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Reviews of Hostel Korea - Original 1 stars

20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03112 Seoul, South Korea

#463 of 532 hotels in Seoul

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 391 hostel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.1

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room airconditioner is not functioning properly; hence we opened the windows to get the cool air inside the room.

    Value for money

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They put me in a room without no mini fridge (which was advertised) and promised to move me to another room (as I had two bookings for two separate dates) but never did. The staffs are never there and you have to leave a voicemail for them. I was also woken up at 1am twice by the same staff, once for a wake-up call to a temple which turns out to be the room next to me and another asking if I got my room card I think the water heater was broken on my floor halfway of my stay since the water was freezing cold.

    This is my second stay here and for a budget traveler this is a good place especially since it's near airport bus stop and in between two subways (Sinseoldong and Dongmyo) making traveling easy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff almost always absent Not very clean, the floor of the room was dirty , also the bed had hair on it.

    affordable price not bad location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nobody at reception, they gave me wrong room, and also room could be cleaner

    Hostel was relatively close to city, private room was okay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    I still love Seoul and will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We’ve already stayed here way back 2020 and the hostel then was really clean and maintained but 4 years after it became messy and the staff aren’t always available

    This hostel is ideal for those traveling within a budget. It also has nice location which is accessible to restaurants, market and bus station/ subway.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I arrived at the hostel, my card to enter the room was not there as indicated in the online check in email. After two hours an attendant appeared and put me in another room for a night, the next day they changed the room. The day before I left, I was bothered several times by two attendants, saying that I hadn't paid for my accommodation, despite showing it on the booking and bank apps. Until 11pm they kept knocking on my room. And I was questioned several times.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    great location good value for money small bathroom otherwise ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom very tiny unable to really take a proper shower

    location is great not far from subway station. it has a good vibe rooms are very compact . not esy to take a shower in a tiny bathroom. toast and some jam and tea offered in the morning. i stayed only one niht and it was ok for that

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    7.0
    Affordable price and good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms 🚻 are a little bit small

    Very good and affordable price 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's very messy in the reception area. Room was very small but I expected less for the price I paid and really happy that we had our own bathroom. Good location though.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Good value for a decent place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is like 2x3meters. It’s a 5-7minute walk to the nearest train station exit/entrance and 6-8minute walk to the nearest bus station/stop. It is 3 city blocks away from Dongdaemun Cloud. The white sheets and pillow cases have stains (old) but smells clean. The small refrigerator is very old and I have not tried if it is working. The table mirror is small. There are no cabinets.

    The room is all to yourself and good for 2 people (separate single beds). It has a working hair dryer but I haven’t checked if the small refrigerator was working since I did not use it. There are slippers provided at the main lobby ground floor where you leave your shoes. Check in and check out is fast and convenient. There’s an electric fan and airconditioning unit. There is enough sockets to charge and hangers to hang clothes.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    5.0
    An ok place to lay your head after a long day
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little grubby and we barely saw any staff. Just had a number to contact

    The hostel was close to all public transport. The beds were comfortable and it was warm with good warm water pressure

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is strategic

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    5.0
    It is an ok choice for a couple of days.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean

    Close to public transport, nicely heated

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    5.0
    Meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t see any personnel, check in over phone, don’t know why I had to wait until 16:00 for that. Pictures on booking have rooms that don’t exist (common area).

    Location. Pretty close to metro.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use some new paint and furniture but fine.

    Very clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    7.0
    A bit scruffy, but quiet place to sleep, well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirt, very dirty facilities. Also no sign on the building - very difficult to find

    Location, quietness

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    5.0
    Not the best but passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirt, mold (especially in the shower room), one of the drying machines was half broken (could tear clothes), no receptionist (need to call them every time)

    Great location, heater in the room, clean towels, quiteness outside, washing machine & drying machine

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    5.0
    for one night, im good..and thank you so much to the workers who the one respond for my whatsapp
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the fan in the room is too loud, and there is someone else can open the door using another room card.. there is couple try to enter my room accidently, and at that time i am going to sleep..its not really secure i guess..

    the person incharge is responsive via whatsapp, and good in consideration toward guest situation

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Hostel Korea – Original consider one of the cheapest hostel in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No lift inside the hostel, be prepare to carry your luggage up the stairs. No receptionist at the counter, you have to communicate with the staff for check-in.

    Nearby to Line 1 metro, Dongmyo station exit 2 with lift & Sinseol-dong station exit 12 with lift. There are 3 floors where 1st & 2nd floor are shared bathroom & 3rd floor with private bathroom. There’s a cold & hot water dispenser in the kitchen, you can also do some cooking here.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are just fine considering the price nonetheless I saved a lot of time and money when roaming around.

    My 2nd time to stay at this hostel and it is strategically near to most of the train stations and some of the places I want to go.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    5.0
    Honest review
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet is not clean and doesn't have proper drainage. You have to wait for the water to go down after you shower. The electric fan provided in our room can't be used by the person on the double deck so it's quite hot but thankfully it's already the start of the autumn season. The bedding is not quite clean and the pillows so I have to use linen fabric for any bugs and have to use my towel to cover the pillow and the bed.

    What I like the most is the hostel is near to Dongmyo and Sinseoldong Stations. The hostel is in between those stations mentioned. The place was also near a bus stop. Restaurants are everywhere, the neighborhood is nice and quiet. The hostel also provides a kitchen (which we didn't use) but a must if you don't like to eat outside, they also have iron for clothes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    It was a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The address was very confusing and even the taxi driver had to drive around many lanes to find the location. They need to write the correct way to reach when coming from airport by bus.

    It is good value for money. The staff is co-operative. They provide the best toiletries including as many hand towels as you use and tooth brushes.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    5.0
    Do not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom are ridiculously small and the rooms barely closes. The room i stayed in was overall okay but not really clean....

    The localisation is good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was affordable compared to staying in hotels for 5 days it will cowt you around 20,000 but here just less than 10,000 pesos and jusy few minutes walk from dongmyo bus station

    Stayed in September 2023

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