Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae vs Hotel Gaeul Shinchon

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.1km
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Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,744
Seoul
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Hotel Gaeul Shinchon

★★ 2-Star
8.0 22
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Couples

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.1km

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