Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun vs Simplestay Jongro

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.0km
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Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
6.4 775
Seoul
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Simplestay Jongro

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 84
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.4 (780)
8.5 (89)
Expedia
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8.8 (326)
Trip.com
5.9 (31)
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Overall Average
6.4 (811)
8.5 (415)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun Simplestay Jongro
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 1-minute walk to Dongdaemun Station for easy shopping and transit + Friendly and helpful staff repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Repeatedly noted as suitable for budget backpackers just needing a crash pad + Close to Jongno 3-ga Station, easy access with many nearby restaurants and cafes
+ Clean rooms and tasty breakfast praised
+ Higher floors have minimal street noise
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms narrow and unclean with complaints of dirty floors, mold, cockroaches multiple times - Rooms and bathrooms are small according to multiple reviews
- No elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage, mismatch with photos often mentioned - Shower water overflows toward toilet, inconvenient
- Staff rude or absent at night in reviews - Limited space for hanging clothes or storage noted

Recommended For

Backpackers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Tourists Couples Families

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

Simplestay Jongro

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great staff, convenient location

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Free luggage storage after checkout

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Superb location, good breakfast, friendly staff

Small room and bathroom

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Comfortable bed, clean, no noise

Agoda 8.8 Group

Great location and transport

Inconvenient bathroom, lack of storage

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.0km

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