Original Backpackers vs Zum Motel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 10.5km

Overview

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Original Backpackers

★★ 2-Star
9.7 631
Seoul
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Zum Motel

★★ 2-Star
7.5 210
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Original Backpa... Zum Motel
Agoda
9.7 (646)
7.5 (242)
Booking.com
9.7 (468)
6.9 (13)
Trip.com
9.2
7.6 (19)
Overall Average
9.7 (1,114)
7.5 (274)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Original Backpackers Zum Motel
Strengths Strengths
+ Most reviews say rooms, shared showers, and bathrooms are impeccably clean + Repeated reviews praise proximity to Lotte World, Seokchon Lake, subway for easy access
+ Staff are friendly, help with luggage, and share travel tips via LINE + Many compliments on unlimited free drinks and good shower pressure
+ Bedding is comfortable and clean, repeatedly mentioned + Families note convenient parking and abundant nearby food
+ Rooftop views, free ramen, coffee, and breakfast for relaxing + Reviews satisfied with spa and bathtub facilities
+ Right by Dongdaemun Station, easy access praised by business and solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator, stairs are inconvenient per many reviews - Strong cigarette smell complaints repeated across sites
- Some mention narrow rooms or evening street noise - Some rooms have unadjustable AC, feels cold
- Dark corridors and rooms feel scary and outdated
- Reviews note love hotel-like atmosphere

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Friends

Recommended For

Families Concert/Theme Park Visitors Smokers Budget Travelers

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

Zum Motel

Agoda 8.8 유아/아동 동반 가족 여행객

사진보다 룸 컨디션 좋고 스파 따뜻, 롯데월드 가까움

Agoda 10.0 커플/2인 여행객

석촌호수 롯데월드 위치 좋고 주차 편함

복도 어두워 무섭다

Agoda 7.6 커플/2인 여행객

잠실 롯데월드 이용 좋음

노후되고 담배냄새 심함

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

석촌호수와 지하철역 가까움, 큰 욕조 좋음

Trip.com 10.0 1인 여행자

방과 화장실 매우 깨끗

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.5km

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