OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 vs The Riverside Hotel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.5km

Overview

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OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 2,895
Seoul
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The Riverside Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
6.7 7,645
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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야놀자
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (2,925)
6.7 (7,769)
Booking.com
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5.6 (225)
Trip.com
9.1 (196)
7.1 (362)
야놀자
-
6.6 (1,145)
여기어때
-
7.6 (1,408)
Overall Average
8.6 (3,121)
6.7 (10,909)

Strengths & Weaknesses

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 The Riverside Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming access to shopping and transit, just 4-5 min walk from Myeongdong Station + Many reviews praise the 4-minute walk to Sinsa Station and proximity to airport limousine bus stops
+ Rooms small but clean with comfortable beds, per many reviews + Friends and couples satisfied with nearby Garosu-gil, convenience stores, and restaurants
+ Friendly staff good with English/Chinese communication, repeated praise + Some mention good Han River views or nightscapes
+ Shared kitchen and simple breakfast handy, frequently mentioned + Reviews acknowledge good value for the low price
+ Convenience stores and eateries right below for easy food access
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small with tiny or no windows in many cases, common complaint - Bathroom mold, odors, water stains, and outdated conditions repeated in many reviews
- Mosquitoes, narrow bathrooms, thin doors letting in noise mentioned sporadically - Loud AC noise and poor cooling performance commonly complained
- Front desk on 5th floor hard to find initially - Carpet stains, wall dust, inadequate cleaning lead to low cleanliness ratings
- Poor soundproofing with neighbor noise heard in reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Foreign tourists Couples Shoppers

Recommended For

Friends Couples Business travelers

Guest Reviews

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2

Trip.com 9.5 Other

Easy walk from Myeongdong Station, friendly staff good for foreigners

Trip.com 9.5 Other

Simple breakfast good, solo room size just right and comfy

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Small but smart layout, perfect for Myeongdong street shopping

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Steps from Myeongdong Station, top location but mosquitoes issue

Mosquitoes

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Near airport bus/subway and breakfast, great access

The Riverside Hotel

여기어때 9.7 Friends

Cheap near Nonhyeon Station with lots of nearby spots, highly recommend

여기어때 8.3 Couple

Decent bed and TV, comfortable in summer

Outdated bathroom and dead mosquitoes

Booking.com 2.4 Solo

Location superb

Bathroom and AC outdated

Trip.com 8.5 Family

Close to Han River park, good night view

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Convenient location and well-maintained cleanliness

Pool access restrictions

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.5km

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