Set in Seoul, 300 metres from Myeongdong Station and 600 metres from the centre, Zaza Backpackers hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. It is located less than 1 km from Myeongdong Cathedral and provides full-day security. The guest house has family rooms. All units in the guest house are fitted with a TV. At the guest house, the units include a private bathroom with a hair dryer. Namdaemun Market is 1.1 km from the guest house, while Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 20 km from Zaza Backpackers hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Seoul
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  • Astrid
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing, room was nice too. Very good quality for the price. I would definitely go back
  • Noorul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    affordable stay, nearby 'proper' halal food, safe walkable area to myeongdong shopping area especially daiso. im lucky getting lower level room. free coffee n lounge area at basement with simple cooking, iron facilities. rooftop on construction...
  • Gabrielle
    Canada Canada
    Very well situated. Clean and well-kept. The rooms are more like mini-studios (thought the cook top has been boarded up). Very easy check in at a later time, staff was nice very accessible for any questions. Good shared kitchen. Had trouble...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kyungmin Jung

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

Kyungmin Jung
Zaza Backpackers hostel, high quality Guesthouse in Myeongdong, Seoul. Zaza Backpackers is located in Myeongdong, central place of Seoul-sightseeing. Being located in the vicinity of Namsan, Zaza Backpackers has a clean natural environment even in the city center, Myeongdong, Seoul. Visitors can easily enjoy shopping culture in Myeongdong, Seoul as well as in other markets such as Namdaemoon market and Dongdaemoon market. And also visitors can reach Insadong, famouse for traditional Korean culture, Cheonggyecheon and old palaces shortly. We promise you a comfortable rest in our Guesthouse in Myeongdong, Seoul and easy access to downtown.
Visitors can easily enjoy shopping culture in Myeongdong, Seoul as well as in other markets such as Namdaemoon market and Dongdaemoon market. And also visitors can reach Insadong, famouse for traditional Korean culture, Cheonggyecheon and old palaces shortly.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Korean,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Zaza Backpackers hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules

Zaza Backpackers hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa BC-Card Cash Zaza Backpackers hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to local licensing guidelines, this property is only able to accept non-Korean citizens. Korean citizens cannot be accommodated at this property. All guests must present a valid passport and proof of on-going travel upon check-in.

Please note that children cannot be accommodated in the single room.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zaza Backpackers hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Zaza Backpackers hostel

  • Check-in at Zaza Backpackers hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Zaza Backpackers hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Zaza Backpackers hostel include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Family

    • The prices at Zaza Backpackers hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Zaza Backpackers hostel is 650 yards from the centre of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.