YaKorea Hostel Gangnam vs Hotel The Designers Jongno

Same City · Seoul Distance: 8.7km
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YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,430
Seoul
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Hotel The Designers Jongno

★★★ 3-Star
7.5 1,939
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (2,443)
7.5 (1,984)
Booking.com
8.0 (518)
7.0 (195)
Expedia
7.4 (80)
7.2 (387)
Trip.com
8.2 (310)
8.2 (264)
야놀자
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6.8 (1,149)
여기어때
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9.1 (7)
Overall Average
8.2 (3,351)
7.5 (3,986)

Strengths & Weaknesses

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam Hotel The Designers Jongno
Strengths Strengths
+ Great value and convenient Gangnam location frequently praised + Many reviews praise proximity to Jongno 3-ga Station and Insadong for easy sightseeing and travel
+ Friendly staff speaking multiple languages repeated in reviews + Comfortable beds and large TVs mentioned repeatedly across sites
+ Basic cleaning good, beds and towels clean often mentioned + Families satisfied with large rooms and easy upgrades
+ Close to stations and shops, easy for business and solo travelers + Common lounge and convenience store found convenient
+ Shared kitchen and showers convenient for small hostel stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing, late-night shower and chat noise common complaints - Multiple reviews complain rooms are too small
- Shared spaces cramped with long-term guests' luggage issues - Bathroom cleanliness, water stains, mold repeatedly disappointing
- Some mentions of bathroom and room smells or cleanliness lacks - Water leaks or drainage issues during showers mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers Young travelers

Recommended For

Tourists Families Business travelers

Guest Reviews

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

Trip.com 8 Family

Great value, showers and bathroom well-kept

Trip.com 10 Solo

Clean quiet good location staff speaks Chinese well

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Comfortable daily cleaning friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Clean bedding best location kind staff

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Affordable Gangnam single room safe

Hotel The Designers Jongno

Trip.com 10 Family

Newly renovated large room perfect for family travel. Clean beds and bathroom, big TV.

Trip.com 10 Business

Great access to Myeongdong and sights, comfortable room.

여기어때 10 Business

Easy parking, good room condition, many eateries nearby.

Agoda 10 Couple

Convenient subway access, comfortable bed.

Booking.com 7.0 Business

Spacious room, convenient location, unlimited water/drinks.

Slow sink drain, no heating.

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.7km

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