ARA125 vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star8.4/101,797 reviews

0.65 km (0.40 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Service

9.1

Consistently positive comments regarding helpful and friendly staff.

Food & Breakfast

8.2

One review mentioned a desire for more local breakfast options.

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

ARA125

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star9/101,625 reviews

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Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star8/102,700 reviews

0.12 km (0.07 mi) from original

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57 Myeongdong Hostel

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star7.9/102,809 reviews

0.43 km (0.27 mi) from original

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Our pick

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star8.4/101,797 reviews

0.65 km (0.40 mi) from original

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Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

ARA125

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Rooms8.5

Cleanliness8.6

Location9.6

Amenities & Facilities9.6

Value9.0

Key differences

Rooms

ARA1258.5

57 Myeongdong Hostel6.9

Cleanliness

ARA1258.6

Step Inn Myeongdong 16.7

Location

ARA1259.6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 59.0

Service

ARA1259.6

57 Myeongdong Hostel8.4

Amenities & Facilities

ARA1259.6

57 Myeongdong Hostel7.5

Value

ARA1259.0

Step Inn Myeongdong 17.7

Step Inn Myeongdong 1 amenity advantages

Shuttle service (additional charge)

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5 amenity advantages

LaundryPhysical distancing in dining areas

Detailed comparison

Category	ARA125	Step Inn Myeongdong 1	57 Myeongdong Hostel	OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5
Guest score	9/10	8/10	7.9/10	8.4/10
Rooms	8.5 Small room sizes noted by multiple reviewers but generally sufficient quality.	7.2 Rooms were noted as small and somewhat cramped, but adequate for short stays.	6.9 Comments about uncomfortable beds and small room sizes were noted.	7.6 Mixed feedback on room quality, with some issues reported regarding size and features.
Cleanliness	8.6 Multiple reviews noted cleanliness, but some issues with ventilation and mold.	6.7 Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including hairs in the room and unclean facilities.	7.0 Some reviews indicate issues with noise and close placement of shower and toilet.	7.7 Some reviews indicate issues with freshness and cleanliness in certain rooms.
Location	9.6 Great location highlighted across several reviews, very convenient.	9.2 Consistently praised for its excellent location in the heart of Myeongdong.	9.0 Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near Myeongdong and easy access to public transport.	9.0 Excellent location, close to Myeongdong Station, noted in multiple reviews.
Service	9.6 Excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.	9.2 Positive feedback regarding friendly staff and helpful service.	8.4 Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendliness.	9.1 Consistently positive comments regarding helpful and friendly staff.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.1 Mixed reviews on breakfast offerings, mostly self-service.	7.7 Breakfast options were limited but satisfactory for a quick meal.	8.0 Breakfast is described as simple but filling.	8.2 One review mentioned a desire for more local breakfast options.
Amenities & Facilities	9.6 Good selection of amenities like laundry and kitchen area.	8.2 Basic amenities available, but some reviews mentioned them as limited.	7.5 Facilities such as free breakfast and coffee are appreciated, but limited bathroom space noted.	8.7 Positive comments on amenities like luggage storage, but some amenities were lacking.
Value	9.0 Good value for the price according to reviews.	7.7 Some reviews noted the hotel being overpriced for the conditions.	7.9 Overall fair pricing given the location and amenities provided.	8.3 General sentiment suggests fair pricing for what was provided.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.12 km (0.07 mi)	0.43 km (0.27 mi)	0.65 km (0.40 mi)
Landmarks	이회영·이시영 6형제집터	이회영·이시영 6형제집터	Myeongga	Bell
Best suited for	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

ARA125

9/10

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8/10

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.9/10

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.4/10

Rooms

ARA125

8.5

Small room sizes noted by multiple reviewers but generally sufficient quality.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.2

Rooms were noted as small and somewhat cramped, but adequate for short stays.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

6.9

Comments about uncomfortable beds and small room sizes were noted.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

7.6

Mixed feedback on room quality, with some issues reported regarding size and features.

Cleanliness

ARA125

8.6

Multiple reviews noted cleanliness, but some issues with ventilation and mold.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

6.7

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including hairs in the room and unclean facilities.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.0

Some reviews indicate issues with noise and close placement of shower and toilet.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

7.7

Some reviews indicate issues with freshness and cleanliness in certain rooms.

Location

ARA125

9.6

Great location highlighted across several reviews, very convenient.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

9.2

Consistently praised for its excellent location in the heart of Myeongdong.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

9.0

Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near Myeongdong and easy access to public transport.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

9.0

Excellent location, close to Myeongdong Station, noted in multiple reviews.

Service

ARA125

9.6

Excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

9.2

Positive feedback regarding friendly staff and helpful service.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

8.4

Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendliness.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

9.1

Consistently positive comments regarding helpful and friendly staff.

Sleep & Noise

ARA125

—

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

—

57 Myeongdong Hostel

—

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

—

Food & Breakfast

ARA125

8.1

Mixed reviews on breakfast offerings, mostly self-service.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.7

Breakfast options were limited but satisfactory for a quick meal.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

8.0

Breakfast is described as simple but filling.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.2

One review mentioned a desire for more local breakfast options.

Amenities & Facilities

ARA125

9.6

Good selection of amenities like laundry and kitchen area.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8.2

Basic amenities available, but some reviews mentioned them as limited.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.5

Facilities such as free breakfast and coffee are appreciated, but limited bathroom space noted.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.7

Positive comments on amenities like luggage storage, but some amenities were lacking.

