H HOSTEL Itaewon vs Seoul Forest Stay H HOSTEL Itaewon vs Seoul Forest Stay
Same City · Seoul
Distance: 4.7km
Overview
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H HOSTEL Itaewon
H HOSTEL Itaewon
★★★
3-Star
9.1
6,458 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 7㎡
Seoul Forest Stay
Seoul Forest Stay
★★★
3-Star
8.9
2,000 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 14㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | H HOSTEL Itaewon H HOSTEL Itaewon | Seoul Forest Stay Seoul Forest Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 야놀자 | ||
| 여기어때 | ||
| 쿠팡트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | H HOSTEL Itaewon H HOSTEL Itaewon | Seoul Forest Stay Seoul Forest Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.1
(6,532)
|
8.9
(2,027)
|
| Booking.com |
9.0
(1,697)
|
8.7
(612)
|
| Trip.com |
8.9
(135)
|
9.4
(65)
|
| Overall Average |
9.1
(8,364)
|
8.9
(2,704)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| H HOSTEL Itaewon H HOSTEL Itaewon | Seoul Forest Stay Seoul Forest Stay |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Overwhelming reviews say cleanliness exceeds hostel standards | + Owner Richard's kindness and attentiveness mentioned repeatedly in all reviews |
| + Repeated praise for friendly and quick staff help | + Clean rooms and abundant amenities (shampoo, lotion, chargers) are convenient |
| + Convenient near Itaewon Station for travel and nearby eateries | + 5-min walk to Seoul Forest Station and Ttukseom Station, easy access to cafes and Olive Young |
| + Cozy common areas, rooftop, and good value breakfast | + Shared kitchen and cheap laundry praised for convenience |
| + Seoul Forest walks and trendy Seongsu vibe fit well for trips | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Multiple reviews complain rooms and showers are narrow | - No elevator makes moving big or heavy luggage inconvenient, as noted in reviews |
| - Parking is difficult or costs 20,000 KRW per day | - Some mentions of small rooms or neighbor noise |
| - Thin walls let in neighbor noise or door sounds | |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Friends
Business travelers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Budget travelers
Short stayers
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Guest Reviews
H HOSTEL Itaewon
H HOSTEL Itaewon
Trip.com
9.5
Business
Clean room, friendly staff, repeat visit satisfied
Trip.com
10
Friends
Warm atmosphere, great rooftop view, clean shared bathroom
Small room
Agoda
10
Solo
Clean, friendly staff, good location
Agoda
9.2
Solo
Friendly staff, satisfying breakfast
Thin walls noise
Booking.com
4.0
Solo
Clean, helpful staff, spacious beds
Lounge closes 9:30pm
Seoul Forest Stay
Seoul Forest Stay
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Richard's kindness, quiet environment, clean room were top-notch
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Cozy room and Richard's help, walk to Seoul Forest and Ttukseom Station convenient
Agoda
9.6
Family with kids
Upgraded room for kids, laundry and rooftop convenient
Booking.com
4.0
Couple
Richard friendly, 3-5min to subway easy to anywhere
Booking.com
3.6
Solo
Clean room, good location, nice host
No elevator, big luggage inconvenient
Location Comparison
Distance: 4.7km
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