AREX Hongik Unit 101 vs GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 4.4km
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AREX Hongik Unit 101

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 11
Seoul
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GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 2,721
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (47)
9.0 (2,728)
Booking.com
8.6 (33)
8.4 (20)
Trip.com
8.6
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여기어때
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9.7 (12)
Overall Average
8.5 (80)
8.9 (2,760)

Strengths & Weaknesses

AREX Hongik Unit 101 GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun
Strengths Strengths
+ Easy access 6min walk to Hongik station repeated in reviews + 5-min walk to Gwanghwamun/City Hall stations, great for sightseeing access repeated in reviews
+ Clean with comfortable beds frequently praised + Free ramen, cereal, eggs in shared kitchen praised for convenience
+ Well-equipped kitchen good for cooking + Free laundry facilities useful for long-stay guests mentioned often
+ Close to Hongdae but quiet residential area + Staff friendly and proactive with requests commonly noted
+ Suitable space for 4-5 person groups + Spacious, clean rooms with comfy bedding in many reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Basement with non-opening windows complained about - Long stays have infrequent cleaning, need self-maintenance complaints
- Heating turns off occasionally - Neighbor noise audible due to poor soundproofing in some reviews
- Towel shortage or cramped space for groups - Weak AC cooling or no late-night reception for issues

Recommended For

Groups Hongdae visitors Airport users

Recommended For

Tourists Families Couples Long-stay guests

Guest Reviews

AREX Hongik Unit 101

Agoda 10.0 Group

Room clean better than photos. Bed sheets fresh

Agoda 10.0 Group

Great value. Quiet area good sleep. Good kitchen shower

Booking.com 4.0

Near airport subway. Comfy beds shops nearby

No sofa

Booking.com 3.6

Great quiet location. Kitchen with rice cooker

Heating off

GLOCALOCA gwanghwamun

여기어때 9.7 Solo

Friendly staff, convenient kitchen/laundry, great location

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Great location, kitchen/laundry, excellent staff

Weak AC cooling

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Unlimited free food in kitchen, perfect location friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Spacious common area, free laundry/kitchen, Gwanghwamun view

여기어때 10.0 Couple

Comfy bedding, convenient ramen/cereal in kitchen

Confusing entrance

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.4km

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