Chris Hostel vs Hostel Korea Original

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.4km
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Chris Hostel

★★ 2-Star
6.2 1,596
Seoul
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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Chris Hostel Hostel Korea Or...
Agoda
6.2 (1,609)
6.9 (2,363)
Trip.com
6.2 (115)
6.9 (252)
Overall Average
6.2 (1,724)
6.9 (2,615)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chris Hostel Hostel Korea Original
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise subway and bus access just 90m from Singeumho Station + Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy
+ Convenience stores, eateries, pharmacies nearby make daily life easy + Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned
+ Good value for money in location and basics + Affordable price good value for short stays
+ Shared kitchen, laundry, and luggage storage are convenient + Quick and friendly staff responses via message
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Mold, sewer smells, dust lead to frequent cleanliness complaints - Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated
- Self-check-in delays or door lock issues cause inconvenience - Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often
- Outdated facilities and poor cleaning noted in many reviews - Staff not always present causing check-in issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Chris Hostel

Agoda 8.8 Family with teens

Great location under 100m to station, nearby stores and food

Agoda 6.0 Couple

Good location with many convenience stores and cafes

Little luggage space, not very clean

Agoda 6.4 Solo

Close to station

No check-in code, mold and musty smell

Trip.com 2.0 Friends

Strong sewer smell, dusty, towel contaminants skin irritation

Trip.com 5.5 Others

Friendly response

Not great

Hostel Korea Original

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Unbeatable location right by subway for exploring

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, clean room, lively common areas

Agoda 6.4 Solo traveler

Severe bathroom mold and rust, smells bad

Trip.com 8.5 Business traveler

Great value, hot water good, quiet

Trip.com 2.5 Business traveler

Strong odor, not like photos, unpleasant

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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