Seoul Forest Stay vs The Stay Hotel Myeongdong

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.4km
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Seoul Forest Stay

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 2,000
Seoul
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The Stay Hotel Myeongdong

★★★ 3-Star
7.5 2,363
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Seoul Forest Stay The Stay Hotel ...
Agoda
8.9 (2,027)
7.5 (2,415)
Booking.com
8.7 (612)
5.9 (192)
Expedia
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7.6 (326)
Trip.com
9.4 (65)
7.1 (252)
Overall Average
8.9 (2,704)
7.5 (3,185)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Seoul Forest Stay The Stay Hotel Myeongdong
Strengths Strengths
+ Owner Richard's kindness and attentiveness mentioned repeatedly in all reviews + Overwhelming reviews praise the walkable access to Myeongdong Station, night market, and shops
+ Clean rooms and abundant amenities (shampoo, lotion, chargers) are convenient + Staff friendliness and quick problem-solving repeated across sites
+ 5-min walk to Seoul Forest Station and Ttukseom Station, easy access to cafes and Olive Young + Clean rooms with essentials satisfy for short stays
+ Shared kitchen and cheap laundry praised for convenience + Proximity to airport bus and subway convenient for first-time Seoul visitors
+ Seoul Forest walks and trendy Seongsu vibe fit well for trips
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes moving big or heavy luggage inconvenient, as noted in reviews - Rooms small with insufficient luggage space in many reviews
- Some mentions of small rooms or neighbor noise - Wet bathrooms cause shower water overflow complaints repeatedly
- Some reports of poor cleaning, insects, or stains

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Budget travelers Short stayers

Recommended For

Shoppers Couples First-time foreign travelers

Guest Reviews

Seoul Forest Stay

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Richard's kindness, quiet environment, clean room were top-notch

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Cozy room and Richard's help, walk to Seoul Forest and Ttukseom Station convenient

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Upgraded room for kids, laundry and rooftop convenient

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Richard friendly, 3-5min to subway easy to anywhere

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Clean room, good location, nice host

No elevator, big luggage inconvenient

The Stay Hotel Myeongdong

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Easy access to restaurants and shopping in Myeongdong

Agoda 10.0 Group

Warm staff, clean room, great view

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect location near Klook pickup and eateries

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Central for sightseeing

Small room and shower over sink inconvenient

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Great location

TV and shower facilities lacking

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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