Original Backpackers | Hostel in Seoul

9.7 (449 Reviews) |   17 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Sungin-dong Hostel | Original Backpackers

17 Bedroom Hostel in Sungin-dong, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 8-minute walk, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around a 16-minute walk from Gwangjang Market, 0.9 miles from Bangsan Market and 1.3 miles from Jongmyo Shrine. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Guest rooms has air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms come complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a seating area. The rooms include a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, American and Asian options. Changgyeonggung Palace is 1.4 miles from Original Backpackers, while Changdeokgung Palace is 1.4 miles away. Gimpo International Airport is 13 miles from the property.

Original Backpackers is located in Seoul.

This 17 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Ocean View, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 449 reviews with the average score of 9.7 . Coming to Seoul and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Movie nights
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 2024-00005호

Reviews

Value for money:
9.9
Location:
9.85
Staff:
9.85
Facilities:
9.9
Comfort:
9.8
Cleanliness:
10
Lena Alexandra Gamst
Jan 21, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Norway
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Would like to gatekeep this Hostel. It has been the best equipped and easiest Hostel to stay in for several nights, didn’t need to ask for a single thing cause everything is very easy available to you. Free washer, dryer, coffee, earplugs, heated toilet and even has hairbrushes and hairties! Very clean and the duvet and pillows were more comfy than the one I have at home. We got daily messages with recommendations of what to do and what to see. Every single part of this hostel is very thought through!
Negative: Every district of Seoul offers different vibes, and here wasn’t my personal favourite area. But super easy to commute, so will for sure stay here next time as well.
Summary: Better hostel than most Hotels!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carbon monoxide detector, Air conditioning, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Lockers, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carbon monoxide detector, Air conditioning, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carbon monoxide detector, Air conditioning, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Slippers, Toilet, Body soap, Bidet, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

Private entrance, Suit press, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carbon monoxide detector, Air conditioning, Heating, Reading light, Earplugs, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenette, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Wine glasses, Toaster, Kitchenware

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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