Hotel Gaeul Shinchon vs Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.1km
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Hotel Gaeul Shinchon

★★ 2-Star
8.0 22
Seoul
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Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,744
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (455)
8.9 (1,933)
Booking.com
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8.5 (461)
Expedia
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8.6 (334)
Trip.com
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9.0 (131)
Overall Average
8.0 (455)
8.9 (2,859)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Gaeul Shinchon Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location near Sinchon Station and Yonsei University + Many reviews praise the 7-min walk to Hongdae Station for easy food and transport access
+ Rooms are clean and cozy for a comfortable stay, repeatedly mentioned + Clean rooms and common areas with friendly staff repeatedly mentioned
+ Staff are friendly and assist with translation + Great value with simple breakfast gets consistent praise
+ Large rooms with Netflix satisfy group travelers + Communal lounge and kitchen ideal for relaxing per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing causes noise from next rooms, multiple complaints - Rooms too small for travelers with lots of luggage per reviews
- Poor cleaning with hair left behind in some reviews - Road noise in low-floor or street-side rooms repeatedly complained about
- Weak heating and unfriendly staff mentioned repeatedly - Compact showers and limited breakfast options noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Couples

Recommended For

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Guest Reviews

Hotel Gaeul Shinchon

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Great location, friendly staff, Netflix for comfort

Bathroom curtain would be nice

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Cozy design and spacious room

Agoda 7.2 Solo traveler

Good location and newly remodeled

No soundproofing, noisy

Agoda 10.0 Group

Room so good, didn't want to leave

Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Clean with great value, breakfast included perfect for solo Seoul trips

Trip.com 10 Couple

Cheapest and cleanest near Hongdae with breakfast

Expedia 10 Solo

Helpful staff and great location but street noise so bring earplugs

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Convenient location, friendly staff, clean room ideal for solo

Small room

Agoda 10 Group

Incredible value for location, easy access to Hongdae shopping and food

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.1km

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