Original Backpackers

Property class: 2
Hostel within walking distance of Dongdaemun Market Mall

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When you stay at Original Backpackers, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Bukchon Hanok Village and Namdaemun Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Dongmyo Station is 6 minutes and Dongdaemun Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Washer/dryer
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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View all photos for 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

A bunk bed room with a black wardrobe labeled 404E and 404F, a window with blinds, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

A corridor with bunk beds labeled 403A to 403D, each with a curtain and a small shelf.

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Beds Room

A single bed with a metal frame, white bedding, and a window with blinds.

Standard Twin Beds Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Twin Beds Room

A bunk bed room with a small table and a trash bin.

Economy Twin Beds Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Room

A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a wooden headboard.

Single Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a wall-mounted light switch.

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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ABOUTSTAY DONGDAEMUN
Jongno-gu
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 48 reviews
$39 nightly
The price is $44
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
ABOUTSTAY DONGDAEMUN
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About the neighborhood

Map
F3-4, 313-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03105

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 55 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 74 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 16 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 20 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 26 min drive
  • Dongmyo Station - 6 min walk
  • Dongdaemun Station - 8 min walk
  • Jongno 5-ga Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪동대문 설렁탕 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪동대문 양육관점 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Everest Curry World - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪진고개 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Eternity - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

  • When you stay at Original Backpackers, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Bukchon Hanok Village and Namdaemun Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Dongmyo Station is 6 minutes and Dongdaemun Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Shared accommodations
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Original Backpackers Seoul

Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Original Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Original Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Original Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Original Backpackers and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Dongdaemun History and Culture Park (10-min walk) and Myeongdong Street (2 mi), along with Bukchon Hanok Village (2.1 mi) and Gyeongbokgung Palace (2.3 mi).

What's the area around Original Backpackers like?

Original Backpackers is a short 6-minute walk from Dongmyo Station and 10 minutes' walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

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