Original Backpackers vs Mangrove Sinseol

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.3km
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Original Backpackers

★★ 2-Star
9.7 631
Seoul
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Mangrove Sinseol

★★ 2-Star
8.5 9,023
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Original Backpa... Mangrove Sinseol
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Original Backpa... Mangrove Sinseol
Agoda
9.7 (646)
8.6 (8,153)
Booking.com
9.7 (468)
8.4 (529)
Expedia
-
8.2 (180)
Trip.com
9.2
8.6 (475)
야놀자
-
8.0 (83)
여기어때
-
6.8 (9)
Overall Average
9.7 (1,114)
8.5 (9,432)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Original Backpackers Mangrove Sinseol
Strengths Strengths
+ Most reviews say rooms, shared showers, and bathrooms are impeccably clean + Subway and bus stops right outside make travel very convenient, per many reviews
+ Staff are friendly, help with luggage, and share travel tips via LINE + Self check-in and shared facilities (kitchen, laundry, lounge, gym) please long-stay guests
+ Bedding is comfortable and clean, repeatedly mentioned + Rooms are clean with modern interiors and comfortable, repeated in reviews
+ Rooftop views, free ramen, coffee, and breakfast for relaxing + Staff are friendly and responsive, mentioned across sites
+ Right by Dongdaemun Station, easy access praised by business and solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator, stairs are inconvenient per many reviews - Moldy smells from bathrooms and AC noted in several reviews
- Some mention narrow rooms or evening street noise - Water leaks during showers or cramped bathrooms repeated complaints
- QR code elevator system inconvenient with long waits

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Friends

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Long-stay guests

Guest Reviews

Original Backpackers

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Rooms and common areas clean, bedding fresh, breakfast included great value

Trip.com 10 Business

Very close to Dongdaemun Station, friendly staff, nice fragrance overall

No elevator

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Responsive staff, clean rooms and facilities, love rooftop lounge

Too many stairs

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Pristine condition, thoughtful amenities, free washer dryer

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Comfy bed, clean showers, tasty free breakfast, great rooftop view

Mangrove Sinseol

Expedia 10.0 Solo/Friends

Central, safe and clean. Great for solo or friends.

여기어때 9.7 Solo

Near subway, staff friendly.

Bathroom smells

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Great location, new and clean. Retro art vibe.

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Subway/bus right there, convenient stores nearby.

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Clean, good location. Ample storage.

Bathroom mold and grime

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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