Itaewon Backpackers

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to a shopping center, within easy reach of N Seoul Tower

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Bicycling
Terrace/patio
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Balcony
View from property
Dining

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Bunk Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room (6 Person Room, Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (4 Person Room, Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room (5 Person Room, Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room (Shared Bathroom )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19-8 Itaewon-ro 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 140-891

What's nearby

  • Itawon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hyundai Department Store - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 48 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 11 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 20 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 23 min drive
  • Itaewon Station - 8 min walk
  • Hangangjin Station - 11 min walk
  • Hannam Station - 17 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪다운타우너 한남 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪아르모니움 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪소하 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪쎄오 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Take c - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Itaewon Backpackers

Itaewon Backpackers puts you just a 5-minute drive from Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain Park. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Itaewon Station is 8 minutes and Hangangjin Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Offsite parking nearby (KRW 1800 per hour)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KRW 75000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of KRW 10000 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs KRW 1800 per hour

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Itaewon Backpackers
Itaewon Backpackers Hostel
Itaewon Backpackers Hostel Seoul
Itaewon Backpackers Seoul
Itaewon Backpackers Seoul
Itaewon Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Itaewon Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Itaewon Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Itaewon Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Itaewon Backpackers.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Itaewon Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KRW 75000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Itaewon Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of KRW 10000 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Itaewon Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (5-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Itaewon Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Itaewon Backpackers also has a garden.
What's the area around Itaewon Backpackers like?
Itaewon Backpackers is located on the Strip in Yongsan-gu, a short 8-minute walk from Itaewon Station and 16 minutes' walk from Namsan Mountain Park.

Itaewon Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

At 12:20am someone knocked on our door while we were sleeping and said they gave us the wrong room so we had to change it. We checked in around 6:30pm but it took them about 6 hours to figure out that we were given a wrong room. I specifically asked where's the bathroom during the check in since I knew we were getting shared bathroom. However wben the employee told us where the bathroom is we were bit surprised because it was a private bathroom instead. Anyway, it was a horrible experience of waking up in the middle of the night and packing everything to switch the room. I've stayed at numbers of hotels and good amount of hostels but by far this was the most unprofessional and had the worst service. While writing this review, I realized during check in, they didn't even ask us for our booking name/info or anything and just took us to our room. Only if they checked our booking info, we wouldn't have to wake up in the middle of the night to switch the room. We were literally thrown outside while they were apologizing to the other customers and reorganizing the room where the other customers already have used. Besides this horrible experience, I still wouldn't recommend this place because it's filthy and the location is pretty shady. It is a cheap place to stay but if you're looking for somewhere as cheap as this place but way better condition then you should go to Myeongdong.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

good location, basic place
it's a basic place. fairly dated. Room was old looking and so was the shared bathroom.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great for location, bad for noise and room size
Great hostel except for a few things. Our room (and many others) were right off the common area with kitchen and bathroom so it was fairly loud in the morning. We had a double room, which was tiny. It was clean, staff was awesome, breakfast was standard. Location was great. I would stay again if we got a much cheaper rate. With the noise and size of the room it wasn't worth what we paid.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Our stay at Itaewon Backpackers
We had a good experience. Location is close to main streets and army base. Many steps down to it and many steps on site. Limited meeting/meal area in hostel. Hosts were not too friendly or available. Were most concerned about keeping shoes off rather than greeting us. It was clean and warm. Host kept our luggage while we toured the last day which was nice.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Strategic location
As a muslim, I can easily find 'halal' food such as Tukish kebab, Indonesian/Malay food, Muslim Korean kim chi. This place is near to Seoul mosque & Itaewon subway station. Very convenient....I like it
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MASAYUKI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

방 좋은데 방음 살짝 안되요.
5인 패밀리룸 숙박했습니다. 전반적으로 무난했고 방 자체는 깨끗했는데 같은 패밀리룸인 옆방에서 코고는 소리가 울려서 벽 옆에 1인침대에서 잔 친구가 잠자기 힘들어했습니다.. 남자분들이 문 열고 다니는 것도 좀 불편했구요. 방이 위치한 1층의 청결도는 나쁘지 않았는데 아침먹으러 3층 부엌 올라갔을 때 부엌 상태는 친구들에게 도저히 올라오라고 할 수 없었습니다... 토스트랑 딸기잼, 땅콩잼이 제공되었는데 기대했던 것보단 조금 실망스러웠어요 ㅠ ㅜ
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

싼값에 가긴 그뤠잇! 거의다 외국인들이세요
싼값에 가긴 그뤠잇! 거의다 외국인들이세요
bonguen, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

화장실이 낙후 되어서 씻지못했네요 너무허름하고 녹슨 배관이 보이고 숙소 찾기도힘들었습니다 싱글룸했는데 이층침대였고 방도 작더군요 가격에 비해 분만족합니다
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

위치가 아주 좋음. 이태원에서 주요 장소에 대한 접근성이 좋음.
Heonkyo, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

梨泰院の大通りから近く、リッチもいいところでした。従業さんの対応は、素晴らしいです。坂道や階段があるので、子供連れで小さい子は、厳しいと思います。 お風呂は、シャワーには湯船がなく、トイレも一緒でベビーがいる方は、厳しい。(韓国のお風呂事情)
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

전반적으로만족
전반적으로 만족! 약간 불편한 위치제외
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

déception
Guesthouse pas évident à trouver. Chambre pour deux réduit à un placard. petit déjeuner très moyen. Bof bof ! très déçu
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

이태원 백패커스
제가 찾던 식당이나 이태원 동선 짜기도 편리했고, 너무 큰 도로에 있지 않고 골목 안쪽에 있어서 시끄럽지 않게 지낼 수 있었습니다. 게스트하우스로는 손색 없는 정도였고 주인분도 매우 친절하셨습니다. 화장실을 남녀 공동사용 해야 한다는 점이 가장 불편했는데 그 점 빼고는 모두 만족합니다.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
It was a comfortable and cozy accomodation. Staff was very kind.
Verified Expedia guest review