Namsan Story Nine vs KOTARO HOUSE Namsan Story Nine vs KOTARO HOUSE
Same City · Seoul
Distance: 4.4km
Overview
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Namsan Story Nine
Namsan Story Nine
★★★
3-Star
8.8
391 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Guesthouse
Room Size: 23㎡
KOTARO HOUSE
KOTARO HOUSE
★★★
3-Star
7.6
21 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 5㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Namsan Story Nine Namsan Story Nine | KOTARO HOUSE KOTARO HOUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 야놀자 | ||
| 여기어때 | ||
| 쿠팡트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Namsan Story Nine Namsan Story Nine | KOTARO HOUSE KOTARO HOUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.8
(384)
|
7.7
(46)
|
| Booking.com |
8.6
(7)
|
7.7
(39)
|
| Trip.com |
8.0
(1)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
8.8
(392)
|
7.6
(85)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Namsan Story Nine Namsan Story Nine | KOTARO HOUSE KOTARO HOUSE |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Rooms are spacious, clean, with well-equipped kitchen and washer for convenience, per many reviews | + Walk 5-10 min to Hongik Univ. Station, convenient with nearby restaurants and cafes |
| + Walkable to Namsan Tower and cable car, great for sightseeing as repeated in reviews | + Clean rooms, comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms repeatedly mentioned |
| + Host is kind and self check-in instructions are clear, mentioned in several reviews | + Quiet location by the park, great for rest |
| + Floor heating and double glazing make it warm and comfortable in winter | + Quick KakaoTalk communication with management, easy private check-in |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Steep uphill on Namsan hill makes luggage transport tough, common complaint | - Multiple reviews mention noise from other guests entering/exiting at night |
| - Taxi drivers refuse or dislike the sloped roads, per reviews | - Steep outdoor stairs and doorsteps inconvenient with luggage |
| - Difficulty setting AC to heat or poor air circulation | |
Recommended For
Families
Groups
Namsan tourists
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Recommended For
Couples
Solo travelers
Hongdae nightlife fans
|
Guest Reviews
Namsan Story Nine
Namsan Story Nine
Agoda
10.0
Family with young children
Walk to N Seoul Tower, comfy mattress, friendly staff
Agoda
10.0
Family with young children
Spacious kitchen and washer, near Hoehyeon Sta. and Namdaemun
Hilly location
Booking.com
4.0
Family
Home-like, washer and kitchenware complete, supportive staff
Steep hill, stroller inconvenient
Agoda
9.6
Family with young children
Prime location, host gave kimbap, walk to tower
Trip.com
8.0
Friends
Clean and well-maintained interior
Narrow steep roads inconvenient
KOTARO HOUSE
KOTARO HOUSE
Booking.com
4.0
Big beds, cozy by park, huge bathroom with tub
No elevator, lacks small table
Booking.com
3.6
Great location and comfortable room
Agoda
10.0
Group
Comfortable bed and clean
Agoda
8.8
Couple
Close location, quick fixes for issues
Location Comparison
Distance: 4.4km
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