ARA125 vs Hostel Chloe Jongno
Both are in Seoul, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMyeong-dong
ARA125
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelEuljiro-dong
Hostel Chloe Jongno
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 570 m apart.
Choose ARA125 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (940 m / 1.4 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 21)
Choose Hostel Chloe Jongno if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 1)
Why is ARA125 better than Hostel Chloe Jongno?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.1)+1.3
- 2500 m closer to the city centre−500 m
- 3More guest reviews (1,597 vs 548), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
Why is Hostel Chloe Jongno better than ARA125?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ARA125 vs Hostel Chloe Jongno: which hotel is better? | ARA125 | Hostel Chloe Jongno |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.4 +1.3 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.3 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,597 +1,049 | 548 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 2% +67% | bottom 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 940 m −500 m | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 420 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 +13 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 21 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 10 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Changdeokgung | 1.8 km | 1.2 km −530 m |
| Gyeongbokgung | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Deoksugung | 850 m −380 m | 1.2 km |
| Myeongdong Cathedral | 280 m −330 m | 610 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Location
570 m apart
ARA125: city centre: 940 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hostel Chloe Jongno: city centre: 1.4 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Top-rated of 179 hotels in MyeongdongTop-rated of 118 hotels in Insadong
Weather in Seoul
ARA125 or Hostel Chloe Jongno: common questions
Which is better, ARA125 or Hostel Chloe Jongno?
ARA125 leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, ARA125 or Hostel Chloe Jongno?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ARA125 is closer: 940 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hostel Chloe Jongno.
How far apart are ARA125 and Hostel Chloe Jongno?
The two hotels are 570 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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