Original Backpackers

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Original Backpackers in Seoul offers a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. The hostel features air-conditioning, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a laundry service, outdoor seating area, culture classes, and full-day security. Additional amenities include express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, and streaming services. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, American, and Asian breakfast is served, including juice, cheese, and fruits. The dining area provides a comfortable space to start the day. Prime Location: Located 21 km from Gimpo International Airport, the hostel is highly rated for its friendly host, comfortable bathrooms, and quality breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American

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Availability

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1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hugues
Belgium Belgium
“Nothing that I didn’t adore. Firstly the location well connected with different subway lines. The accommodations were high quality + perfectly cleaned. Nice Breakfast included. The mattress was big and very comfortable. You receive 2 pillows of...”
Elif
Turkey Turkey
“Everything was more than great! It’s perfect for a solo female traveler. It’s very clean, quiet and has everything that you could look for. Juyoung and Iksoo were so nice and helpful. They recommended me great local places to eat and they even...”
Sophia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, lovely staff, spacious rooms and amazing shared space. The social aspect was good too if you wanted to mingle but also great if you just wanna chill and be by yourself. Highly recommend!”
Caroline
Austria Austria
“It feels like coming home when you enter this hostel :) The staff is super nice, the breakfast is great, the bed is sooo comfortable, and you have the best view from the rooftop terrace. It was already my second time here, and for sure not my last”
Lorena
Australia Australia
“The property was clean, bed comfy and the overall ammenities and facilities are fantastic! One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in!! staff are so wonderful and helpful - there is also a group chat where recommendations are posted and can meet...”
Lara
Croatia Croatia
“Everything! Amazing staff, great amenities, free laundry and breakfast!”
Chong
Singapore Singapore
“Near subway. Room is clean and comfortable. Staff is very helpful.”
Haley
Australia Australia
“Excellent location next to public transport and the airport limousine. Free breakfast was quite good, had a good spread. Able to get washing done in the hostel.”
Freddy
Australia Australia
“Everything, Clean room and Bathroom, Free Breakfast and use Washing Machine, Great Location Great host! Cant ask anything else. Great WhatsApp group with lots of information about activities and recommendations.”
Philippe
France France
“Very great hostel The staff is very helpfull. They helped me to get a metro/bus card, money changing and a sim card at good conditions (shops are in the same block). You only have to get from the airport (direct bus /Dongdaemun stop) and they will...”

Property surroundings

House rules

Original Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Original Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 2024-00005호