Hotel Firststay Hongdae vs The Central Hongdae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.5km
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Hotel Firststay Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
9.2 1,292
Seoul
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The Central Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
8.7 71
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Hotel Firststay... The Central Hon...
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hotel Firststay... The Central Hon...
Agoda
9.2 (1,375)
9.1 (44)
Booking.com
9.1 (711)
8.0 (9)
Expedia
-
9.0 (12)
Trip.com
9.2 (22)
8.4 (24)
야놀자
-
8.4 (6)
여기어때
-
0.0
Overall Average
9.2 (2,108)
8.7 (95)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Firststay Hongdae The Central Hongdae
Strengths Strengths
+ Repeated reviews on easy access to Sinchon Station (2-min walk) and abundance of nearby eateries and stores + Rooms are newly renovated and clean, repeated across sites
+ Staff (Sue, Min, Hyunjung etc.) praised for friendliness, quick help, and local tips + Close to Hongdae station, easy access with shops and convenience store nearby
+ Clean rooms with recent renovations, comfy beds and showers mentioned often + Free breakfast, snacks, drinks satisfy many reviewers
+ Convenient lounge and free water/coffee well-received + Friendly staff and convenient laundry machines often mentioned
+ Good soundproofing and quietness frequently noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews say rooms are cramped for unpacking luggage - No elevator, stairs tough with heavy luggage, repeated complaints
- Bathroom smells and shower curtain leaks mentioned - Rooms small, wet-style bathrooms inconvenient for some
- Repeated complaints about lobby public restroom cleanliness - Poor soundproofing, neighbor and hallway noise common

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Business travelers Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Hongdae nightlife goers

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

The Central Hongdae

Trip.com 9.5 Business

Clean, near main street, breakfast well-provided

Poor soundproofing, noisy at night

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Clean room and good breakfast

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Best location, free snacks, laundry convenient

No elevator

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Clean, good breakfast and juice, friendly staff

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great location near subway/bus, free water/breakfast

No elevator, stairs tough

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.5km

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