Hostel Korea Original
7.4
Very Good(304 reviews)
20-12 Jong-ro 65-gil, Sungin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2-762-7406
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Hotel Description
Original Korea Hostel
Welcome to Hostel Korea Original, located at 20-12 Jong-ro 65-gil, Sungin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Nestled in a vibrant area rich with cultural heritage, this laid-back hostel is just a 5-minute walk from the closest metro station and offers easy access to the bustling energy of Seoul. Guests can enjoy nearby attractions, including the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace and the serene Jogyesa Temple, both within a short distance. The surrounding district is bustling with food stalls and flea markets, providing an authentic taste of local life. The design of Hostel Korea Original is both functional and cozy, ensuring that guests feel right at home.
The hostel features compact rooms equipped with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, offering both shared and private bathroom options. For those looking for a bit more convenience, some rooms come with kitchenettes, making it ideal for longer stays. Each morning, a continental breakfast is available to help kickstart your day of exploring Seoul.
Among the hostel’s amenities are a welcoming front desk, smoke-free environment, and kid-friendly facilities, ensuring comfort for all types of travelers. While there’s no fitness center or spa, the common areas, including a shared kitchen and lounge, provide ample space for guests to relax and socialize. The hostel prides itself on its commitment to guest safety, implementing health protocols to ensure a worry-free stay.
Transport convenience is a highlight of this location, with Gimpo International Airport just a 50-minute transit ride away and Incheon International Airport reachable in about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This accessibility makes Hostel Korea Original a perfect choice for both domestic and international travelers.
During your stay, you’ll find a plethora of activities and experiences available nearby. Guests can explore the enchanting Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional Korean homes are beautifully preserved, or visit the iconic N Seoul Tower for panoramic city views. Don't miss the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), known for its futuristic architecture and lively design market, only a short 19-minute ride from the hostel.
For dining options, the area is rich with culinary delights. You can savor delicious Korean fried chicken at the nearby 한국통닭 숭인동본점 or experience the unique offerings of 마실정육식당, a butcher shop restaurant that serves exceptional cuts. Enjoy a hearty meal at 수타생고기, known for its prime Korean beef, or indulge in the comforting dishes at 행복한밥상, just a 9-minute taxi ride away.
With so much to offer, Hostel Korea Original invites you to experience its welcoming atmosphere and convenient location, making it an ideal base for your Seoul adventure!
The hostel features compact rooms equipped with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, offering both shared and private bathroom options. For those looking for a bit more convenience, some rooms come with kitchenettes, making it ideal for longer stays. Each morning, a continental breakfast is available to help kickstart your day of exploring Seoul.
Among the hostel’s amenities are a welcoming front desk, smoke-free environment, and kid-friendly facilities, ensuring comfort for all types of travelers. While there’s no fitness center or spa, the common areas, including a shared kitchen and lounge, provide ample space for guests to relax and socialize. The hostel prides itself on its commitment to guest safety, implementing health protocols to ensure a worry-free stay.
Transport convenience is a highlight of this location, with Gimpo International Airport just a 50-minute transit ride away and Incheon International Airport reachable in about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This accessibility makes Hostel Korea Original a perfect choice for both domestic and international travelers.
During your stay, you’ll find a plethora of activities and experiences available nearby. Guests can explore the enchanting Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional Korean homes are beautifully preserved, or visit the iconic N Seoul Tower for panoramic city views. Don't miss the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), known for its futuristic architecture and lively design market, only a short 19-minute ride from the hostel.
For dining options, the area is rich with culinary delights. You can savor delicious Korean fried chicken at the nearby 한국통닭 숭인동본점 or experience the unique offerings of 마실정육식당, a butcher shop restaurant that serves exceptional cuts. Enjoy a hearty meal at 수타생고기, known for its prime Korean beef, or indulge in the comforting dishes at 행복한밥상, just a 9-minute taxi ride away.
With so much to offer, Hostel Korea Original invites you to experience its welcoming atmosphere and convenient location, making it an ideal base for your Seoul adventure!
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. The rooms feature compact yet functional layouts for comfort
2. Breakfast options available to start your day right
3. Convenient access to public transport and major attractions
4. Shared kitchen and lounge areas for guest interaction
5. Nearby restaurants offering diverse dining experiences
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Gyeongbokgung Palace
37 min
Bukchon Hanok Village34 min
N Seoul Tower43 min
Jondeokjeong Pavilion29 min
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)19 min
Nearest locations
행복한밥상
9 min
수타생고기11 min
Pho Hang11 min
마실정육식당12 min
한국통닭 숭인동본점13 min
問問13 min
Dongmyo restaurant 동묘양식당13 min
Rotary Dining14 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 50 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
20-12 Jong-ro 65-gil, Sungin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Airports:
Gimpo International Airport
Transit: 50 min
Incheon International Airport
Transit: 1 hr 34 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
Jongno District
Busy district with lavish Gyeongbokgung palace & Jogyesa Temple, plus food stalls & flea markets.
