Original Backpackers

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American

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Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Haley
Australia Australia
“Excellent location next to public transport and the airport limousine. Free breakfast was quite good, had a good spread. Able to get washing done in the hostel.”
Freddy
Australia Australia
“Everything, Clean room and Bathroom, Free Breakfast and use Washing Machine, Great Location Great host! Cant ask anything else. Great WhatsApp group with lots of information about activities and recommendations.”
Philippe
France France
“Very great hostel The staff is very helpfull. They helped me to get a metro/bus card, money changing and a sim card at good conditions (shops are in the same block). You only have to get from the airport (direct bus /Dongdaemun stop) and they will...”
Iva
France France
“Communication with Original Backpackers was easy, they have sent me what’s app message for the check in and showed around the hostel. They are very welcoming and friendly. Hostel is perfectly situated close by the metro and bus, easy walkable as...”
Julius
Denmark Denmark
“The best hostel we have ever stayed at. The two guys running the place are so kind and sweet, they can help you with everything and come with recommendations on what to do and what to eat. They have washing machines and are very helpful and fun...”
Bjørn
Denmark Denmark
“Staff was really great, helped me extend my booking, book a train ticket, and recommended a lot of places to go. The rooms are clean, and pretty quite.”
Richard
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“I loved this hostel so much that I wanted to stay longer, but it was so popular that I couldn’t extend my stay.”
Kiran
Nepal 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...”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easily the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Amenities are better than that of a hotel”
Axelkaas
Netherlands Netherlands
“The owner was incredible and all of the facitilies and rooms were super clean! Besides that it was very close to a metro station that allowed me to go anywhere in the city rather fast :)”

Property surroundings

House rules

Original Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Original Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.