Hostel Korea Original vs Hostel Seoul

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 Seoul

★★ 2-Star
7.0 834
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Hostel Korea Or... Hostel Seoul
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hostel Korea Or... Hostel Seoul
Agoda
6.9 (2,363)
7.0 (845)
Booking.com
-
8.8 (4)
Trip.com
6.9 (252)
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Overall Average
6.9 (2,615)
7.0 (849)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Korea Original Hostel Seoul
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy + Many reviews say subway 5-10 min walk makes Dongdaemun or Myeongdong easy to reach
+ Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned + Low price with basic facilities good for just sleeping
+ Affordable price good value for short stays + Staff friendly even with self check-in
+ Quick and friendly staff responses via message + Shared kitchen and free coffee provide value
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated - Cleanliness issues like floor dust, mold, sheet smells repeatedly mentioned
- Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often - Frequent check-in delays due to no front desk or absent staff
- Staff not always present causing check-in issues - Poor soundproofing lets in nighttime noise

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget group 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

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: 0.4km

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