E Livingtel vs Upflo Hostel
Both are in Seoul, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSeocho 3(sam)-dong
E Livingtel
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelSeocho 4(sa)-dong
Upflo Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
Why is Upflo Hostel better than E Livingtel?
- 1Higher 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 vs Upflo Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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