Hostel Korea Original vs Chris Hostel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.4km
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Overview

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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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Chris Hostel

★★ 2-Star
6.2 1,596
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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- Staff not always present causing check-in issues - Outdated facilities and poor cleaning noted in many reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Groups

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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