Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon vs Upflo Hostel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 4.9km
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Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 7,923
Seoul
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Upflo Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.5 1,118
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Imperial Palace... Upflo Hostel
Agoda
8.3 (7,939)
8.5 (1,151)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,596)
8.0 (290)
Expedia
8.2 (1,005)
9.0 (145)
Trip.com
8.9 (283)
8.2 (32)
야놀자
9.0 (1,252)
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여기어때
8.9 (589)
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Overall Average
8.3 (12,664)
8.5 (1,618)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon Upflo Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise easy access to restaurants and convenience stores, 5-min walk from Itaewon Station + 5-min walk to Daechi Station, easy access with nearby convenience stores, marts, eateries repeated in reviews
+ Rooms are clean and beds are comfy for good sleep, repeatedly mentioned + Rooms clean, beds comfy and spacious often praised
+ Staff are friendly and responsive, noted across sites + Shower rooms comfortable and hygienic frequently mentioned
+ Recent renovations make interiors sleek and modern + Unmanned but free with quick staff response via message
+ Convenient for Muslim travelers near mosque and halal spots + Near airport bus stop for easy airport access
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets in neighbor noise or club bass, per reviews - Some reviews note hair or previous guest traces left discomfort
- Some rooms have poor cleaning or bathroom residue complaints - Unmanned so hard to get immediate help, staff absence anxiety mentioned
- Dim lighting feels inconvenient, repeatedly mentioned - Thin walls let hallway noise through in reviews

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Couples Muslim Travelers Itaewon Nightlife Lovers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Friends Short stays

Guest Reviews

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

Agoda 8.8 Solo Traveler

5-min to Itaewon Station, near halal food & mosque, cozy room

Agoda 9.2 Solo Traveler

Great location, clean and quiet area

Agoda 6.8 Couple

Staff caring

Poor cleanliness, worn mattress, dirty bathroom

여기어때 10.0 Group

Good location, friendly staff, clean room with water & coffee

Dim lighting

Trip.com 9.0 Business

Great Itaewon spot, decent soundproofing

Upflo Hostel

Trip.com 10 Business

Clean spacious interior, great terrace

Trip.com 10 Other

Clean room bathroom, station right in front convenient

Sink water doesn't drain, scary door, night light on

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Good location lots of shops

Hair opened bottle damp towel unclean

Agoda 10 Solo

Great location clean hygiene nice shower revisit

Expedia 10

Clean friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.9km

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