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title: "E Livingtel vs Upflo Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "E Livingtel or Upflo Hostel in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/e-livingtel-seoul-vs-upflo-hostel-seoul/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# E Livingtel vs Upflo Hostel

Both are in Seoul, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Seocho 3(sam)-dong
## [E Livingtel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/e-livingtel-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1371835/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Seocho 4(sa)-dong
## [Upflo Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/upflo-hostel-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2259015/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Upflo Hostel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 720 m apart.

### Choose Upflo Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.5)

### Why is E Livingtel better than Upflo Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

### Why is Upflo Hostel better than E Livingtel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.5) (+2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | E Livingtel | Upflo Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.6  (+2.1) |
| Location | 5.5 | 6.0  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 9.2  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.6  (+2.1) |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.6  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 1,275  (+127) | 1,148 |
| Rank in Seoul | bottom 2% | top 44%  (+54%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 6.0  (+0.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 7.5 km | 7.5 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 310 m  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 200 m  (−120 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 5  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 20 | 20 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 7  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−2h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

720 m apart

E Livingtel: city centre: 7.5 km, nearest station Seoul National University of Education Station: 440 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Upflo Hostel: city centre: 7.5 km, nearest station Seoul National University of Education Station: 310 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 52 hotels in Gangnam](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/seoul/area/gangnam/)

## Weather in Seoul

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

## E Livingtel or Upflo Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, E Livingtel or Upflo Hostel?

Upflo Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, E Livingtel or Upflo Hostel?

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

### How far apart are E Livingtel and Upflo Hostel?

The two hotels are 720 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/e-livingtel-seoul-vs-upflo-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/