YaKorea Hostel Gangnam vs Simple Stay

Same City · Seoul Distance: 8.9km
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YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

★★ 2-Star
8.2 2,430
Seoul
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Simple Stay

★★ 2-Star
8.6 708
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site YaKorea Hostel ... Simple Stay
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site YaKorea Hostel ... Simple Stay
Agoda
8.2 (2,443)
8.6 (723)
Booking.com
8.0 (518)
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Expedia
7.4 (80)
-
Trip.com
8.2 (310)
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Overall Average
8.2 (3,351)
8.6 (723)

Strengths & Weaknesses

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam Simple Stay
Strengths Strengths
+ Great value and convenient Gangnam location frequently praised + Many reviews note easy access with 1-3 min walk to Jongno 3-ga subway
+ Friendly staff speaking multiple languages repeated in reviews + Repeated praise for clean bedding/towels and strong shower pressure
+ Basic cleaning good, beds and towels clean often mentioned + Frequent mentions of friendly staff and convenient mobile key system
+ Close to stations and shops, easy for business and solo travelers + High satisfaction from families on breakfast value
+ Shared kitchen and showers convenient for small hostel stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing, late-night shower and chat noise common complaints - Reviews note rooms and bathrooms too narrow for movement/use
- Shared spaces cramped with long-term guests' luggage issues - External noise heard and some rooms have mold issues
- Some mentions of bathroom and room smells or cleanliness lacks

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Budget travelers Young travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Families Couples

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

Simple Stay

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

Very close to subway, clean, good shower, friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Clean, great breakfast, good location

Breakfast timing issue

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Convenient mobile key, spacious bathroom

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Newly renovated, good amenities

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Good bed, responsive staff

Narrow room and mold

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.9km

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