--- title: "elo hostel vs Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun: which hotel is better?" description: "elo hostel or Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elo-hostel-seoul-vs-hostel-vanilla-1-dongdaemun-seoul/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-15 --- # elo hostel vs Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun Both are in Seoul, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Changsin 1(il)-dong ## [elo hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elo-hostel-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 6.6 · Okay - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1384141/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Changsin 1(il)-dong ## [Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-vanilla-1-dongdaemun-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 9.5 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 8.2 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1558108/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart. ### Choose Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 6.6) ### Why is elo hostel better than Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun? 1. Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h) ### Why is Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun better than elo hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 6.6) (+2.9) 2. More guest reviews (897 vs 202), so the rating is more reliable (×4.4) 3. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | elo hostel | Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.5 (+2.9) | | Location | 8.4 | 8.2 | | Public transport | 9.5 (+0.4) | 9.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 6.8 | 9.5 (+2.6) | | Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.5 (+2.9) | | Number of reviews | 202 | 897 (+695) | | Rank in Seoul | bottom 3% | top 1% (+96%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.4 (+0.2) | 8.2 | | Distance to Changsin 1(il)-dong centre | 350 m | 200 m (−150 m) | | To public transport | 250 m | 320 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 20 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+33) | 117 | | To the nearest food shop | 910 m | 990 m | | Shops within 500 m | 20 (+13) | 7 | | Sights within 1 km | 16 | 16 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 14 | 9 | | Floors | 2 | – | | Listed amenities | 3 | 7 (+4) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 (−1h) | 16:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Changdeokgung | 2.0 km | 1.8 km | | Gyeongbokgung | 3.2 km | 3.1 km | | Deoksugung | 3.2 km | 3.3 km | | Myeongdong Cathedral | 2.3 km | 2.4 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | 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 320 m apart elo hostel: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 250 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km. Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Dongmyo Station: 320 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 20 km, 117 places to eat within 500 m, 16 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) ## elo hostel or Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun: common questions ### Which is better, elo hostel or Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun? They are evenly matched. elo hostel is stronger in public transport; Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, elo hostel or Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 350 m for elo hostel. ### How far apart are elo hostel and Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun? The two hotels are 320 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elo-hostel-seoul-vs-hostel-vanilla-1-dongdaemun-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/