Zen Seoul Stay vs YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.5km

Overview

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Zen Seoul Stay

★★ 2-Star
8.2 688
Seoul
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YaKorea Hostel Dongdaemun

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,026
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Female travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Short stayers

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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