Orbit Guesthouse (Foreigners only) vs Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.7km

Overview

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Orbit Guesthouse (Foreigners only)

1-Star
8.6 1,369
Seoul
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Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

1-Star
6.6 562
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (1,387)
6.6 (569)
Booking.com
7.9 (728)
4.6 (65)
Expedia
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6.2 (39)
Trip.com
7.9
5.2 (40)
Overall Average
8.6 (2,115)
6.6 (713)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Orbit Guesthouse (Foreigners only) Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenience just minutes' walk from Hongdae Entrance Station + Many reviews praise easy access to Myeongdong streets and subway for sightseeing
+ Clean, with good AC and hot showers mentioned repeatedly + Good value for location relative to price repeated often
+ Host responses are quick and friendly + Shared kitchen and free breakfast convenient
+ Good value, easy access to restaurants and shopping nearby + Quiet neighborhood near Namsan mentioned
+ Quiet and suitable for sleeping
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many reviews note stairs make it inconvenient with heavy luggage - Repeated complaints on poor cleanliness, mold smell, dust, bugs
- Some rooms have humidity smells or dust - Thin walls cause heavy neighbor noise in many reviews
- Strict rules like no food/coffee in room feel burdensome - Staff often absent and unresponsive
- AC, lights, door locks broken in cases

Recommended For

Backpackers Solo travelers Groups Families with kids

Recommended For

Budget travelers Solo travelers Friends

Guest Reviews

Orbit Guesthouse (Foreigners only)

Booking.com 8.6 Couple

Good location, clean, hot shower. Quick host response.

Stairs inconvenient with luggage

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Close to Hongdae metro Exit 3. Spacious bathroom.

Agoda 10.0 Family

Right by airport train, quiet sleep. Good for kids on foot.

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Convenient transport, friendly staff.

Booking.com 9.0 Group

Great location, cool AC, cafes nearby.

No large towels

Mama Guesthouse Myeongdong

Booking.com 4.6

Perfect location near Myeongdong shopping and subway

Filthy with mold and noise

Trip.com 10 Friends

Cheap, close to Myeongdong, decent breakfast

Trip.com 4 Family

Location okay

Very dirty with bugs, moldy breakfast

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Convenient to subway and market

Mold and cleanliness issues

Agoda 10 Solo

Clean and convenient for budget

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.7km

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