Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun vs Olive Hostel MyeongDong

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.8km
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Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
6.4 775
Seoul
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Olive Hostel MyeongDong

★★ 2-Star
8.4 197
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.4 (780)
8.4 (209)
Booking.com
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7.3 (660)
Trip.com
5.9 (31)
7.2 (1)
Overall Average
6.4 (811)
8.4 (1,044)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun Olive Hostel MyeongDong
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 1-minute walk to Dongdaemun Station for easy shopping and transit + Reviews repeat great access to Myeongdong Station and Namsan Tower within 10-min walk
+ Repeatedly noted as suitable for budget backpackers just needing a crash pad + Many praise clean rooms and common areas
+ Friendly staff and convenient self check-in
+ Rooftop Namsan view and free drinks in lounge
+ Good vibe for mingling with other travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms narrow and unclean with complaints of dirty floors, mold, cockroaches multiple times - Many reviews say uphill path tough with heavy luggage
- No elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage, mismatch with photos often mentioned - No elevator, must use stairs
- Staff rude or absent at night in reviews - Cramped bathrooms and showers splash water everywhere

Recommended For

Backpackers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

Trip.com 10 Friends

So close to Dongdaemun market, love it

Trip.com 8.5 Solo

Great location near Dongdaemun with food options

No elevator, alley at night cautious

Agoda 6.8 Group

Closest to station is biggest plus

No bathroom partition, floor not clean

Agoda 6.0 Couple

Perfect location for backpackers

Not for families wanting comfort

Olive Hostel MyeongDong

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Close to Namsan Tower, great rooftop view

Agoda 9.6 Group

Friendly staff, clean with good facilities

Uphill location

Agoda 10.0 Group

Great Namsan view, near shuttle and subway

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Clean, convenient location, perfect facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Comfortable design, spotlessly clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.8km

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