Title: Hostel Korea Original Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=6489165&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hostel Korea Original Start your day connected with in-room WiFi then dive into the city's rich history or take a refreshing dip in the nearby outdoor pool. ## Photo gallery for Hostel Korea Original ![Fridge, microwave - Hostel Korea Original (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/23e09f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hostel Korea Original (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/1d55142d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Hostel Korea Original (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/4938aede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Hostel Korea Original (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/c6025e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Hostel Korea Original (Seoul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/6eb4e983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Korea University and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, a business center, in-room WiFi. Guests can also enjoy outdoor pool access nearby, concierge services at their fingertips and tour/ticket assistance to help plan their trip. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Laundry room - Housekeeping - Kitchen £13 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=6489165&PinnedHotelID=6489165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - 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86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ![Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/9f3bf406.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Private bathroom - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/dca58a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Type A) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ![Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/3af1a97a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Type B) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Private bathroom - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ![Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/5a8ed65d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen - 107 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/fbc8916d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room ![Economy Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6489200/6489165/95876db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Quadruple Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Fireplace Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSeoul-Hotels-Hostel-Korea-Original.h6489165.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSeoul-Hotels-Hostel-Korea-Original.h6489165.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.57559%2C127.02042&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4detd3nAV_jq0EnosFAyB-B4PT0=) 20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-863 #### What's nearby - Dongmyo Shrine \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Cheonggyecheon \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Korea University \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Dongdaemun Market Mall \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Dongdaemun History and Culture Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Sinseol-dong Station - 5 min walk - Seoul Station - 16 min drive - Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪이삭토스트 - ‬2 min walk - ‪맷돌로만 - ‬4 min walk - ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬4 min walk - ‪PRNT - ‬2 min walk - ‪마실정육식당 - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Hostel Korea Original Hostel near Korea University Close to Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hostel Korea Original provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Outdoor pool access nearby - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and luggage storage - Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at Hostel Korea Original include comforts, such as fireplaces and heated floors, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas. 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Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - Mosquito nets - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access ### More - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fireplace - Heated floor - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Laundry detergent ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: KRW 1000 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 6000.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Hostel Korea Original Seoul Korea Hostel Korea Original Seoul Hostel Korea Original Seoul Hostel Korea Original Guesthouse Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hostel Korea Original Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hostel Korea Original have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Korea Original? ### Is Hostel Korea Original pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hostel Korea Original? ### What time is check-in at Hostel Korea Original? ### What time is check-out at Hostel Korea Original? ### Does Hostel Korea Original provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hostel Korea Original located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hostel Korea Original Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.6 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 5.8 Eco-friendliness ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 135 6 - Okay 84 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 29 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Saleh 30 Nov 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dirty 🙁 ##### Saleh Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Samson 9 Oct 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We did not check in at this location. The rooms were noticably dirty and smelly. Insects were visible and sheets were stained. An alternative room had similar problems with smells and cleanliness. Hotel management continues to be evasive and has not responded to Expedia requests for a refund. Will be escalating my complaints. ##### Samson Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Affordable & small rooms but worth it Stayed in small room in property that includes TV & twin bed. Good for solo traveler. Bathrooms have toilets & showers in same room. Good location about 5 minute walk from subway & airport bus. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yong 12 May 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to rail and bus stations. Lots of restaurants nearby. ##### Yong Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### James 2 Apr 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Please buy a normal hotel room not this ##### James Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice for the cost! Inexpensive place to sleep and leave my bags in a central area it was easy to see so much of Seoul. The place was quiet and nothing was too dirty. Would absolutely stay here again! ##### Michael Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jelena 21 Feb 2024 Good location. Scruffy, but quiet ##### Jelena Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laura 3 Jul 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This place is definitely cheap which is great, but the building is a little rundown and the bathrooms were very unkept. ##### Laura Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities very good!! ##### ?? Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service It's great value. Clean. Private room. There's no one at the front desk until later in the afternoon, so don't lock yourself out of the room early on a Sunday morning. ##### Steven Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Walter 7 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very difficult to find the location. Most importantly, I booked a single room with private bathroom but the room was suddenly not available, I had to use a shared bathroom and they rejected my request for any refund! ##### Walter Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### kristy 6 Apr 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service The location is convenient, close to underground. Around 15 mins if walking to Dongdaemun. The room especially the toilet is smelly even not in use for a day. ##### kristy ### 6/10 Okay #### Sam 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Cheap place to stay. They didn't have the double bed we reserved so put in a twin room. Hot rooms no A/C. Toilets and shower are in the same small room so needs cleaning frequently which does not seem to happen. Kitchen is alright nothing special. Found used floss sticks on the desk upon entry to the room as well which questioned the cleanliness. Good location, close to metro and markets. ##### Sam Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kitman 31 Jul 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dirty Very quite district and feel unsafe to go back at night Staff are not always here and answer the phone call ##### Kitman Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Entica Narciso 23 Oct 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Honestly, I don't even know if this place breaches and safety violations seeing how filthy it is. The filth is very evident in all the molds on the wall/floor/bedsheet/furniture/bathroom and stench. I understand that this is a budget hostel but it's very rundown and I was questioning the whole time if this place can pass living condition inspections. I wouldn't recommend this place. Either find somewhere else or top up a bit of money and get a cheap hotel. ##### Entica Narciso Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 10 Mar 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not stay here I am appalled that this property remains open and is even an option for anyone to stay in. To begin with, there were no staff to help us check in or out despite assurances to a 24 hour desk. They lost our booking and insisted it did not exist and forced us to wait in the middle the night despite the booking being confirmed and accurate. When we were finally given a room it was so filthy that we left within 20 minutes and were forced to book a more expensive hotel. Bugs crawling over the floor, clearly unwashed sheets that were strained and had hairs on them, mould on the walls and ceiling fan. There’s budget travel and then there’s this. You don’t get what you pay for. You receive a health hazard. When we left, there was no one at the desk to help us check out and the front door was left wide open. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Daniel 25 Jul 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities First, this hotel is hard to find even if you have Google Maps. Then, there is often no front desk staff. Then it is DIRTY. I am actually concerned about whether this place meets fire codes. Here was my big problem: the wifi died in my room. I was told by a staff member that I just had to accept that - people in another room had possibly done something to the router. Because I need wifi for work, I rebooked to another hostel. I expected Hostel Korea to return my fees for the days I did not stay there. They promised wifi, I was told I could not have it, and I had to find a place where I could do work. First a guy agreed in writing to refund my fees, then he refused to pay me. It was crazy. Poor moody guy. So I am assuming that if a person has trouble here, the person will not be helped and if he/she leaves to find a more responsible hostel, the person will not receive a refund even if the owner/manager initially agrees. Furthermore, Expedia will do nothing to help you. So this is it for Expedia. I'll use another service. I know this hostel is cheap and many of us are on a budget, but I do not think it would be wise to go into a dirty place where they may just not help you and you will feel forced to move anyway. Tyere is a really nice hostel called Sunrise Inn Dongdaemun very close by. They will treat you with respect there and it is CLEAN. ##### Daniel Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 6 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities フロントに誰もいない、外出中なのでLINEやWHATSAPPで名前を送れとあるが送っても何の返事もないので電話したら2回とも途中で切れた。部屋番号だけLINEで来たが鍵がもらえないと意味ない。もうひとり韓国の人も困って電話していた。20分くらいして？やっと「ごめん」と言ってフロント係（電話の声で予想したように韓国人に見えない男性）が来たらチェックイン機械（使えない）のボックスからカードキーを渡されてようやく部屋に入れた。 場所は一号線東大門からふたつめで悪くないしホテル高価な週末で8000円台もしかたないがチェックインできないなんてあんまりだ。 酷暑の日なので部屋に冷蔵庫欲しかった（逆に強すぎるエアコン止められなかった） トイレがシャワー室兼ねるので水浸しで気持ち悪かった。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### RUMI 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 台所が埃と油分ベタベタなので、清潔にしてほしい。 また電子レンジやお湯をもらう程度なら問題ないですが、調理器具がIHで使い方が判らず、使い方の表示も欲しいです。 駅・スーパーに近く、散策がてら東大門まで歩ける距離と立地はいいので、宿は寝るだけと割り切る節約志向派ならお勧めします ##### RUMI Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kady 26 Apr 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Catastrophique . Très sale. Mauvaise odeur dans la chambre et odeur d'humidité. Cheveux retrouvés par terre, sous le lit et dans la salle de bain. Toilette sale. Lavabo sale. Poussières sous le lit, faux ongles par terre. Frigo pas vidé. Salle de bain pareil, pate dentifrice trouvée. Lavabo bouché. Pas d'eau chaude pendant mes 2 derniers jour. Chambre pas nettoyée, très sale Une experience horrible. ##### Kady Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### YOONSU 16 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 프론트카운터가없어서 이용하는데 많은 어려움이있었고 가격저렴한거빼고 정말로 전부다 별로입니다 ##### YOONSU Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yoshino 15 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 価格と、交通の便を考えるとかなり良かったです。地下鉄も近いですが、なによりバス停が近く、本数も多く、ソウルのほとんどの地域に1本で行くことが出来ます。空港リムジンバスも来ます。 他のクチコミ通り、水周りは共用かつ古いのもあり、気になりますが、数日なら我慢できるかと。わたしはリピートありです。 部屋に冷蔵庫もあり、テレビもあります。(210号室はテレビがつきませんでしたが) ##### Yoshino Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Taro 31 Dec 2024 個室が確保されていたのはよかったです。 ただ、日本語対応できるとあったものの、実際はほとんどできませんでした。臭いが気になりました。シャワーもありましたが、近くの銭湯に行きました。 安く泊まる上ではよかったかもしれません。交通の便もよかったです。 ##### Taro Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 飛行機が遅延して翌日の朝になりました。事前にメール連絡はしましたが、フロントには誰もいなく電話かLINE どちらかして下さいとの事でしたが、どちらもつながりませんでした。30分後には、こられ翻訳機でチェックインをしたい事を伝えてもイライラする態度の悪さで嫌な気分になりました。チェックイン方法をもう少し考えて欲しいですね。他の方の口コミのようにあまり綺麗ではありませんが、値段相応だと思いました。タオルは、1階で自分で交換ができ、朝は、コーヒーとパンがありました。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryuki 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Amenities シャワー、トイレは共用だったので衛生に厳しい方は気になるかと思います しかし、コンビニも近いですし何よりこの料金にしてはとても満足でした スタッフさんは韓国語と英語が通じます ##### Ryuki Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ## 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