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title: "APL Hotel vs sinchon forestar: which hotel is better?"
description: "APL Hotel or sinchon forestar in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apl-hotel-seoul-vs-sinchon-forestar-seoul/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# APL Hotel vs sinchon forestar

Both are in Seoul, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★ · 19통
## [APL Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/apl-hotel-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1147962/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★ · 19통
## [sinchon forestar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sinchon-forestar-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2103509/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick APL Hotel

It comes out ahead on 4 of 14 compared facts. 50 m apart.

### Choose APL Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.6)

### Why is APL Hotel better than sinchon forestar?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.6) (+2.5)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

### Why is sinchon forestar better than APL Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (605 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×17)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | APL Hotel | sinchon forestar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+2.5) | 6.6 |
| Location | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+2.1) | 6.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+2.5) | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 605  (+569) |
| Rank in Seoul | top 32%  (+66%) | bottom 2% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Distance to 19통 centre | 240 m | 260 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 36 |
| Floors | – | 9 |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 22:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

50 m apart

APL Hotel: city centre: 4.0 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

sinchon forestar: city centre: 4.1 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Seoul

[Seoul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/seoul/seoul/weather)

## APL Hotel or sinchon forestar: common questions

### Which is better, APL Hotel or sinchon forestar?

APL Hotel leads in 4 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Seoul. sinchon forestar is stronger in number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, APL Hotel or sinchon forestar?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are APL Hotel and sinchon forestar?

The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apl-hotel-seoul-vs-sinchon-forestar-seoul/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/