Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong vs K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 3.6km
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Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong

★ 1-Star
8.8 1,331
Seoul
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K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
8.4 2,039
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (1,349)
8.4 (2,054)
Booking.com
8.1 (266)
8.2 (758)
Expedia
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8.2 (129)
Trip.com
8.5 (38)
8.7 (53)
Overall Average
8.8 (1,685)
8.4 (2,994)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise easy access to Myeongdong and subway for travel and shopping + Many reviews say public transport is easy with Sangwangsimni Station 4-min walk
+ Repeated praise for cleanliness, cozy common areas with coffee and tea + Rooms are clean and tidy repeatedly praised
+ Staff are friendly and quick to resolve issues per numerous reviews + Staff friendly and helpful often mentioned
+ Solo travelers note easy mingling and making friends with internationals + Simple free breakfast (bread, eggs) self-service and convenient
+ Good value for money mentioned across sites + Floor heating and bidet warm and comfy in winter
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Narrow rooms and shared bathrooms frequently complained about - Some complaints about narrow bathrooms or weak water pressure
- No elevator makes stairs tough with luggage per many reviews - Beds feel hard in scattered reviews
- Noise from roommates disrupts sleep at night repeatedly mentioned - Noise from other guests disturbs sleep at night

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Shoppers

Recommended For

Groups Solo travelers Public transport users Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, cozy common areas

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Convenient location, clean, professional staff

Agoda 9.6 Group

Great location, clean rooms, helpful staff

Shared bathroom far in winter

Trip.com 9.0 Solo traveler

First hostel but clean rooms and lobby amenities satisfying

Booking.com 8.1 Solo

Good location, helpful staff, convenient kitchen

Small room and uncomfortable bed

K-Grand Hostel Dongdaemun

Agoda 9.2 Group

Spacious room with free breakfast and great staff service

Agoda 10 Solo

Fully equipped and best transport location

Trip.com 10 Business

Best location and cleanliness, will return

Expedia 10 Solo

Friendly staff, spacious clean room

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Clean, good location, simple breakfast ok

Bathroom sensor light annoying

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.6km

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