Hotel Firststay Hongdae vs Hi There Design Guesthouse (Korea Quality)

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.0km
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Hotel Firststay Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
9.2 1,292
Seoul
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Hi There Design Guesthouse (Korea Quality)

★★ 2-Star
8.8 1,467
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (1,375)
8.9 (1,461)
Booking.com
9.1 (711)
8.7 (1,268)
Trip.com
9.2 (22)
8.7
Overall Average
9.2 (2,108)
8.8 (2,729)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Firststay Hongdae Hi There Design Guesthouse (Korea Quality)
Strengths Strengths
+ Repeated reviews on easy access to Sinchon Station (2-min walk) and abundance of nearby eateries and stores + Cleanliness and hygiene repeatedly mentioned. Many reviews note fresh linens changed
+ Staff (Sue, Min, Hyunjung etc.) praised for friendliness, quick help, and local tips + Close to Hongdae subway, convenient for travel
+ Clean rooms with recent renovations, comfy beds and showers mentioned often + Comfortable beds and good heating, warm even in winter
+ Convenient lounge and free water/coffee well-received + Friendly owner and good service often praised
+ Good soundproofing and quietness frequently noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews say rooms are cramped for unpacking luggage - Room and bathroom too small repeated complaints
- Bathroom smells and shower curtain leaks mentioned - Poor soundproofing, noise from next door or outside
- Repeated complaints about lobby public restroom cleanliness - Basement level feels humid in some weather

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Business travelers Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Hongdae nightlife fans Budget travelers Short stayers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Firststay Hongdae

Booking.com 9.1 Solo

Great location, Sue and Min staff friendly, many eateries nearby

Cramped room and bathroom smell

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

2-min to station, clean spacious room, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Comfy bed, good shower, convenient location

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Best value, Hyunjung staff kind

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Clean and good, strong AC

Uncomfortable bed

Hi There Design Guesthouse (Korea Quality)

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, good location, comfy bed, good heating no odd smells

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Near subway, hygienic fresh linens

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Good location friendly staff warm room good shower

Booking.com 3.6 Individual

Central Hongdae quiet clean friendly staff

Wish separate bathrooms

Booking.com 3.2 Individual

Great location kind staff good breakfast kitchen

Poor soundproof small room

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.0km

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