YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun vs Hwagok Haedamchae

Same City · Seoul Distance: 15.6km
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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,026
Seoul
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Hwagok Haedamchae

★★ 2-Star
8.3 782
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site YaKorea Hostel ... Hwagok Haedamchae
Agoda
7.5 (3,047)
8.3 (764)
Booking.com
6.8 (431)
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Trip.com
8.0 (640)
6.6 (20)
Overall Average
7.5 (4,118)
8.3 (784)

Strengths & Weaknesses

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Hwagok Haedamchae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 1-minute walk to Cheonggu Station for easy transit + Many reviews say rooms are clean with comfortable bedding
+ Self check-in and luggage storage are repeatedly called convenient + Great value for money with convenient nearby shops and markets
+ Shared kitchen and free breakfast (ramen, bread) noted for good value + Business travelers often mention friendly staff and parking convenience
+ Free toiletries and towels appreciated in several reviews + Good access near Kachisan Station repeated in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Sewer smells and mold mentioned in several complaints - Some complaints about cigarette smells in rooms
- Cramped bathrooms with water overflow after showers repeated - Reviews mention noise or poor soundproofing
- No elevator makes heavy luggage tough on stairs - Check-in delays or unclear policy explanations noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Short stayers

Recommended For

Business travelers Couples Families

Guest Reviews

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Trip.com 7.5 Solo

Accommodated fear of heights with ground floor, ramen provided, fun chats with foreigners

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Smooth online check-in, kitchen & amenities convenient, subway 5min

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Location, facilities, breakfast, price all great, comfy mattress

Trip.com 6.5 Friends

Clean bathroom no smell

Poor heating, dirty floor

Booking.com 3.2 Individual

Good location, cozy women's dorm, convenient breakfast

Cold, stairs inconvenient

Hwagok Haedamchae

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great value and comfortable

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Near Kachisan Station, good value and friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Family

Comfortable bedding, friendly staff, self coffee

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Good location, cheap and clean

Trip.com 6.0 Business

Reasonable price and entrance meals

Strong cigarette smell

Location Comparison

Distance: 15.6km

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