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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Original Backpackers in Seoul offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a lounge, shared kitchen, laundry service, outdoor seating area, culture classes, full-day security, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, American, and Asian breakfast is served with juice, cheese, and fruits. The property includes a dining area, kitchenette, washing machine, bidet, hairdryer, coffee machine, dining table, outdoor furniture, and outdoor dining area. Prime Location: Located 21 km from Gimpo International Airport, the hostel is an 8-minute walk from Dongdaemun Market, 1.4 km from Gwangjang Market, and 2.1 km from Jongmyo Shrine. Nearby attractions include Changdeokgung Palace and Myeongdong Station. 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
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cynthia
France“The location was perfect - near a Dongdaemun station exit, within one minute of the bus station (as well as the airport limousine bus station!). The breakfast available is simple yet very good, and they are not skipping on quality for it. The...” - Neeske
Germany“The breakfast was good and very nice that you could make your own! The staff was really nice and they have a WhatsApp group where they recommend you on what to do. The area is a bit random but very good connected and there are lots of cheap food...” 
Britag000
Australia“Super fantastic hostel. Kind staff, clean rooms and facilities . everything you need for your holiday they provide- washer/dryer/Laundry pods, towels, ear plugs, breakfast,coffee, filtered water, noodles, loan chargers, the most comfy pillows and...”- Kiran
Nepal“This hostel really feels like a home away from home. I met amazing people and super friendly hosts. Also I really enjoyed the cozy common areas, and the rooftop view at night was unforgettable. Even though I only stayed for one night, it made my...” - Nico Germany“Perfect hostel! Location is directly next to 2 Metro stations. Everything very clean and modern. Also breakfast really good for hostel breakfasts”
- Maryrose
United Kingdom“Communication was great to notify me to come to breakfast; food was great too 😉” - Jackson Australia“One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in. Super clean and comfortable. Facilities are great with a free washer and dryer, and bathrooms are always very clean. Staff were super helpful recommending things through WhatsApp. I even ended up booking...”
- Anna
Denmark“Cleanest hostels I have ever been to! Beds were super comfortable, shower was amazing and all the guys working there are so nice and speak perfect english! Would definitely stay there again.” 
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 :)”
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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.
