Olive Hostel MyeongDong vs Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.8km
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Olive Hostel MyeongDong

★★ 2-Star
8.4 197
Seoul
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Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
6.4 775
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (209)
6.4 (780)
Booking.com
7.3 (660)
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Trip.com
7.2 (1)
5.9 (31)
Overall Average
8.4 (1,044)
6.4 (811)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Olive Hostel MyeongDong Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeat great access to Myeongdong Station and Namsan Tower within 10-min walk + Many reviews praise the 1-minute walk to Dongdaemun Station for easy shopping and transit
+ Many praise clean rooms and common areas + Repeatedly noted as suitable for budget backpackers just needing a crash pad
+ Friendly staff and convenient self check-in
+ Rooftop Namsan view and free drinks in lounge
+ Good vibe for mingling with other travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many reviews say uphill path tough with heavy luggage - Rooms narrow and unclean with complaints of dirty floors, mold, cockroaches multiple times
- No elevator, must use stairs - No elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage, mismatch with photos often mentioned
- Cramped bathrooms and showers splash water everywhere - Staff rude or absent at night in reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Backpackers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Olive Hostel MyeongDong

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Close to Namsan Tower, great rooftop view

Agoda 9.6 Group

Friendly staff, clean with good facilities

Uphill location

Agoda 10.0 Group

Great Namsan view, near shuttle and subway

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Clean, convenient location, perfect facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Comfortable design, spotlessly clean

Hotel Gaon Seoul Dongdaemun

Trip.com 10 Friends

So close to Dongdaemun market, love it

Trip.com 8.5 Solo

Great location near Dongdaemun with food options

No elevator, alley at night cautious

Agoda 6.8 Group

Closest to station is biggest plus

No bathroom partition, floor not clean

Agoda 6.0 Couple

Perfect location for backpackers

Not for families wanting comfort

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.8km

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