Hostel Korea Original vs NJ Affordable and cozy accommodation near Nakseongdae Station

Same City · Seoul Distance: 12.2km
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Hostel Korea Original

★ 1-Star
6.9 2,356
Seoul
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NJ Affordable and cozy accommodation near Nakseongdae Station

★★ 2-Star
8.1 213
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.9 (2,363)
8.1 (228)
Booking.com
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6.7 (49)
Trip.com
6.9 (252)
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6.9 (2,615)
8.1 (314)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Korea Original NJ Affordable and cozy accommodation near Nakseongdae Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say subway nearby makes travel easy + Many reviews praise the 2-minute walk to Nakseongdae Station for easy access
+ Common kitchen and laundry useful for backpackers repeatedly mentioned + Convenient with nearby restaurants, convenience stores, Daiso mentioned repeatedly
+ Affordable price good value for short stays + Decent value for location and basic facilities per reviews
+ Quick and friendly staff responses via message
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bathroom mold, rust, odors cleanliness complaints repeated - Basement location causes noise, dampness, no sunlight complaints repeated
- Dust in common areas and rooms, lack of cleaning noted often - Bathroom mold, clogged drains, peeling ceiling cleaning/maintenance issues common
- Staff not always present causing check-in issues - Thin walls let in next-door and stair noise per multiple reviews
- Check-in keycode without room number leads to confusion shared in experiences

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

NJ Affordable and cozy accommodation near Nakseongdae Station

Booking.com 6.6

Excellent location right by subway

Unclear check-in instructions led to wrong room

Booking.com 6.6

Good location with many restaurants nearby

Black mold in bathroom bad and smelly

Booking.com 6.6

Clean and calm

Agoda 8.1 Solo traveler

Convenient location after airport welcome

Room too small and floor dirty

Agoda 8.1 Couple

Good location lots of nearby eateries

Weak heating feels unofficial lodging

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.2km

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