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-service 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

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Heating

Blackout curtains

3 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Blackout curtains

2 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Blackout curtains

2 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

7 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Blackout curtains

3 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Blackout curtains

2 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

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

Standard Twin Beds Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Washer/dryer

Blackout curtains

2 bathrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

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
Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪에베레스트 (Everest) - ‬1 min walk
‪동대문 설렁탕 - ‬2 min walk
‪Everest Curry World - ‬2 min walk
‪원보양꼬치 - ‬9 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-service breakfast, laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Local meal delivery service, luggage storage and a water dispenser

Room features

All guest rooms at Original Backpackers have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 transport

No on-site 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 washing machine/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 lift

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 accommodation
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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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?

Checkout 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.