Olive Hostel Dongdaemun vs Hotel Kyoungdong Myeongdong

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.4km
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Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
8.3 647
Seoul
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Hotel Kyoungdong Myeongdong

★★ 2-Star
8.5 1,206
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (656)
8.4 (1,210)
Booking.com
8.5 (366)
8.1 (339)
Expedia
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6.4 (6)
Trip.com
8.5 (1)
8.8 (78)
Overall Average
8.3 (1,023)
8.5 (1,688)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Olive Hostel Dongdaemun Hotel Kyoungdong Myeongdong
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise transport and shopping access just 3min walk from Dongdaemun Station + Proximity to Myeongdong, Namdaemun Market, and Hoehyeon Station makes travel easy, per many reviews
+ Staff friendliness, quick responses, and self check-in convenience repeatedly mentioned + Staff praised repeatedly for being friendly and helpful
+ Clean rooms with basics like shower, fridge, AC satisfy most guests + Rooms clean with good toiletries and fridge amenities
+ Great value and lively late-night location suits solo travelers + Free parking available as noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms very narrow, hard to open luggage, common complaint - No elevator makes stairs tough with luggage, mentioned in several reviews
- No elevator inconvenient for luggage-heavy travelers - Some rooms have noise or mosquito complaints
- Winter heater noise, insufficient heating, or water issues mentioned by some - Cleaning or towel changes sometimes missed

Recommended For

Solo travelers Shoppers Short-stay travelers

Recommended For

Couples Friends Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Self check-in convenient, friendly staff, satisfied with basics

Agoda 10.0 Solo

1-2min to spa & shopping, clean and easy to use

Agoda 9.2 Solo

3 subway lines convenient, compact but fine for one

Trip.com 6.5 Family

Decent value for money

Small room with leaks, 5th floor hard with luggage

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Great location, quick staff response, all needed facilities

Weak winter heating

Hotel Kyoungdong Myeongdong

Trip.com 10 Couple

Convenient transport, near Myeongdong and Seoul Tower for dates

Agoda 10 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, great location

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Walking distance to Myeongdong and Namdaemun, nearby convenience stores

No elevator

Trip.com 9.5 Friends

Near Myeongdong Station, good location with free parking

Booking.com 8.7 Solo

Close to subway and bus, quick staff response

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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