Original Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Dongdaemun Market Mall

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Near Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Original Backpackers provides free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heating

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Microwave

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Microwave

Toaster oven

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Microwave

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Economy Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Microwave

Toaster oven

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Microwave

Toaster oven

7 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Washer/dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Microwave

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to Original Backpackers. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed.

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

What's nearby

Dongdaemun Market Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gwangjang Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Dongmyo Station - 6 min walk
Seoul Station - 16 min drive
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪에베레스트 (Everest) - ‬1 min walk
‪원보양꼬치 - ‬9 min walk
‪Everest Curry World - ‬2 min walk
‪동대문 설렁탕 - ‬2 min walk
‪어다우커피 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

Hostel near Dongdaemun Market Mall

Located close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Original Backpackers provides free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Local meal delivery service, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser

Room features

All guestrooms at Original Backpackers boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Similar properties

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

₩111,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room washer/dryer
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Meal delivery service
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Shared kitchen access
Spices
Toaster oven

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board on request
Laundry detergent
Printer
Shared accommodations
Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Original Backpackers Seoul

Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Original Backpackers?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Original Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Original Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Original Backpackers located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park are also within 15 minutes. Dongmyo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dongdaemun Station is 10 minutes.