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title: "elo hostel vs Mega Stay Dongdaemun: which hotel is better?"
description: "elo hostel or Mega Stay Dongdaemun in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elo-hostel-seoul-vs-mega-stay-dongdaemun-seoul/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# elo hostel vs Mega Stay Dongdaemun

Both are in Seoul, 80 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:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1384141/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Changsin 1(il)-dong
## [Mega Stay Dongdaemun](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mega-stay-dongdaemun-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1832600/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mega Stay Dongdaemun

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Mega Stay Dongdaemun if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 6.6)

### Why is elo hostel better than Mega Stay Dongdaemun?

1.  More guest reviews (202 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×7.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Mega Stay Dongdaemun better than elo hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.6) (+2.8)
2.  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 | Mega Stay Dongdaemun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.4  (+2.8) |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 9.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 8.8  (+2.0) |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 9.4  (+2.8) |
| Number of reviews | 202  (+176) | 26 |
| Rank in Seoul | bottom 3% | top 26%  (+71%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Changsin 1(il)-dong centre | 350 m | 420 m |
| To public transport | 250 m | 170 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 910 m | 830 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 20 | 22 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 16 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 3 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

80 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.

Mega Stay Dongdaemun: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 170 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ 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 Mega Stay Dongdaemun: common questions

### Which is better, elo hostel or Mega Stay Dongdaemun?

Mega Stay Dongdaemun leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, elo hostel or Mega Stay Dongdaemun?

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

### How far apart are elo hostel and Mega Stay Dongdaemun?

The two hotels are 80 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/elo-hostel-seoul-vs-mega-stay-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/