Value

ARA125

9.0

Good value for the price according to reviews.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.7

Some reviews noted the hotel being overpriced for the conditions.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.9

Overall fair pricing given the location and amenities provided.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.3

General sentiment suggests fair pricing for what was provided.

Landmarks

ARA125

이회영·이시영 6형제집터

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

이회영·이시영 6형제집터

57 Myeongdong Hostel

Myeongga

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

Bell

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

ARA125

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star9/101,625 reviews

View hotel

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star8/102,700 reviews

0.12 km (0.07 mi) from original

View hotel

57 Myeongdong Hostel

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star7.9/102,809 reviews

0.43 km (0.27 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

Seoul, KR

★ 0-star8.4/101,797 reviews

0.65 km (0.40 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	ARA125	Step Inn Myeongdong 1	57 Myeongdong Hostel	OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5
Guest score	9/10	8/10	7.9/10	8.4/10
Rooms	8.5 Small room sizes noted by multiple reviewers but generally sufficient quality.	7.2 Rooms were noted as small and somewhat cramped, but adequate for short stays.	6.9 Comments about uncomfortable beds and small room sizes were noted.	7.6 Mixed feedback on room quality, with some issues reported regarding size and features.
Cleanliness	8.6 Multiple reviews noted cleanliness, but some issues with ventilation and mold.	6.7 Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including hairs in the room and unclean facilities.	7.0 Some reviews indicate issues with noise and close placement of shower and toilet.	7.7 Some reviews indicate issues with freshness and cleanliness in certain rooms.
Location	9.6 Great location highlighted across several reviews, very convenient.	9.2 Consistently praised for its excellent location in the heart of Myeongdong.	9.0 Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near Myeongdong and easy access to public transport.	9.0 Excellent location, close to Myeongdong Station, noted in multiple reviews.
Service	9.6 Excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.	9.2 Positive feedback regarding friendly staff and helpful service.	8.4 Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendliness.	9.1 Consistently positive comments regarding helpful and friendly staff.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.1 Mixed reviews on breakfast offerings, mostly self-service.	7.7 Breakfast options were limited but satisfactory for a quick meal.	8.0 Breakfast is described as simple but filling.	8.2 One review mentioned a desire for more local breakfast options.
Amenities & Facilities	9.6 Good selection of amenities like laundry and kitchen area.	8.2 Basic amenities available, but some reviews mentioned them as limited.	7.5 Facilities such as free breakfast and coffee are appreciated, but limited bathroom space noted.	8.7 Positive comments on amenities like luggage storage, but some amenities were lacking.
Value	9.0 Good value for the price according to reviews.	7.7 Some reviews noted the hotel being overpriced for the conditions.	7.9 Overall fair pricing given the location and amenities provided.	8.3 General sentiment suggests fair pricing for what was provided.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.12 km (0.07 mi)	0.43 km (0.27 mi)	0.65 km (0.40 mi)
Landmarks	이회영·이시영 6형제집터	이회영·이시영 6형제집터	Myeongga	Bell
Best suited for	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

ARA125

9/10

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8/10

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.9/10

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.4/10

Rooms

ARA125

8.5

Small room sizes noted by multiple reviewers but generally sufficient quality.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.2

Rooms were noted as small and somewhat cramped, but adequate for short stays.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

6.9

Comments about uncomfortable beds and small room sizes were noted.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

7.6

Mixed feedback on room quality, with some issues reported regarding size and features.

Cleanliness

ARA125

8.6

Multiple reviews noted cleanliness, but some issues with ventilation and mold.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

6.7

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including hairs in the room and unclean facilities.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.0

Some reviews indicate issues with noise and close placement of shower and toilet.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

7.7

Some reviews indicate issues with freshness and cleanliness in certain rooms.

Location

ARA125

9.6

Great location highlighted across several reviews, very convenient.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

9.2

Consistently praised for its excellent location in the heart of Myeongdong.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

9.0

Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near Myeongdong and easy access to public transport.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

9.0

Excellent location, close to Myeongdong Station, noted in multiple reviews.

Service

ARA125

9.6

Excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

9.2

Positive feedback regarding friendly staff and helpful service.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

8.4

Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and friendliness.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

9.1

Consistently positive comments regarding helpful and friendly staff.

Sleep & Noise

ARA125

—

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

—

57 Myeongdong Hostel

—

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

—

Food & Breakfast

ARA125

8.1

Mixed reviews on breakfast offerings, mostly self-service.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.7

Breakfast options were limited but satisfactory for a quick meal.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

8.0

Breakfast is described as simple but filling.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.2

One review mentioned a desire for more local breakfast options.

Amenities & Facilities

ARA125

9.6

Good selection of amenities like laundry and kitchen area.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8.2

Basic amenities available, but some reviews mentioned them as limited.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.5

Facilities such as free breakfast and coffee are appreciated, but limited bathroom space noted.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.7

Positive comments on amenities like luggage storage, but some amenities were lacking.

Value

ARA125

9.0

Good value for the price according to reviews.

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

7.7

Some reviews noted the hotel being overpriced for the conditions.

57 Myeongdong Hostel

7.9

Overall fair pricing given the location and amenities provided.

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

8.3

General sentiment suggests fair pricing for what was provided.

Landmarks

ARA125

이회영·이시영 6형제집터

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

이회영·이시영 6형제집터

57 Myeongdong Hostel

Myeongga

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 5

Bell