Simplestay Jongro vs Mangrove Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 1.9km
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Simplestay Jongro

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 84
Seoul
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Mangrove Dongdaemun

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 8,372
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Simplestay Jongro Mangrove Dongda...
Agoda
8.5 (89)
8.9 (8,464)
Booking.com
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8.6 (864)
Expedia
8.8 (326)
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Trip.com
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9.1 (577)
야놀자
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9.0 (95)
여기어때
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5.9 (5)
Overall Average
8.5 (415)
8.9 (10,005)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Simplestay Jongro Mangrove Dongdaemun
Strengths Strengths
+ Friendly and helpful staff repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Many reviews praise the easy access, just 3 minutes walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and airport bus right in front
+ Close to Jongno 3-ga Station, easy access with many nearby restaurants and cafes + Rooms and common areas are clean, beds cozy and comfortable, repeatedly mentioned
+ Clean rooms and tasty breakfast praised + Shared kitchen, laundry, gym, rooftop are convenient to use
+ Higher floors have minimal street noise + Staff are friendly and helpful, noted across platforms
+ QR code security system feels very safe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms and bathrooms are small according to multiple reviews - QR code for elevator and floor access changes often, inconvenient per reviews
- Shower water overflows toward toilet, inconvenient - Limited cleaning for short stays, just trash removal, repeated complaints
- Limited space for hanging clothes or storage noted - Bathroom narrow or has drain smell/poor drainage issues mentioned

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Solo travelers Business travelers Couples Long-stay guests

Guest Reviews

Simplestay Jongro

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great staff, convenient location

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Free luggage storage after checkout

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Superb location, good breakfast, friendly staff

Small room and bathroom

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Comfortable bed, clean, no noise

Agoda 8.8 Group

Great location and transport

Inconvenient bathroom, lack of storage

Mangrove Dongdaemun

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean comfy bed, convenient laundry/kitchen, friendly staff

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location near buses/subway, clean room

Slow elevator

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Good basics and location, will return

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Airport bus front, near DDP, good breakfast

여기어때 7.7 Solo

Good value

QR entry inconvenient

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.9km

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