Hostel Korea - Original
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Hostel Korea - Original
Hostel
20-12 Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03112, South Korea
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Last booked 6 hrs ago
Amenities
Karaoke
Fax/copying service
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Smoking area
Currency exchange
Express check-in and check-out
Concierge service
Front desk (limited hours)
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Property Description
With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Myeongdong Street.
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6.6/10
Very happy near shopping center and near subway very good
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Surroundings
Metro: Sinseol-dong
(240m)
Metro: Dongmyo
(430m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
1 Bed in Female Dormitory Room
1 single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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11
Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)
1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Shower
Daily housekeeping
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12
Single Room A (Shared Bathroom)
1 single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Shower
Electric fan
Toothbrushes
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16
Twin Room A (Shared Bathroom)
2 single beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Shower
Electric fan
Toothbrushes
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11
Twin Room B (Private Bathroom)
1 bunk bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Shower
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10
Double Room (Shared Bathroom)
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Shower
Electric fan
Toothbrushes
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13
Single Room B (Private Bathroom)
1 single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Shower
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Guest Reviews
6.6/10
192 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness5.9
- Amenities6.3
- Location7.4
- Service6.6
Average for similar properties in Seoul
AI Summary
The room is spacious and comfortable with an automatic air conditioning system. Convenient location near subway stations and amenities. However, guests consistently reported low cleanliness standards and unpleasant odors.
NETZA KAREN
December 16, 2024
If you have limit budget it’s good place to go ~
It’s close with tourist area so you can find a lot of restaurants
Anastasiya
September 9, 2024
Well, it's ok for one night. But there's a very unpleasant sewer smell. The sink is full of water, it's impossible to wash. But there is a kitchen, coffee, and water.
Guest User
September 17, 2024
World service!! Even though we cannot check in but we are send to another hostel by taxi!!!
Guest User
February 16, 2025
The primary issue with this hostel is the lack of staff. Not once did I ever see a person on the front desk, and their automatic check-in is broken! So EVERYONE I saw, including myself, had to ring up the hostel to find out which room we were staying in. Pretty dirty too. Underneath my bed was a judge amount of dust, the walls were dirty and the kitchen leaving a fair amount to be desired.
Good amenities however, even if the shower is on top of the toilet.
Anonymous User
May 24, 2024
I used to stay here end of 2017 and early 2018
At that time thie place was cozy and neat
But this time different
Disappointed
Sharmine
April 3, 2025
Too dirty. The sheets are all stained.
Rosie96
June 30, 2024
This hostel is really good location wise. You’re a 5 minute walk from bus stops and trains. We booked a double room, but got a twin room, which we didn’t mind about. It’s not the cleanest hostel, but it’s a cheaper stay so wouldn’t expect much more. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Guest User
July 29, 2024
I booked private room for two weeks - first of all, they didn’t have my room ready when I arrived to I was asked to move to another room the next day.
Room I got for first night was not bad except bathroom - very dirty and has mold everywhere.
Private room I got later was without a window (it was saying city view in my booking details) and smelled really bad.
They also didn’t gave me money back for earlier checkout.
Not recommended
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Karaoke
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Smoking area
Currency exchange
Restaurant
Restaurant
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Express check-in and check-out
Concierge service
Currency exchange
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
Japanese
Malay
Russian
Thai
Food & Drink
Room service
Activities
Karaoke
Additional charge
Public Areas
Water purifier
Smoking area
Shared kitchen
No smoking in public areas
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Business Services
Postal service
Fax/copying service
Safety & Security
Security personnel
Intruder alarm
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–24:00
Check-out: 00:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]09:30–23:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 19 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2002
- Number of Rooms: 34
With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Myeongdong Street.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 33 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 33 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.