Hotel Firststay Hongdae vs LOOKHOME

Same City · Seoul Distance: 4.3km
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Hotel Firststay Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
9.2 1,292
Seoul
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LOOKHOME

★★ 2-Star
9.3 936
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Booking.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hotel Firststay... LOOKHOME
Agoda
9.2 (1,375)
9.3 (953)
Booking.com
9.1 (711)
9.2 (689)
Expedia
-
9.2 (610)
Trip.com
9.2 (22)
8.8 (13)
Overall Average
9.2 (2,108)
9.3 (2,265)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Firststay Hongdae LOOKHOME
Strengths Strengths
+ Repeated reviews on easy access to Sinchon Station (2-min walk) and abundance of nearby eateries and stores + Overwhelming reviews praise the 5-min walk to Myeongdong Station for easy shopping, food, and transit access
+ Staff (Sue, Min, Hyunjung etc.) praised for friendliness, quick help, and local tips + Rooms and bathrooms are spotlessly clean, repeated across all sites
+ Clean rooms with recent renovations, comfy beds and showers mentioned often + Staff's friendly responses and smooth self check-in instructions are frequently highlighted
+ Convenient lounge and free water/coffee well-received + Free coffee, snacks, and water in common areas add great convenience
+ Good soundproofing and quietness frequently noted + Flexible handling of late-night arrivals is mentioned multiple times
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews say rooms are cramped for unpacking luggage - Uphill slope and stairs are inconvenient with heavy luggage or for elderly, per reviews
- Bathroom smells and shower curtain leaks mentioned - Shower space feels tight or walls low and claustrophobic for some
- Repeated complaints about lobby public restroom cleanliness - Towels are small or room cleaning frequency is low in some mentions

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Business travelers Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Small families

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

LOOKHOME

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Best location near Myeongdong market, clean and convenient

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Close to Myeongdong station, clean with easy self check-in

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Warm clean room, fast friendly staff responses

Booking.com 4.0 Solo traveler

Perfect location, helpful staff, clean

Room number on key card

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Great location, spacious, warm floor heating

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.3km

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