Simple Stay vs YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

Same City · Seoul Distance: 8.9km
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Simple Stay

★★ 2-Star
8.6 708
Seoul
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YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,430
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Simple Stay YaKorea Hostel ...
Agoda
8.6 (723)
8.2 (2,443)
Booking.com
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8.0 (518)
Expedia
-
7.4 (80)
Trip.com
-
8.2 (310)
Overall Average
8.6 (723)
8.2 (3,351)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Simple Stay YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews note easy access with 1-3 min walk to Jongno 3-ga subway + Great value and convenient Gangnam location frequently praised
+ Repeated praise for clean bedding/towels and strong shower pressure + Friendly staff speaking multiple languages repeated in reviews
+ Frequent mentions of friendly staff and convenient mobile key system + Basic cleaning good, beds and towels clean often mentioned
+ High satisfaction from families on breakfast value + Close to stations and shops, easy for business and solo travelers
+ Shared kitchen and showers convenient for small hostel stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Reviews note rooms and bathrooms too narrow for movement/use - Poor soundproofing, late-night shower and chat noise common complaints
- External noise heard and some rooms have mold issues - Shared spaces cramped with long-term guests' luggage issues
- Some mentions of bathroom and room smells or cleanliness lacks

Recommended For

Business travelers Families Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers Young travelers

Guest Reviews

Simple Stay

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

Very close to subway, clean, good shower, friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Clean, great breakfast, good location

Breakfast timing issue

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Convenient mobile key, spacious bathroom

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Newly renovated, good amenities

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Good bed, responsive staff

Narrow room and mold

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

Trip.com 8 Family

Great value, showers and bathroom well-kept

Trip.com 10 Solo

Clean quiet good location staff speaks Chinese well

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Comfortable daily cleaning friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Clean bedding best location kind staff

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Affordable Gangnam single room safe

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.9km

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