Itaewon Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Yongsan-gu

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Bicycling
Front of property
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Lobby lounge
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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
  • N Seoul Tower - 3 min drive
  • Hyundai Department Store - 4 min drive
  • Myeongdong Street - 5 min drive
  • Namdaemun Market - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Itaewon Station - 8 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 11 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 48 min drive

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

Hostel near Namsan Mountain Park
Consider a stay at Itaewon Backpackers and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Itaewon Backpackers include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens and weekly housekeeping

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (KRW 1800 per hour)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 10000
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 75000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 1800 per hour
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 10000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Is Itaewon Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Itaewon Backpackers?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Itaewon Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Itaewon Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 10000 (subject to availability).

Does Itaewon Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of KRW 75000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Itaewon Backpackers located?

Located in Yongsan-gu, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Itaewon Station is 8 minutes by foot and Hangangjin Station is 11 minutes.

Itaewon Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 19 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

jp, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
good location, basic place
it's a basic place. fairly dated. Room was old looking and so was the shared bathroom.

8/10 Good

Alana, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

MASAYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

bonguen

싼값에 가긴 그뤠잇! 거의다 외국인들이세요
싼값에 가긴 그뤠잇! 거의다 외국인들이세요
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
화장실이 낙후 되어서 씻지못했네요 너무허름하고 녹슨 배관이 보이고 숙소 찾기도힘들었습니다 싱글룸했는데 이층침대였고 방도 작더군요 가격에 비해 분만족합니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Heonkyo

위치가 아주 좋음. 이태원에서 주요 장소에 대한 접근성이 좋음.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Asuka

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

CHANJONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전반적으로만족
전반적으로 만족! 약간 불편한 위치제외

2/10 Terrible

vincent, paris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
déception
Guesthouse pas évident à trouver. Chambre pour deux réduit à un placard. petit déjeuner très moyen. Bof bof ! très déçu

8/10 Good

SO, KR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
It was a comfortable and cozy accomodation. Staff was very kind.