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Services
Front desk
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Airport shuttle
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Kitchen in some rooms
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
4.0
8 reviews
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1
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2
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4
Andrius Bureika
2/5
Naaah, stay here maximum one night :)Amount of dirt and mold everythere was really spectacular. After check in room wasn't cleaned with old beddings, so it took few hours to find someone and be able to change beddings and pillow covers. Location is good, but next time I would definitely would pay a bit more to avoid place like this.
Anupam Inamdar
5/5
Low budget, basic facilities, very polite staff, small rooms with comfortable beds. Best place if you are on a long budget tour
Дарья Митрофанова
1/5
There are advantages of this hostel: 1. The hostel is located in a good place, there are mini-stores for shopping nearby. 2. There is a common waiting area with sofas where you can surf the Internet. 3. The kitchen is equipped: with a toaster, coffee machine, large refrigerator, stove, hot/cold water and ice machine. 4. Free shampoo and shower gel. 5. Sometimes there is bread and jam in the kitchen for breakfast. But there are many more disadvantages: 1. Dirty showers and toilet (combined), it smells terrible, hair and mold are everywhere. 2. The kitchen is also dirty and when the bread for breakfast runs out, they may not provide it, 3. You have to wait a very long time for the administrator. 4. Terrible dirt in the room where you can wash your clothes. 5. They don't change the linen in the rooms themselves (we had to constantly ask and change it ourselves) 6. During our 11 days of stay, the room was never cleaned (we had to take a vacuum cleaner and clean it ourselves). 7. The management is extremely unfriendly and unprofessional. 8. There was a situation where we put our clothes in the wash before 00:00 (according to the hostel rules, this is allowed), our clothes were washed and we had to throw them in the dryer. We had to leave the next morning, they refused to turn on the dryers, and we had to leave at 9:00 by bus to another city. The administrator refused to understand our situation, saying that some "system" was working that turned off the dryers. Although before that, we washed and dried clothes without any problems. As a result, we have wet clothes in dryers that do not work, and in the morning they will stink and be ruined. Bottom line: for this money, you can find much better accommodation. If you are staying for 1 day, you can tolerate these inconveniences. But we strongly do not recommend this hostel, you can only come here to spend the night. The management is very nasty.
A Mtsyri
1/5
Disgusting place. It smells like parasha. The bathroom is full of mold. The staff is aggressive and the owner is a disgusting person. No breakfast. No air conditioning. Everything is very old. I don't recommend it!
Aleksandr “Вареник” Varenik
2/5
Overall good. But , Bed linen in the room is not changed. It's hot in the room. The showers are dirty and moldy and smell of sewage. They don't allow you to weigh yourself on the scales. The staff is always unhappy. Cleaning is completely absent. The price is not expensive but it's not worth it, different administrators say different prices. There is no competence at all.
Małgorzata Sosulska
1/5
Beware, you who enter here...Dirt, stench, syphilis and a grave are a big understatement.The room was small, claustrophobic, dirty fridge, walls and bedding. The toilet is full of urine, hair and fungus that makes you want to take your filth back to your homeland just to avoid using the bathroom.I can't give 0 stars so I give one for the good location close to the metro and fast internet.
Wiggly Roads
3/5
This place is decent, but could be so much better if they cared. The room is clean enough, with aircon and fan, enough space for sure.Kitchen is a pass, most things you need and decently clean. Lobby a nice touch, and smoking table outside (this area could EASILY be enhanced for sitting).Cleaning the bathroom is either non-existent, or just a surface wash (you need cleaner and a scrub brush). Bath/shower scum on the walls/door, toilet seat, sink/faucet etc. I don't understand why some places don't clean and sanitize multiple times a day (the ones who do it well really shine). I don't think bleach or anything similar is used (think of all of those people you are showering 🚿 with🙀😬).The front desk is intermittently manned by a variety of seemingly nice people, though very hands-off. There are signs for how to self-check-in, and It's not clear if anyone is really running the place. Mostly they come and go on electric bikes/scooters, which you might mistake to be the main business here if you didn't know it was a hostel. All in all not a horrible place, definitely well located, but some care would be greatly appreciated by paying customers. 🙏🏽🤔🛌 🚻✌🏾
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Daniel G
1/5
Terrible place. Dirty, disorganized and it was difficult to find even with Google Maps. Some guy shows up at the front desk willy nilly based on my experiences. That's nothing, however. ||I would not trust the people who run this place. …