Chris Hostel vs Plan A Hostel
Both are in Seoul, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Geumho 2·3(i·sam)-ga-dong
Chris Hostel
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hostel★11통
Plan A Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Plan A Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Chris Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Plan A Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Chris Hostel better than Plan A Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (1,498 vs 523), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014)+3y
Why is Plan A Hostel better than Chris Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.1)+2.6
- 2740 m closer to the city centre−740 m
- 3126 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+126
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 51)+43
- 518 more sights within 1 km+18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chris Hostel vs Plan A Hostel: which hotel is better? | Chris Hostel | Plan A Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.7 +2.6 |
| Location | 5.9 | 8.6 +2.7 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.1 | 8.7 +2.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.7 +2.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,498 +975 | 523 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 100% | top 29% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 | 8.6 +2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 2.5 km −740 m |
| To public transport | 110 m −140 m | 250 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 150 +126 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 19 +18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 17 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +3y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 7 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km apart
Chris Hostel or Plan A Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Chris Hostel or Plan A Hostel?
Plan A Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Chris Hostel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Chris Hostel or Plan A Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Plan A Hostel is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Chris Hostel.
How far apart are Chris Hostel and Plan A Hostel?
The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
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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