Lifein Cheonggye vs elo hostel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.2km
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Lifein Cheonggye

★ 1-Star
8.9 397
Seoul
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elo hostel

★ 1-Star
6.7 299
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Lifein Cheonggye elo hostel
Agoda
9.0 (422)
6.8 (214)
Booking.com
7.8 (49)
9.0 (131)
Trip.com
-
9.5 (84)
Overall Average
8.9 (471)
6.7 (568)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lifein Cheonggye elo hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise proximity to subway and Gwangjang Market for easy access + Right at Dongdaemun Station exit 7, super convenient access
+ Rooms are clean and well-renovated, great value repeated in reviews + Staff carry luggage and are very friendly
+ Soft mattress and shared coffee machine/microwave are convenient + Free ramen, coffee, laundry in common area is convenient
+ Good for late check-in then grabbing food at Gwangjang Market + Rooms are clean with good basic facilities
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes luggage handling inconvenient per reviews - Small shower door leaks water, wetting the floor often mentioned
- Thin walls let hallway noise through, repeated complaints - Rooms cramped and stairs tough with heavy luggage
- Heating or coffee machine breakdowns mentioned - Noise, odors, inconsistent cleaning noted

Recommended For

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Guest Reviews

Lifein Cheonggye

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Near station and Gwangjang Market, clean renovation inside

Unstable shower temp

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Comfortable, easy food at market, clean facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Very clean, close to everything

Alley entrance

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Convenient subway access, comfy bed

Poor soundproofing

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Good price and location, near subway

elo hostel

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Right by Dongdaemun Station, staff helps with luggage, clean room, free ramen great

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

New and comfy, clean shower, fun ramen machine

Agoda 9.6 Couple

30-40 steps to subway, clean and reasonable price

Booking.com 9.1 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, free ramen coffee, perfect location

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Quick staff response, best location

Cigarette smell and drainage issues

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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