Amazon Guesthouse Itaewon vs Hostel Korea Original

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.3km
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Amazon Guesthouse Itaewon

★ 1-Star
8.7 185
Seoul
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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (219)
6.9 (2,363)
Booking.com
7.9 (103)
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Trip.com
7.8 (1)
6.9 (252)
Overall Average
8.7 (323)
6.9 (2,615)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Amazon Guesthouse Itaewon Hostel Korea Original
Strengths Strengths
+ Proximity to Itaewon station and quiet alley repeatedly mentioned + Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy
+ Comfortable beds and well-equipped communal kitchen praised often + Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned
+ Convenient self check-in and friendly owner in many reviews + Affordable price good value for short stays
+ Solo travelers satisfied with affordable price + Quick and friendly staff responses via message
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many stairs make large luggage troublesome, repeated complaints - Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated
- Transparent shower partitions uncomfortable for solo women - Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often
- Some mentions of poor cleaning, insects or mosquitoes - Staff not always present causing check-in issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Light packers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Amazon Guesthouse Itaewon

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Clean and quiet area, owner helped with luggage

Many stairs tough with big suitcase

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Perfect location, free water/towels, clean

Transparent shower partitions bad for women

Agoda 6.8 Business

Clean with towels, cheap good location

No gender separation in showers

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Comfortable bed, affordable, near station

Hostel Korea Original

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Unbeatable location right by subway for exploring

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, clean room, lively common areas

Agoda 6.4 Solo traveler

Severe bathroom mold and rust, smells bad

Trip.com 8.5 Business traveler

Great value, hot water good, quiet

Trip.com 2.5 Business traveler

Strong odor, not like photos, unpleasant

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.3km

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