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title: "Hostel Korea Original, Seoul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostel Korea Original in Seoul: rated 6.8 by guests, 1.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hostel · ★★
# Hostel Korea Original

Sungin 2(i)-dong, Seoul, South Korea

6.8 ·  Okay 1,659 reviews ·  #1450 #1,450 of 1,496 in Seoul ·  6.5 Location score
## About Hostel Korea Original

Hostel Korea Original is a hostel in Sungin 2(i)-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It holds a 1.5-star rating. Guests rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 1,659 reviews. It is 3.9 km from the centre of Seoul. The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 20 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 33

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2002

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 42

20-12, Jong-ro 65-gil, Jongno-gu [kpophostel.com](http://www.kpophostel.com)

## How Hostel Korea Original scores

Better rated than 2% of hotels in Seoul

-   Guest rating **6.8**
-   Location **6.5**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Seoul average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **87**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sinseol-dong Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">46 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seoul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   백남준 기념관650 m
-   이움피움 봉제역사관900 m
-   한양도성길 낙산공원 암문31.0 km
-   Seoul City Wall Museum1.1 km
-   한양도성박물관1.1 km
-   쇳대 박물관 (LOCK MUSEUM)1.1 km

## Hostel Korea Original: in detail

At Hostel Korea Original, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the laundromat and laundry service provided at Hostel Korea Original. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and bottled water. Hostel Korea Original offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Hostel Korea Original, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

## Compare Hostel Korea Original with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hostel Korea Original

### How do guests rate Hostel Korea Original?

Hostel Korea Original has a guest rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,659 reviews, which is better than 2% of rated hotels in Seoul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Korea Original?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Hostel Korea Original include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Hostel Korea Original from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), is 20 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hostel Korea Original have?

Hostel Korea Original has 33 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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