Soo Song Guesthouse Gwanghwamun Myeongdong vs Hotel the Designers Kondae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 8.6km
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Soo Song Guesthouse Gwanghwamun Myeongdong

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 1,188
Seoul
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Hotel the Designers Kondae

★★★ 3-Star
7.5 2,287
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (1,207)
7.5 (2,312)
Booking.com
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6.4 (74)
Expedia
8.8 (103)
8.0 (266)
Trip.com
8.2 (105)
7.8 (174)
야놀자
9.4 (29)
8.8 (916)
여기어때
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8.7 (514)
Overall Average
8.4 (1,444)
7.5 (4,256)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Soo Song Guesthouse Gwanghwamun Myeongdong Hotel the Designers Kondae
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location. Major sites like Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung, Insadong and subway are walkable, praised for convenience + Cleanliness and modern interior praised repeatedly in reviews
+ Friendly staff. Flexible early check-in, luggage handling, daily cleaning repeatedly mentioned + Many say great transport access being walkable to Gunja Station
+ Spacious clean bathrooms. Families satisfied with hot water and quietness + Reviews repeat convenience of nearby restaurants and stores
+ Great value. Downtown spot at budget price draws positive feedback + Staff friendliness and strong shower pressure often mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Dated facilities. Reviews mention broken tiles, mold in bathrooms - Some reviews mention road noise due to roadside location
- Noise issues. Floor and wall noise complaints repeated - Complaints about poor cleaning or hair in bathroom drains
- Odors present. Cigarette or strange smells noted in some reviews - Worn amenities or dim lighting noted as issues

Recommended For

Families Tourists Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Friends Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Soo Song Guesthouse Gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Agoda 10.0 Group

Close to Sejong Center for musicals, kind owner made trip happy

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Walk to Gyeongbokgung Insadong Cheonggyecheon, clean laundry great for family

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Comfortable ondol, clean bedding for great sleep

Agoda 8.8 Family with teens

Early check-in kind, prime location for sightseeing

Small towels, ondol too hot

Trip.com 5.0 Friends

Good location

Creaky bunk beds, moldy bathroom

Hotel the Designers Kondae

여기어때 8.7 Couple

Clean facilities, neat interior, good water pressure

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Friendly staff, clean room, satisfied with facilities

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Rude front desk, road noise and bathroom smell

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Clean, friendly, cheap price good location

여기어때 10.0 Solo

Good value, clean, spacious tub comfy bed

Some rooms have blocked windows

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.6km

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