Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong vs OYO Hostel Myeongdong5

Same City · Seoul Distance: 0.7km
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Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong

★ 1-Star
8.8 1,331
Seoul
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OYO Hostel Myeongdong5

★★ 2-Star
9.0 2,852
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (1,349)
9.0 (2,909)
Booking.com
8.1 (266)
8.3 (1,481)
Expedia
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8.4 (78)
Trip.com
8.5 (38)
8.7 (190)
Overall Average
8.8 (1,685)
9.0 (4,658)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Blue Boat Hostel Myeongdong OYO Hostel Myeongdong5
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise easy access to Myeongdong and subway for travel and shopping + Most reviews praise the convenience of 5-min walk to Myeongdong Station and shopping streets
+ Repeated praise for cleanliness, cozy common areas with coffee and tea + Room cleanliness and comfortable beds are repeatedly complimented across sites
+ Staff are friendly and quick to resolve issues per numerous reviews + Staff friendliness and quick responses are frequently mentioned
+ Solo travelers note easy mingling and making friends with internationals + Shared kitchen, lounge, and free breakfast are seen as convenient by many
+ Good value for money mentioned across sites
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Narrow rooms and shared bathrooms frequently complained about - Steep uphill path and no elevator inconvenient for families with luggage
- No elevator makes stairs tough with luggage per many reviews - Some rooms mentioned for noise, sewer smells, insufficient heating
- Noise from roommates disrupts sleep at night repeatedly mentioned - Bathroom layout and privacy issues noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Shoppers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups 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

OYO Hostel Myeongdong5

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Right across Myeongdong street, super convenient location better than photos

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Easy city access near subway, clean rooms great free breakfast

Agoda 8.8 Family with young children

Near airport limo bus, many convenience stores restaurants

Steep hill no elevator

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Close to Myeongdong station good service

Trip.com 5.5 Friends

Dirty smelly poor soundproofing no hot water

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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