elo hostel vs Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun
Both are in Seoul, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelChangsin 1(il)-dong
elo hostel
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelChangsin 1(il)-dong
Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun better than elo hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 6.6)+2.9
- 2More guest reviews (897 vs 202), so the rating is more reliable×4.4
- 3Later 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 vs Hostel Vanilla 1 Dongdaemun: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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