E Livingtel vs Hostel Seoul E Livingtel vs Hostel Seoul
Same City · Seoul
Distance: 9.8km
Overview
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E Livingtel
E Livingtel
★
1-Star
6.5
1,143 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Hostel Seoul
Hostel Seoul
★★
2-Star
7.0
834 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 15㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | E Livingtel E Livingtel | Hostel Seoul Hostel Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 야놀자 | Checking | Checking |
| 여기어때 | Checking | Checking |
| 쿠팡트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | E Livingtel E Livingtel | Hostel Seoul Hostel Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
6.6
(1,611)
|
7.0
(845)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
8.8
(4)
|
| Trip.com |
7.3
(229)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
6.5
(1,840)
|
7.0
(849)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| E Livingtel E Livingtel | Hostel Seoul Hostel Seoul |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Convenient location near convenience stores, cafes, restaurants for easy daily life | + Many reviews say subway 5-10 min walk makes Dongdaemun or Myeongdong easy to reach |
| + Shared kitchen and free laundry praised repeatedly | + Low price with basic facilities good for just sleeping |
| + Quick owner response via KakaoTalk highlighted often | + Staff friendly even with self check-in |
| + Small but clean rooms with fridge and water purifier | + Shared kitchen and free coffee provide value |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - No elevator, stairs to 5th floor inconvenient with luggage | - Cleanliness issues like floor dust, mold, sheet smells repeatedly mentioned |
| - Shared bathrooms/showers lack privacy and noisy | - Frequent check-in delays due to no front desk or absent staff |
| - Missing basic amenities, cups, dryer; key deposit complaints | - Poor soundproofing lets in nighttime noise |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Long-term stayers
Budget-conscious
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Budget group travelers
|
Guest Reviews
E Livingtel
E Livingtel
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Late check-in helped, quiet clean room, great location value
Agoda
9.2
Solo traveler
Small but clean, shared kitchen convenient, want to return
Agoda
6.0
Solo traveler
Great location
No basic toiletries, cups, dryer
Trip.com
7.0
Solo traveler
Key deposit extra, rushed checkout, short bed
Trip.com
9.0
Business traveler
Quiet and good for 1-2 nights
Hostel Seoul
Hostel Seoul
Agoda
6.4
Solo traveler
Good location near Seongsu-dong and DDP, reasonable price
Poor cleaning with dust and dirty fridge
Agoda
7.6
Group traveler
Good location, free coffee and laundry convenient
Room smell and staff often absent
Agoda
9.2
Group traveler
Near subway easy to find, friendly staff
Average cleanliness, small rooms
Agoda
4.8
Solo traveler
No bathroom light, humid with mosquitoes, check-in issues
Location Comparison
Distance: 9.8km
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