Star Guesthouse vs Original Backpackers

Same City · Seoul Distance: 3.3km
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Overview

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Star Guesthouse

★ 1-Star
8.1 2,130
Seoul
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Original Backpackers

★★ 2-Star
9.7 631
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Star Guesthouse Original Backpa...
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Star Guesthouse Original Backpa...
Agoda
8.1 (2,136)
9.7 (646)
Booking.com
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9.7 (468)
Trip.com
9.3 (42)
9.2
Overall Average
8.1 (2,178)
9.7 (1,114)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Star Guesthouse Original Backpackers
Strengths Strengths
+ Lots of reviews say shopping and sightseeing at Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong are convenient on foot + Most reviews say rooms, shared showers, and bathrooms are impeccably clean
+ Repeated praise for easy access to City Hall Station and airport bus stops + Staff are friendly, help with luggage, and share travel tips via LINE
+ Reviews mention friendly owners and staff helping with luggage storage and early check-in + Bedding is comfortable and clean, repeatedly mentioned
+ Rooms small but clean with fridge, Wi-Fi and basics well-equipped + Rooftop views, free ramen, coffee, and breakfast for relaxing
+ Free laundry and shared kitchen are convenient per mentions + Right by Dongdaemun Station, easy access praised by business and solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Multiple reviews complain about narrow rooms and bathrooms with sewer smells - No elevator, stairs are inconvenient per many reviews
- Reviews note weak shower pressure - Some mention narrow rooms or evening street noise
- Mentions of empty front desk late at night raising safety concerns

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Shoppers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Friends

Guest Reviews

Star Guesthouse

Trip.com 9.3 Solo traveler

Perfect location, friendly staff, private bathroom and AC good

Strong sewer smell

Trip.com 9 Solo traveler

Convenient subway and airport access, elevator, friendly staff

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Best location near Myeongdong Namdaemun, clean and transport easy

Lobby dark and messy

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Affordable with all basics, convenient luggage storage

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Convenient location, clean room, smooth check-in

Original Backpackers

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Rooms and common areas clean, bedding fresh, breakfast included great value

Trip.com 10 Business

Very close to Dongdaemun Station, friendly staff, nice fragrance overall

No elevator

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Responsive staff, clean rooms and facilities, love rooftop lounge

Too many stairs

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Pristine condition, thoughtful amenities, free washer dryer

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Comfy bed, clean showers, tasty free breakfast, great rooftop view

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.3km

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