Hostel Korea Original vs Hostel Metro

Same City · Seoul Distance: 0.4km
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Overview

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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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Hostel Metro

★ 1-Star
6.5 1,117
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Hostel Korea Or... Hostel Metro
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hostel Korea Or... Hostel Metro
Agoda
6.9 (2,363)
6.5 (1,132)
Trip.com
6.9 (252)
6.0 (129)
Overall Average
6.9 (2,615)
6.5 (1,261)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Korea Original Hostel Metro
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy + Right by Sinseol-dong Station, very convenient for transit per many reviews
+ Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned + Affordable price adequate for just sleeping, repeated comments
+ Affordable price good value for short stays + Self check-in system is convenient
+ Quick and friendly staff responses via message + Easy access to nearby convenience stores and restaurants
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated - Poor cleanliness with repeated complaints on bedding stains, smells, mold
- Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often - Rooms very small, often no sink
- Staff not always present causing check-in issues - Unstable heating/hot water and poor soundproofing frequently mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Short stayers

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

Hostel Metro

Agoda 7.2 Solo

Convenient location right by station, decent for price

Old and small facilities

Agoda 7.6 Solo

Close to subway and express check-in

No sink in bathroom, dusty

Agoda 6.8 Solo

Good location only

Poor cleanliness, no staff inconvenient

Trip.com 6.5 Couple

Convenient near station

Cigarette smell and bathroom mold bad

Trip.com 3 Solo

Dirty, smelly, poor soundproofing

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.4km

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