Original Backpackers | Hostel in Seoul

9.7 (363 Reviews) |   17 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Sungin-dong Hostel | Original Backpackers

17 Bedroom Hostel in Sungin-dong, Seoul

Located in Seoul and with Dongdaemun Market reachable within a 8-minute walk, Original Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around a 16-minute walk from Gwangjang Market, 0.9 miles from Bangsan Market and 1.3 miles from Jongmyo Shrine. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Guest rooms has air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms come complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a seating area. The rooms include a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, American and Asian options. Changgyeonggung Palace is 1.4 miles from Original Backpackers, while Changdeokgung Palace is 1.4 miles away. Gimpo International Airport is 13 miles from the property.

Original Backpackers is located in Seoul.

This 17 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Guest Services, Entertainment, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 363 reviews with the average score of 9.7 . Coming to Seoul and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 17 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Seoul. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Original Backpackers in Seoul is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Original Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

Show more

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Tour or class about local culture
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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

Reviews

Value for money:
9.9
Location:
9.85
Staff:
9.85
Facilities:
9.9
Comfort:
9.8
Cleanliness:
10
Adrian
Oct 14, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Easily the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Amenities are better than that of a hotel
Negative: Nothing.
Summary: Amazing
See All Reviews

Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Privacy curtain, Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Privacy curtain, Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Toothbrush, Bidet, Toilet, Toilet paper, Slippers, Shower, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

Iron, Suit press, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Heating, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Earplugs, Carbon monoxide detector

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenette, Dining table, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing machine, Oven, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Check Hostel Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD $70
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 29 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Sungin-dong
Property Image From $67
         

|
10.0 (5 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • View
  • Security/Safety
Property Image From $25
         

|
10.0 (137 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Property Image From $70
         

9.8 (9 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Security/Safety
  • Guest Services
  • Child Friendly
Property Image From $115
         

New
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
Property Image From $112
         

|
9.0
House
  • 1076 ft² House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Property Image From $71
         

8.8 (6 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
Property Image From $20,016
         

New
Villa
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
Property Image From $134
         

|
9.8 (5 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Fireplace/Heating
Property Image From $83
         

|
9.0
Bed & Breakfast
  • 107 ft² Bed & Breakfast
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
Property Image From $110
         

New
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
Property Image From $70
         

9.7 (353 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • View
Property Image From $22
         

|
8.0
Bed & Breakfast
  • 355 ft² Bed & Breakfast
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
Property Image From $16
         

|
7.0
Hostel
  • 107 ft² Hostel
  • Security/Safety
  • Internet
  • Laundry
Property Image From $46
         

9.7 (25 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Property Image From $111
         

|
9.5 (2 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • View
  • Security/Safety
Property Image From $130
         

|
9.3 (4 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Fireplace/Heating
Property Image From $224
         

|
9.2 (16 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • View
  • Ocean View
Property Image From $65
         

|
9.1 (11 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Accessibility
  • Security/Safety
Property Image From $78
         

9.0 (211 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Property Image From $201
         

|
9.0 (3 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Transportation/Shuttle
Property Image From $93
         

|
8.9 (35 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities