Original Backpackers
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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, and outdoor seating area. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental, American, and Asian breakfast is served with juice, cheese, and fruits. The hostel provides a washing machine, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Dongdaemun Market is an 8-minute walk away, Gwangjang Market 0.9 mi, and Bangsan Market 16-minute walk. Gimpo International Airport is 13 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, bathroom comfort, and breakfast provided by the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Heating
- Baggage storage
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hanief
Japan
“It is well located. The place is clean and the host is super nice.” - Hope
Singapore
“Rooms and showers were clean. Host used whatsapp to check in conveniently and recommend things to do in Korea.” - Alexandre
Switzerland
“Hostel was excellent, hosts were super nice and extremely helpful. They helped me organize a trip to the DMZ and book a bus, and gave great suggestions.” - Sergio
France
“The best hostel room I have ever stayed at. The bed was comfortable, the room has lockers, and the toilet and showers are very clean and modern. Staff is also very friendly. You can cook your breakfast, included in the price. I strongly recommend it.” - Zuzana
Slovakia
“So clean! Close to everything (shopping , food, metro, culture). The staff is extremely helpful, the pretty rooftop is a great bonus” - Daniel
Colombia
“Everything was perfect, the room is good, the toilet is alway clean, the kitchen and the rooftop are excellent. The two guys in the front are the best they help me with my plan for the day, with information about transport… maybe the best hostel I...” - Guilaran
Philippines
“It was clean. The owners are very friendly and helpful. You can request for your room to be cleaned, or if you forget, they will remind you. The breakfast was great, with fruits, cereals, eggs, and more. My room was just the right size for me. The...” - Fiona
Germany
“The stay was so great - by far our favorite accommodation during our South Korea trip. The shared bathroom was big and comfortable. The staff was so nice and spoke perfect English. One of the two even helped us with our last-minute booking to...” - Georgela
Philippines
“The hostel was clean and it smelled really good. It had all the things I needed and more. They have a rooftop lounge too! The location is perfect. They have free breakfast on top of all that! The owners and their staff were so helpful and super...” - Jetrovin
Philippines
“everything. . free breakfast. super clean space. rooftop is amazing! staff are exceptional! i love the guys who owns and manages the space - inkoo and juyoung.”
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Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.