Olive Hostel Dongdaemun vs Seoul City Hotel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.4km
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Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
8.3 647
Seoul
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Seoul City Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.8 1,763
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Olive Hostel Do... Seoul City Hotel
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Olive Hostel Do... Seoul City Hotel
Agoda
8.4 (656)
7.8 (1,786)
Booking.com
8.5 (366)
-
Expedia
-
7.6 (163)
Trip.com
8.5 (1)
6.1 (47)
여기어때
-
6.1 (34)
Overall Average
8.3 (1,023)
7.8 (2,030)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Olive Hostel Dongdaemun Seoul City Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise transport and shopping access just 3min walk from Dongdaemun Station + 3-min walk to Hoehyeon Station, easy access to Namdaemun/Myeongdong praised repeatedly
+ Staff friendliness, quick responses, and self check-in convenience repeatedly mentioned + Clean rooms and soft beds mentioned often
+ Clean rooms with basics like shower, fridge, AC satisfy most guests + Many convenience stores/24h eateries nearby for convenience
+ Great value and lively late-night location suits solo travelers + Good AC and free water appreciated
+ Suitable for short stays/business trips common view
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms very narrow, hard to open luggage, common complaint - Low-floor rooms hear outside noise per reviews
- No elevator inconvenient for luggage-heavy travelers - Breakfast too basic and poor value repeated complaints
- Winter heater noise, insufficient heating, or water issues mentioned by some - Some rooms noted for poor cleaning/mold/smells

Recommended For

Solo travelers Shoppers Short-stay travelers

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers Budget 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

Seoul City Hotel

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Convenient location and big soft bed

여기어때 10.0 Solo

Close to Hoehyeon Station, many convenience stores and eateries

Trip.com 8.0 Business

Good location near Namdaemun and Shinsegae, friendly owner

Facilities dated

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Best location near Myeongdong and Namdaemun

Expedia 6.0 Family

Good location

Breakfast lousy and unhealthy

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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