Namsan GIL vs Hotel Firststay Hongdae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 4.2km
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Namsan GIL

★ 1-Star
8.3 1,181
Seoul
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Hotel Firststay Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
9.2 1,292
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (1,531)
9.2 (1,375)
Booking.com
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9.1 (818)
Trip.com
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9.3 (24)
Overall Average
8.3 (1,531)
9.2 (2,217)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Namsan GIL Hotel Firststay Hongdae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location near Myeongdong shopping street and Namsan Cable Car + Repeated reviews on easy access to Sinchon Station (2-min walk) and abundance of nearby eateries and stores
+ Clean rooms and bathrooms with good shower pressure are repeatedly praised + Staff (Sue, Min, Hyunjung etc.) praised for friendliness, quick help, and local tips
+ Free breakfast, laundry, and kitchen access are commonly mentioned as convenient + Clean rooms with recent renovations, comfy beds and showers mentioned often
+ Host and staff are friendly, and self-check-in is smooth per reviews + Convenient lounge and free water/coffee well-received
+ Good soundproofing and quietness frequently noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews complain about the steep uphill road due to its hillside location - Some reviews say rooms are cramped for unpacking luggage
- Some find the beds hard and uncomfortable - Bathroom smells and shower curtain leaks mentioned
- Repeated complaints about lobby public restroom cleanliness

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Budget travelers

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Guest Reviews

Namsan GIL

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location near Myeongdong, free breakfast and laundry, friendly host

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Clean room, free breakfast, friendly staff help on request

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Home-like self-service, clean on arrival, quick staff response

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Cheap, clean with breakfast, good shower

Bed hard and uncomfortable

Agoda 9.2 Group traveler

Clean with ample space, great location and free breakfast

Hotel Firststay Hongdae

Booking.com 9.1 Solo

Great location, Sue and Min staff friendly, many eateries nearby

Cramped room and bathroom smell

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

2-min to station, clean spacious room, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Comfy bed, good shower, convenient location

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Best value, Hyunjung staff kind

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Clean and good, strong AC

Uncomfortable bed

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.2km

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