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title: "Beyond Residence Jongno vs Simplestay Jongro: which hotel is better?"
description: "Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Beyond Residence Jongno vs Simplestay Jongro

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

Guesthouse · Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
## [Beyond Residence Jongno](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beyond-residence-jongno-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1207566/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★ · Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
## [Simplestay Jongro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/simplestay-jongro-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2103009/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 Beyond Residence Jongno if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 34)

### Choose Simplestay Jongro if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 1)

### Why is Beyond Residence Jongno better than Simplestay Jongro?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (564 vs 122), so the rating is more reliable (×4.6)

### Why is Simplestay Jongro better than Beyond Residence Jongno?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Beyond Residence Jongno | Simplestay Jongro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 564  (+442) | 122 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 12%  (+28%) | top 40% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong centre | 700 m | 700 m |
| To public transport | 150 m | 180 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 34 |
| Floors | 5 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2025  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

30 m apart

Beyond Residence Jongno: city centre: 1.8 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Simplestay Jongro: city centre: 1.8 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Seoul

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

## Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro: common questions

### Which is better, Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro?

Beyond Residence Jongno leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro?

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

### How far apart are Beyond Residence Jongno and Simplestay Jongro?

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/beyond-residence-jongno-seoul-vs-simplestay-jongro-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/