Hostel Korea Original vs THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.3km
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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

★ 1-Star
7.5 2,275
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.9 (2,363)
7.4 (3,228)
Booking.com
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6.5 (322)
Trip.com
6.9 (252)
7.9 (198)
Overall Average
6.9 (2,615)
7.5 (3,748)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Korea Original THE CAPSULE Myeongdong
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy + Convenient location near Myeongdong and subway stations frequently praised
+ Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned + Clean capsules and spacious lockers for luggage storage repeated
+ Affordable price good value for short stays + Comfortable beds and pillows with good privacy noted
+ Quick and friendly staff responses via message + Quiet and sufficient for sleeping per solo traveler reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated - Basement showers inconvenient with unstable water temperature complaints
- Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often - Towel shortages or cleaning issues mentioned
- Staff not always present causing check-in issues - AC noise or sounds from others audible

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

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

THE CAPSULE Myeongdong

Booking.com 3.2

Spacious comfortable capsule with table

No communal area, bad bathrooms, no towels

Trip.com 9.0 Solo

Large locker, perfect space separation, good ventilation

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Clean, plenty towels, good service

Noisy others

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Good location for solo travel

Agoda 7.6 Solo

Clean with ample amenities

Cold without heating

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.3km

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