Seoul City Hotel vs Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.4km
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Seoul City Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.8 1,763
Seoul
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Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
8.3 647
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Seoul City Hotel Olive Hostel Do...
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Seoul City Hotel Olive Hostel Do...
Agoda
7.8 (1,786)
8.4 (656)
Booking.com
-
8.5 (366)
Expedia
7.6 (163)
-
Trip.com
6.1 (47)
8.5 (1)
여기어때
6.1 (34)
-
Overall Average
7.8 (2,030)
8.3 (1,023)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Seoul City Hotel Olive Hostel Dongdaemun
Strengths Strengths
+ 3-min walk to Hoehyeon Station, easy access to Namdaemun/Myeongdong praised repeatedly + Many reviews praise transport and shopping access just 3min walk from Dongdaemun Station
+ Clean rooms and soft beds mentioned often + Staff friendliness, quick responses, and self check-in convenience repeatedly mentioned
+ Many convenience stores/24h eateries nearby for convenience + Clean rooms with basics like shower, fridge, AC satisfy most guests
+ Good AC and free water appreciated + Great value and lively late-night location suits solo travelers
+ Suitable for short stays/business trips common view
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Low-floor rooms hear outside noise per reviews - Rooms very narrow, hard to open luggage, common complaint
- Breakfast too basic and poor value repeated complaints - No elevator inconvenient for luggage-heavy travelers
- Some rooms noted for poor cleaning/mold/smells - Winter heater noise, insufficient heating, or water issues mentioned by some

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Shoppers Short-stay travelers

Guest Reviews

Seoul City Hotel

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Convenient location and big soft bed

여기어때 10.0 Solo

Close to Hoehyeon Station, many convenience stores and eateries

Trip.com 8.0 Business

Good location near Namdaemun and Shinsegae, friendly owner

Facilities dated

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Best location near Myeongdong and Namdaemun

Expedia 6.0 Family

Good location

Breakfast lousy and unhealthy

Olive Hostel Dongdaemun

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Self check-in convenient, friendly staff, satisfied with basics

Agoda 10.0 Solo

1-2min to spa & shopping, clean and easy to use

Agoda 9.2 Solo

3 subway lines convenient, compact but fine for one

Trip.com 6.5 Family

Decent value for money

Small room with leaks, 5th floor hard with luggage

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Great location, quick staff response, all needed facilities

Weak winter heating

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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