minute walk away, Gwangjang Market 1.4 km, and Bangsan Market 16-minute walk. Gimpo International Airport is 21 km from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, bathroom comfort, and breakfast provided by the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jakemckay96
Australia
“Clean room, with yltra clean facilities and great staff” - Poon
Singapore
“Staff was friendly, nice, helpful. AI Washer/dryer is available, pantry/kitchen has everything you need. Comfortable spaces for toilet/showers, very clean as well! Bed is so comfortable! Best facilitated hostel ever :)” - Beatriz
Brazil
“All the installations are very complete and convenient , everything is really clean. The breakfast is really good. The hostel provides everything you need for free and the owener Juyoung is really sweet and helpful. Definitely the best hostel I...” - Ellie
United Kingdom
“Really nice hostel! It was so clean, the showers were nice, room was good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Really close to the station and got dropped off next to it from the airport bus so was a great location. Breakfast was nice as well....” - Sergii
Poland
“It was my favorite hostel during the whole trip! The owner is a very kind and warm person, he recommended a lot of things to see, to go and to eat. Beds were super comfortable, everything is clean and new. Bathrooms were super nice and clean too....” - Yanz12345
Australia
“Easy check in and access to facilities, friendly and communicative host, and really clean and comfortable overall! We really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you Juyoung!” - Heli
Finland
“Perfect for my last nights in Seoul. The beds were supercomfy and the bathrooms were clean. Provided breakfast was also a good bonus.” - Wannederlust
Philippines
“This hostel is excellent, its my 2nd time booking here.” - Ryan
New Zealand
“One of the best hostels I've stayed at, everything is new and modern. There is lots of space in the rooms and bathrooms. Comfy beds with 2 pillows. There is a massive rooftop for chilling out and also a communal kitchen/longue with air con. Free...” - Sam
India
“The private room and shared bathroom was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The common area, kitchen and rooftop space was also well designed and maintained. We liked the hosts and they very super helpful with all our request. The metro...”
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Child policies
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.