Hotel The Castle Jamsil-Sene vs Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 14.8km

Overview

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Hotel The Castle Jamsil-Sene

★★ 2-Star
8.8 1,502
Seoul
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Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,744
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (1,533)
8.9 (1,933)
Booking.com
7.7 (74)
8.5 (461)
Expedia
7.8 (57)
8.6 (334)
Trip.com
8.5 (56)
9.0 (131)
야놀자
9.0 (363)
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여기어때
8.8 (152)
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Overall Average
8.8 (2,235)
8.9 (2,859)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel The Castle Jamsil-Sene Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 5-minute walk to subway station for easy access + Many reviews praise the 7-min walk to Hongdae Station for easy food and transport access
+ Spacious rooms and comfortable bedding mentioned repeatedly + Clean rooms and common areas with friendly staff repeatedly mentioned
+ Abundant nearby restaurants and convenience stores for dining options + Great value with simple breakfast gets consistent praise
+ Staff are friendly and respond quickly to requests across reviews + Communal lounge and kitchen ideal for relaxing per reviews
+ 24/7 free water and drinks available at 2nd-floor cafeteria
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about cigarette smell in bathrooms - Rooms too small for travelers with lots of luggage per reviews
- Reviews mention shower lacks curtain, wetting the floor - Road noise in low-floor or street-side rooms repeatedly complained about
- Occasional reviews point out cleaning issues or leftover hair - Compact showers and limited breakfast options noted

Recommended For

Business travelers Concert-goers Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Couples

Guest Reviews

Hotel The Castle Jamsil-Sene

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great subway access and nearby eateries. Convenient 24/7 free drinks at cafeteria

여기어때 10.0 Solo

Clean with upgrade, rested comfortably. Good location and friendly staff

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Clean and spacious for the price. Convenient location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Good soundproofing and quiet. Responsive to cleaning requests

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Very clean and modern

No shower curtain, floor gets wet

Hostel CLEO Seoul Hongdae

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Clean with great value, breakfast included perfect for solo Seoul trips

Trip.com 10 Couple

Cheapest and cleanest near Hongdae with breakfast

Expedia 10 Solo

Helpful staff and great location but street noise so bring earplugs

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Convenient location, friendly staff, clean room ideal for solo

Small room

Agoda 10 Group

Incredible value for location, easy access to Hongdae shopping and food

Location Comparison

Distance: 14.8km

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