57 Myeongdong Hostel vs Bulgwang Forestar Hotel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 7.1km
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57 Myeongdong Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.4 3,600
Seoul
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Bulgwang Forestar Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.1 826
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site 57 Myeongdong H... Bulgwang Forest...
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site 57 Myeongdong H... Bulgwang Forest...
Agoda
8.4 (3,637)
7.2 (841)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,886)
6.9 (37)
Expedia
8.0 (623)
7.2
Trip.com
8.6 (477)
7.6 (83)
야놀자
-
8.8 (211)
여기어때
-
8.2 (172)
Overall Average
8.4 (6,623)
7.1 (1,344)

Strengths & Weaknesses

57 Myeongdong Hostel Bulgwang Forestar Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Steps from Myeongdong Station, shopping, airport bus—travel easy, per many reviews + Many reviews praise subway access within 5-min walk from Bulgwang Station
+ Staff friendly and helpful in English/Japanese, repeated praise + Spacious rooms with separated shower, toilet, and tub are frequently mentioned
+ Clean rooms and free breakfast satisfy guests frequently + Friendly staff and convenient valet parking often noted
+ Rooftop Namsan view great, laundry/water dispensers convenient + Comfortable bedding and nearby eateries for good value
+ Free breakfast and short elevator waits
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms and bathrooms cramped, showers awkward—common complaint - Repeated complaints about poor cleaning, hair or trash left behind
- Beds firm or poor soundproofing noted in reviews - Worn or musty towels mentioned
- Some mention inadequate cleaning or sheet changes - Shower drainage issues and bathroom maintenance problems

Recommended For

Budget travelers Shoppers/tourists Solo/couples First-time Seoul visitors

Recommended For

Business travelers Families Couples

Guest Reviews

57 Myeongdong Hostel

Expedia 10 Solo

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast

Trip.com 10 Friends

Near subway, convenient, nice breakfast

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Central Myeongdong, clean, kind staff, great checkout service

Shower cramped

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Prime location, helpful staff, decent breakfast

Small room

Bulgwang Forestar Hotel

여기어때 10.0 Family

Near Bulgwang Station for easy Gyeongbokgung access, parking available, nearby food

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Close to subway/bus, great service

Bathroom cleaning and towel rack needed

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Nice design, daily cleaning·water, great views

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Clean, near subway useful for business

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Mountain view, near station, friendly staff

Worn towels·shower leak

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.1km

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