The Riverside Hotel vs OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.5km

Overview

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The Riverside Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
6.7 7,645
Seoul
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OYO Hostel Myeongdong 2

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 2,895
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site The Riverside H... OYO Hostel Myeo...
Agoda
6.7 (7,769)
8.6 (2,925)
Booking.com
5.6 (225)
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Trip.com
7.1 (362)
9.1 (196)
야놀자
6.6 (1,145)
-
여기어때
7.6 (1,408)
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Overall Average
6.7 (10,909)
8.6 (3,121)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Riverside Hotel 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- Bathroom mold, odors, water stains, and outdated conditions repeated in many reviews - Rooms small with tiny or no windows in many cases, common complaint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

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Outdated bathroom and dead mosquitoes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Bathroom and AC outdated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

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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