The Riverside Hotel vs OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 The Riverside Hotel vs OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
Same City · Seoul
Distance: 5.5km
Overview
vs
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel
★★★
3-Star
6.7
7,645 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
★★★
3-Star
8.6
2,895 reviews
Seoul
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 11㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | The Riverside H... The Riverside Hotel | OYO Hostel Myeo... OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 야놀자 | ||
| 여기어때 | ||
| 쿠팡트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | The Riverside H... The Riverside Hotel | OYO Hostel Myeo... OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
6.7
(7,769)
|
8.6
(2,925)
|
| Booking.com |
5.6
(225)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
7.1
(362)
|
9.1
(196)
|
| 야놀자 |
6.6
(1,145)
|
-
|
| 여기어때 |
7.6
(1,408)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
6.7
(10,909)
|
8.6
(3,121)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| The Riverside Hotel The Riverside Hotel | OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2 |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews praise the 4-minute walk to Sinsa Station and proximity to airport limousine bus stops | + Overwhelming access to shopping and transit, just 4-5 min walk from Myeongdong Station |
| + Friends and couples satisfied with nearby Garosu-gil, convenience stores, and restaurants | + Rooms small but clean with comfortable beds, per many reviews |
| + Some mention good Han River views or nightscapes | + Friendly staff good with English/Chinese communication, repeated praise |
| + Reviews acknowledge good value for the low price | + Shared kitchen and simple breakfast handy, frequently mentioned |
| + Convenience stores and eateries right below for easy food access | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Bathroom mold, odors, water stains, and outdated conditions repeated in many reviews | - Rooms small with tiny or no windows in many cases, common complaint |
| - Loud AC noise and poor cooling performance commonly complained | - Mosquitoes, narrow bathrooms, thin doors letting in noise mentioned sporadically |
| - Carpet stains, wall dust, inadequate cleaning lead to low cleanliness ratings | - Front desk on 5th floor hard to find initially |
| - Poor soundproofing with neighbor noise heard in reviews | |
Recommended For
Friends
Couples
Business travelers
|
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Foreign tourists
Couples
Shoppers
|
Guest Reviews
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel
여기어때
9.7
Friends
Cheap near Nonhyeon Station with lots of nearby spots, highly recommend
여기어때
8.3
Couple
Decent bed and TV, comfortable in summer
Outdated bathroom and dead mosquitoes
Booking.com
2.4
Solo
Location superb
Bathroom and AC outdated
Trip.com
8.5
Family
Close to Han River park, good night view
Agoda
8.4
Couple
Convenient location and well-maintained cleanliness
Pool access restrictions
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2
Trip.com
9.5
Other
Easy walk from Myeongdong Station, friendly staff good for foreigners
Trip.com
9.5
Other
Simple breakfast good, solo room size just right and comfy
Trip.com
9.5
Solo traveler
Small but smart layout, perfect for Myeongdong street shopping
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Steps from Myeongdong Station, top location but mosquitoes issue
Mosquitoes
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Near airport bus/subway and breakfast, great access
Location Comparison
Distance: 5.5km
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