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Original Backpackers

Original Backpackers

Seoul
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Original Backpackers, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, Original Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of Gwangjang Market and Gwanghwamun. This hostel is 6 minutes drive to Bukchon Hanok Village and 6 minutes drive to Myeongdong Street.

Our spacious rooms feature air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and complimentary high-speed WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure.

Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Free self-serve breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available
  • Free breakfast
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser
  • Shared microwave
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Original Backpackers. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Dongdaemun Market Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cheonggyecheon - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Migliore Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gwangjang Market - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Changgyeong Palace - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Korea University - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Jangchung Arena - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
The Shilla Duty Free Shop - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Sungkyunkwan University - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Insa-dong - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Korea House - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Sungshin Women's University - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi
The preferred airport for Original Backpackers is Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN).


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Location

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