--- title: "Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs SSH Lk hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel or SSH Lk hostel in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongdaemun-karrot-hostel-seoul-vs-ssh-lk-hostel-seoul/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs SSH Lk hostel Both are in Seoul, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★ · Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong ## [Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dongdaemun-karrot-hostel-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 8.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1360815/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong ## [SSH Lk hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ssh-lk-hostel-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2127616/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart. ### Choose SSH Lk hostel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.8) ### Why is Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel better than SSH Lk hostel? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is SSH Lk hostel better than Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.8) (+0.7) 2. More guest reviews (372 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel | SSH Lk hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.5 (+0.7) | | Location | 8.6 | 8.4 | | Public transport | 9.1 (+0.6) | 8.5 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.5 (+0.6) | | Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.5 (+0.7) | | Number of reviews | 171 | 372 (+201) | | Rank in Seoul | bottom 22% | top 50% (+28%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.6 | 8.4 | | Distance to Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong centre | 290 m | 270 m | | To public transport | 320 m (−110 m) | 420 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 350 m | 250 m (−110 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 15 (+3) | 12 | | Sights within 1 km | 20 | 20 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★ | – | | Rooms | 23 | 18 | | Floors | 4 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – | | Listed amenities | – | 7 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Changdeokgung | 1.5 km | 1.4 km | | Gyeongbokgung | 2.7 km | 2.6 km | | Deoksugung | 2.7 km | 2.6 km | | Myeongdong Cathedral | 1.7 km | 1.7 km | | 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 110 m apart Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 320 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km. SSH Lk hostel: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 420 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 110 hotels in Dongdaemun](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/seoul/area/dongdaemun/) ## Weather in Seoul [Seoul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/seoul/seoul/weather) ## Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel or SSH Lk hostel: common questions ### Which is better, Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel or SSH Lk hostel? They are evenly matched. Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel is stronger in public transport; SSH Lk hostel is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel or SSH Lk hostel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel and SSH Lk hostel? The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs Eight Rest Hostel Jong-ro](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongdaemun-karrot-hostel-seoul-vs-eight-rest-hostel-jong-ro-seoul/) - [Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs Jongno Blue Duck Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongdaemun-karrot-hostel-seoul-vs-jongno-blue-duck-hotel-seoul/) - [Dongdaemun Karrot Hostel vs Hotel Sept. 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[How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongdaemun-karrot-hostel-seoul-vs-ssh-lk-hostel-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/