Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs Insadong R Guesthouse

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.4km
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Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel

★★ 2-Star
7.7 398
Seoul
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Insadong R Guesthouse

★★ 2-Star
8.2 1,193
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Dongdaemun Karr... Insadong R Gues...
Agoda
7.8 (122)
8.2 (1,203)
Booking.com
7.6 (94)
7.8 (493)
Expedia
7.8 (94)
8.2 (105)
Trip.com
7.1 (197)
7.8 (54)
Overall Average
7.7 (507)
8.2 (1,855)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel Insadong R Guesthouse
Strengths Strengths
+ Owner is friendly and speaks multiple languages, highly praised by Chinese and Japanese travelers + Many reviews praise walkable 3-min to subway, easy to Insadong/Ikseon-dong
+ Inside Dongdaemun Market, close to subway and airport bus for easy access + Rooms clean and quiet, repeated across sites
+ Clean with recent remodel, good floor heating + Shared kitchen handy, plenty of nearby eateries
+ Free laundry, shared water purifier and microwave convenient + Friendly staff, great location for transport and sightseeing
+ Great value, perfect for just sleeping as per repeats + Comfortable beds and strong shower pressure
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No basic amenities like toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, towels—bring your own - No elevator, stairs tough with heavy luggage repeated complaint
- Some rooms need door-opening tricks or have basement smells - Small rooms, bathroom gets wet from shower
- Elevator to 3rd floor only, narrow stairs to 4th - Hallway or neighbor noise mentioned
- Nearby market and nightlife cause noise concerns at night

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Couples Friends

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Short city trippers

Guest Reviews

Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel

Trip.com 10 출장객

사장님 친절하고 중국어 잘 하며 새 리모델링 깨끗 가성비 좋음

Trip.com 9.7 친구와 여행

깨끗하고 사장님 친절 중국어 가능 커피 서비스

Agoda 9.6 나홀로 여행객

위치 최고 지하철 버스 가까움 직원 친절 방 깨끗

Agoda 10 나홀로 여행객

공항버스 지하철 가까움 직원 친절

Agoda 9.2 커플/2인 여행객

직원 밝고 친절 다국어 가능 위치 관광 편리

Insadong R Guesthouse

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great location, walkable sites, clean

Small 1st floor window, bathroom door no seal

Agoda 9.2 Family

Near subway convenient, clean room no noise

Bathroom gets wet from shower

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect location, clean room comfy bed great shower

Trip.com 8.5 Family

Well maintained and clean

Needs facility maintenance

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean comfortable central location

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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