Side Hanok Guesthouse vs Hotel The Designers Hongdae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.4km

Overview

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Side Hanok Guesthouse

1-Star
8.7 138
Seoul
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Hotel The Designers Hongdae

★★★ 3-Star
7.0 7,560
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (162)
7.1 (7,629)
Booking.com
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7.4 (104)
Expedia
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7.0 (1,003)
Trip.com
7.6 (3)
7.6 (319)
야놀자
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8.6 (1,243)
여기어때
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7.6 (246)
Overall Average
8.7 (165)
7.0 (10,544)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Side Hanok Guesthouse Hotel The Designers Hongdae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise clean cozy rooms with effective floor heating keeping it warm + Walkable 5 mins to Hapjeong Station and Hongdae streets, top-rated nightlife access
+ Owner's kindness in luggage storage, late checkout, and local tips is repeatedly mentioned + High-floor city views impress many guests
+ Seowon location praised for easy walks to Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, and nearby eateries + Friendly staff and comfortable beds frequently praised
+ Unique experience blending traditional hanok vibe with modern comforts impresses + Design interiors and Netflix appeal to young travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews note thin mattress feels hard - Frequent cleanliness complaints: hair, dust, mold noted
- Courtyard-view windows slightly expose privacy - Narrow bathrooms with water stains and poor drainage
- One case of difficulty finding place without staff - Poor soundproofing, elevator noise issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Families

Recommended For

Couples Friend groups Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Side Hanok Guesthouse

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great hanok stay experience, modern room, clean bathroom, good heating. Owner stored luggage and extended checkout.

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Perfect Seowon location, dignified friendly staff, cleanest room in Seoul, hot water plentiful.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Owner kindly allowed late checkout, clean room, fun traditional platform bed, peaceful courtyard.

Agoda 10.0 Group

Warm welcome and food tips helpful, fantastic time.

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Easy communication and check-in, cozy clean cute space.

Thin hard mattress, need curtains for privacy

Hotel The Designers Hongdae

Trip.com 10 Solo

Clean, warm, close to subway. Friendly staff

Trip.com 10 Friends

Good soundproofing, no smell. Comfortable rest

여기어때 10 Family

Great location, many cafes and food nearby

Agoda 10 Solo

Best location, perfect cleanliness, friendly staff

Trip.com 3 Couple

Location only good

Worst cleanliness, AC and sink broken

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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