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Hostel Korea Original

Hostel Korea Original

Seoul Seoul
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
With a stay at Hostel Korea Original, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Korea University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Namdaemun Market.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 33 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Business center
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser
  • Shared microwave
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Computer station
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Other details

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cheonggyecheon - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Korea University - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Dongdaemun Market Mall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Sungshin Women's University - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Gwangjang Traditional Market - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Changgyeonggung Palace - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Sungkyunkwan University - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Insa-dong - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Korea House - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Hanyang University - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Namsan Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Myeongdong Street - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64.5 km / 40.1 mi
The preferred airport for Hostel Korea Original is Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN).

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Unicode Support true
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines CESCO (S. Korea)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 45000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 6000.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul 110-863, South Korea