Olive Hostel MyeongDong vs Mangrove Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.2km
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Olive Hostel MyeongDong

★★ 2-Star
8.4 197
Seoul
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Mangrove Dongdaemun

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 8,372
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (209)
8.9 (8,464)
Booking.com
7.3 (660)
8.6 (864)
Trip.com
7.2 (1)
9.1 (577)
야놀자
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9.0 (95)
여기어때
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5.9 (5)
Overall Average
8.4 (1,044)
8.9 (10,005)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Olive Hostel MyeongDong Mangrove Dongdaemun
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeat great access to Myeongdong Station and Namsan Tower within 10-min walk + Many reviews praise the easy access, just 3 minutes walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and airport bus right in front
+ Many praise clean rooms and common areas + Rooms and common areas are clean, beds cozy and comfortable, repeatedly mentioned
+ Friendly staff and convenient self check-in + Shared kitchen, laundry, gym, rooftop are convenient to use
+ Rooftop Namsan view and free drinks in lounge + Staff are friendly and helpful, noted across platforms
+ Good vibe for mingling with other travelers + QR code security system feels very safe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many reviews say uphill path tough with heavy luggage - QR code for elevator and floor access changes often, inconvenient per reviews
- No elevator, must use stairs - Limited cleaning for short stays, just trash removal, repeated complaints
- Cramped bathrooms and showers splash water everywhere - Bathroom narrow or has drain smell/poor drainage issues mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples Long-stay guests

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.2km

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