Zaza Backpackers hostel is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Seoul. The property is around 1.3 miles from Dongwha Duty Free Shop, 1.4 miles from Jogyesa Temple, and 1.5 miles from Bangsan Market. Jongmyo Shrine is 1.6 miles away, and Gwangjang Market is 1.6 miles from the guest house. At the guest house, the units include a private bathroom with a hair dryer. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Myeongdong Station, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Namdaemun Market. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 12 miles from Zaza Backpackers hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Seoul
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  • Wandex
    Germany Germany
    Location, quiet nights, comfy beds, lounge/common area, good wifi, communication with staff.
  • Fendi
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Close to metro, near to myeongdong night market. Next to 🇲🇾 halal restaurant. The owner Min, were nice and kind. And the receptionist were nice and helpful too. Unfortunately I couldn’t get her name. 😅
  • Natasha
    Philippines Philippines
    This is my 4th booking with Zaza Backpackers Hostel. My first stay with them was in 2016 and I keep coming back because of the friendly staff, convenient location, and I always generally have a great stay overall. They provide everything you need...

Hosted by Kyungmin Jung

9.2
9.2
Host Review Score
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Kyungmin Jung
Zaza Backpackers hostel, high quality Guesthouse in Myeongdong, Seoul. Zaza Backpackers is located in Myeongdong, central place of Seoul-sightseeing. Being located in the vicinity of Namsan, Zaza Backpackers has a clean natural environment even in the city center, Myeongdong, Seoul. Visitors can easily enjoy shopping culture in Myeongdong, Seoul as well as in other markets such as Namdaemoon market and Dongdaemoon market. And also visitors can reach Insadong, famouse for traditional Korean culture, Cheonggyecheon and old palaces shortly. We promise you a comfortable rest in our Guesthouse in Myeongdong, Seoul and easy access to downtown.
Visitors can easily enjoy shopping culture in Myeongdong, Seoul as well as in other markets such as Namdaemoon market and Dongdaemoon market. And also visitors can reach Insadong, famouse for traditional Korean culture, Cheonggyecheon and old palaces shortly.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Korean,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Zaza Backpackers hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules

Zaza Backpackers hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa BC-Card Cash Zaza Backpackers hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Due to local licensing guidelines, this property is only able to accept non-Korean citizens. Korean citizens cannot be accommodated at this property. All guests must present a valid passport and proof of on-going travel upon check-in.

Please note that children cannot be accommodated in the single room.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zaza Backpackers hostel 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Zaza Backpackers hostel

  • Check-in at Zaza Backpackers hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at Zaza Backpackers hostel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family

  • The prices at Zaza Backpackers hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Zaza Backpackers hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Zaza Backpackers hostel is 1,950 feet from the center of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.