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Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Find adventure around every corner from this cozy retreat near Gwangjang Market and Lotte Department Store.

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Exterior
Reception
Property amenity
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
The price is $53
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong
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About the neighborhood

Map
21, Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul

What's nearby

  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 18 min walk
  • Myeongdong Street - 18 min walk
  • Gwanghwamun - 19 min walk
  • Seoul City Hall - 3 min drive
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 54 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 67 min drive
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Haengsin Station - 18 min drive
  • Anyang Station - 25 min drive
  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 4 min walk
  • Anguk Station - 9 min walk
  • Euljilo 3-ga Station - 10 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪밀토스트 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪미갈매기살 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪광주집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪장독김치찌개&명품숯불삼겹 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪라미스콘 익선점 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Apple Backpackers

At Apple Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. Also, Myeongdong Street and Seoul City Hall are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Jongno 3-ga Station is 4 minutes and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
    • 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 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1993
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KRW 15000.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Apple Backpackers
Apple Backpackers Hotel
Apple Backpackers Hotel Seoul
Apple Backpackers Seoul
Apple Backpackers Hotel
Apple Backpackers Seoul
Apple Backpackers Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Apple Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Apple Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Apple Backpackers.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Apple Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Apple Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Apple Backpackers?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Apple Backpackers and nearby?
Apple Backpackers has a garden.
What's the area around Apple Backpackers like?
Apple Backpackers is a short 4-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station and 18 minutes' walk from Bukchon Hanok Village.

Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

What I really like about this place is its very nice and clean.
Mj, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

So far so good
Two things I didn't like the hostel. 1. It was located at a back street full of eateries. It was very loud at night when we opened the window. If you close the window and have the ac on, it would be fine. However, we went in May, it's too cold to use AC but too stuffy with the window closed. 2. The bathroom was very moldy and stinked really bad. There was no fan, no window in the bathroom. I asked the owner for an air refresher. He was nice enough to provide one. Other than that, the hostel was located very conveniently​ for travelers. It's just a couple minutes walk from the subway. It was close to a few attractions and there were many good restaurants to choose from. I won't go back though because of the bathroom condition. If you are not sensitive to smell, it is a good place overall.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great location
nice stay..the room was very clean..the staff was very friendly..i love it..
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient guesthouse to stay in Seoul
Nice, clean and convenient guesthouse to stay as hawker stalls, mini market and subway are just around the corner
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice guesthouse for friends
Convenient area to stay as it is nearby restaurant, hawker stalls, subway and shoppings.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Comfortable and convenient stay
Rooms are clean and the receptionist are friendly. There are plenty of nice foods around the guesthouse.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

good place to stay for backpackers
It is a good place to stay in town area as it is convenient. There are restaurants and subway in walking distance.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good at reasonable price
This is the second times visiting korea. This place is near insadong and easy to get along. staff is very nice and treat us well.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

See yah next winter
We started off badly because the taxi driver cannot find the address in his GPS, then he tried calling the no. in my printed confirmation form but no one's answering then he asked me to call and the answer i got is "it's not listed in the directory".. whaaatttttttt?!?! 9,600 Won later, we finally arrived.. hallelujah! the staff that greeted us speaks english, very friendly and accomodating. the room is just right for me and my 2 friends, i especially love the spacious bathroom. then there's free wi-fi, unlimited tea and coffee and you can use as many towels and soap as you like. there's no shortage of hot water since it's the start of winter there during our stay. Now, for accessibility, it's walking distance from subway station and airport bus pick-up point. it's also near tourists spots if you don't mind walking around and specialty shops where you can buy some unique souvenirs. So I'd say "SEE YAH NEXT WINTER APPLE BACKPACKERS"
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hostel
Affordable hostel that is near to the metro subway, around 5 minutes walk. The surroundings has got lots of food to eat during the evening time, street food and BBQ alley which is just behind the hostel and they open till quite late on weekends and this could get noisy till midnight. There is also a convenient mart (Lemon mart) nearby, it sells a good variety of stuffs and quite affordable price. There is no lift in the building but you can ask the staffs to help you carry your luggage up to your room if it's too heavy. The staffs are friendly and helpful and they are able to communicate in good English. They don't provide bottled water or kettle in room but you can go over to the common area/lounge to get the hot water, tea or coffee. If you need bottled water, you can buy it over the counter. There is free WiFi in the lounge and even in rooms!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
I had a great experience with this hostel. It is clean, the staff are friendly, and it's in a great location, right among some of the most beautiful spots in Seoul. Very close to subway and bus stations, and a collection of great restaurants.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Good price and location but has major issues
The sheets/pillow cases were not clean, obviously it has not been changed before I checked in, made my skin irritating/itchy... The walls are not soundproof at all, you can clearly hear people coming in downstairs and noise from business next door (someone was cutting meat or something 24x7), if you don't have earplus, good luck falling asleep. Internet was slow, can't really stream youtube. Front desk was very friendly and speaks English well.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice
If you travel backpack style like my family this place works great. If your single and discovering Seoul...it is awesome. Nothing fancy just the basics.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not too bad for a hostel
I booked 3 nights of single room and 2 nights of dormitory but i was staying thru out in the dorm room. Becos I checked in for both at the same time though the booking was made in 2 different channels. I was told that i could stayed in the same room for all 5 nights. Initially i thought that even the single room was bunk bed hence i did not question the arrangement but later i realize that the hotel staff actually rearranged my booking to let me stayed 5 nights in the dorm room but i could stayed alone without sharing with another stranger. If i realize it early would ask for the change of room so that i can experience both, the staff did not explain the situation clearly for the new arrangement to me. The hostel staffs are efficient in basic English and very friendly. Room conditions was run down but relatively clean. For someone who are used to a hotel, might find the place relatively inconvenient as there's no kettle and fridge in room and friend is not allowed to enter your room to chat, there are allowed in the common area. Something unbearable for me is the room is not sound proof at all as there is a family staying near my room hence when thr kid scream or the parents speak at night or early in the morning will wake me up from sleep. The location are indeed within walking distance to some of the popular attractions. I would recommend to someone who is adventurous and easy on hostel expectation. It is a cheap and good choice.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and nice price
Very great location! It’s is near to the train station and this train station is very convenient with 3 lines(No. 1, 3 and 5.) Around the guest house are many restaurants and convenience stores. The staffs are friendly and really helpful. Will come back, if i have a chance to visit Korea :)
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

그 호텔은 세 번째예요. 그럼 다시 돌아가서 그것은 서울의 한복판에 있습니다. 그래서 아주 편리하죠. 감사합니다. 곧 만나요 !!! C'est la troisième fois que je viens dans cet hôtel. Alors je vais y retourner. Il est situé au centre de Séoul, donc très pratique. Merci et à bientôt!!!! This is the third time I have come to this hotel. So I'm going to go back to that. It is located in the centre of Seoul, therefore very convenient. Thank you and soon!!!!
17-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

対応言語に英語、日本語も書いてありましたが、入国手続きに時間がかかり、チェックインに遅れそうだったため電話したところ、韓国語しかわからないと言われ、非常に困りました。ホテルにいるスタッフも韓国語しか話していないようでした。（たまたまなのかもしれませんが） エアコンのリモコンも韓国語で書かれていたため、使い方が判りませんでした。 窓が浴室にしかないため部屋の臭いがなかなか抜けません。
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ที่พักดี​ เดินทางสะดวก​มีความเป็นส่วนตัว​ ที่สำคัญราคาถูกมากกกกกกก​ ควรไปพักนะคะ​ ไปพักมารอบที่2แล้วค่ะ
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review