YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun vs Zen Seoul Stay

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.5km
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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,026
Seoul
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Zen Seoul Stay

★★ 2-Star
8.2 688
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site YaKorea Hostel ... Zen Seoul Stay
Agoda
Booking.com
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Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site YaKorea Hostel ... Zen Seoul Stay
Agoda
7.5 (3,047)
8.2 (735)
Booking.com
6.8 (431)
7.9 (561)
Trip.com
8.0 (640)
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Overall Average
7.5 (4,118)
8.2 (1,296)

Strengths & Weaknesses

YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun Zen Seoul Stay
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 1-minute walk to Cheonggu Station for easy transit + Near Jongno 3-ga Station and Insadong, great for sightseeing mobility
+ Self check-in and luggage storage are repeatedly called convenient + Daily cleaned showers and bathrooms praised for cleanliness
+ Shared kitchen and free breakfast (ramen, bread) noted for good value + Well-equipped shared laundry, kitchen, fridge ideal for long stays
+ Free toiletries and towels appreciated in several reviews + Female dorms and private check-in feel safe and convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Sewer smells and mold mentioned in several complaints - No elevator, inconvenient for luggage on stairs common complaint
- Cramped bathrooms with water overflow after showers repeated - Shower privacy lacking and floor not always clean
- No elevator makes heavy luggage tough on stairs - Rooms or beds narrow, mattresses uncomfortable for some

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Short stayers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Female travelers

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

Zen Seoul Stay

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Near station for Myeongdong·Gyeongbokgung, daily cleaning keeps it clean

Cold in winter, inconvenient outlets

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Subway nearby for cafes·restaurants, comfy bed good kitchen

Dorm narrow, small towels

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Central Ikseon-dong, clean with well-maintained bathrooms

No elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

All essentials provided, convenient common areas

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Near station lots of eateries, clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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