Mangrove Dongdaemun vs Simplestay Jongro

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.9km
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Mangrove Dongdaemun

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 8,372
Seoul
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Simplestay Jongro

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 84
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Mangrove Dongda... Simplestay Jongro
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mangrove Dongda... Simplestay Jongro
Agoda
8.9 (8,464)
8.5 (89)
Booking.com
8.6 (864)
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Expedia
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8.8 (326)
Trip.com
9.1 (577)
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야놀자
9.0 (95)
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여기어때
5.9 (5)
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Overall Average
8.9 (10,005)
8.5 (415)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mangrove Dongdaemun Simplestay Jongro
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy access, just 3 minutes walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and airport bus right in front + Friendly and helpful staff repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Rooms and common areas are clean, beds cozy and comfortable, repeatedly mentioned + Close to Jongno 3-ga Station, easy access with many nearby restaurants and cafes
+ Shared kitchen, laundry, gym, rooftop are convenient to use + Clean rooms and tasty breakfast praised
+ Staff are friendly and helpful, noted across platforms + Higher floors have minimal street noise
+ QR code security system feels very safe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- QR code for elevator and floor access changes often, inconvenient per reviews - Rooms and bathrooms are small according to multiple reviews
- Limited cleaning for short stays, just trash removal, repeated complaints - Shower water overflows toward toilet, inconvenient
- Bathroom narrow or has drain smell/poor drainage issues mentioned - Limited space for hanging clothes or storage noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples Long-stay guests

Recommended For

Tourists Couples Families

Guest Reviews

Mangrove Dongdaemun

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean comfy bed, convenient laundry/kitchen, friendly staff

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location near buses/subway, clean room

Slow elevator

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Good basics and location, will return

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Airport bus front, near DDP, good breakfast

여기어때 7.7 Solo

Good value

QR entry inconvenient

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: 1.9km

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