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title: "arrdep vs Joy Guesthouse: which hotel is better?"
description: "arrdep or Joy Guesthouse in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/arrdep-seoul-vs-joy-guesthouse-seoul/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# arrdep vs Joy Guesthouse

Both are in Seoul, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Central Asia Street
## [arrdep](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arrdep-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1154915/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Central Asia Street
## [Joy Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joy-guesthouse-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1706429/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.

### Choose arrdep if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)

### Choose Joy Guesthouse if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)

### Why is arrdep better than Joy Guesthouse?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.4) (+0.4)

### Why is Joy Guesthouse better than arrdep?

1.  More guest reviews (144 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×8.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | arrdep | Joy Guesthouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.4) | 9.4 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.4) | 9.4 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 144  (+127) |
| Rank in Seoul | top 25% | top 5%  (+20%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Central Asia Street centre | 430 m | 420 m |
| To public transport | 300 m | 310 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 470 m | 490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 | 20 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

30 m apart

arrdep: city centre: 2.0 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

Joy Guesthouse: city centre: 2.0 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Seoul

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## arrdep or Joy Guesthouse: common questions

### Which is better, arrdep or Joy Guesthouse?

arrdep leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, arrdep or Joy Guesthouse?

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

### How far apart are arrdep and Joy Guesthouse?

The two hotels are 30 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/arrdep-seoul-vs-joy-guesthouse-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/