Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae - Foreigners only vs Space ARA

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.0km
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Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae - Foreigners only

★ 1-Star
7.9 1,099
Seoul
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Space ARA

★ 1-Star
8.1 628
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Birdsnest Hoste... Space ARA
Agoda
7.9 (1,107)
8.1 (637)
Booking.com
7.3 (542)
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Trip.com
7.9 (219)
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Overall Average
7.9 (1,868)
8.1 (637)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae - Foreigners only Space ARA
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise walkable 10-min to Hongik Univ Station + Many reviews praise walkable distance to City Hall Station and Myeongdong for easy Seoul travel
+ Repeated mentions of friendly staff and good English communication + Small but clean rooms and stable Wi-Fi are repeatedly complimented
+ Common praise for clean beds and free Wi-Fi + Common lounge microwave, water dispenser etc. are noted as useful
+ Great for mingling with foreigners in common areas + Friendly staff and self-service towels, laundry are convenient per reviews
+ University area with easy access to cafes and eateries
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Repeated complaints about few bathrooms/showers causing night waits - Narrow rooms and bathrooms, no elevator making stairs inconvenient repeated in reviews
- Many reviews of snoring/farting guests disrupting sleep - Feels cramped with large luggage mentioned
- Mentions of room or common area smells - Some reviews note dust or hair cleanliness issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Foreign travelers

Recommended For

Budget travelers Couples Groups Short-term business

Guest Reviews

Birdsnest Hostel Hongdae - Foreigners only

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Near metro clean and safe

Only one men's toilet

Booking.com 2.8 Family

Great uni area location subway to airport

Trip.com 7.5 Solo

Best value near Hongik station

Weak hot water pressure

Trip.com 10 Friends

Convenient subway cafes facilities good

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great location value meet new people

Some noisy guests

Space ARA

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Great location and clean, high value

Room and bathroom size lacking

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Near stores restaurants fresh scent nice

Stairs inconvenient for big bags

Agoda 8.4 Group

Walk to station Myeongdong common facilities useful

Narrow stairs complex access

Agoda 7.6 Group

Good spot fridge facilities cheap convenient

Agoda 8.0 Group

Wi-Fi shower free drinks good value

Cramped with big luggage

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.0km

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