Gildong MARI vs Gildong Sam
Both are in Seoul, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Gildong MARI
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Motel★★Gil-dong
Gildong Sam
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Gildong MARI
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 540 m apart.
Choose Gildong MARI if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (105 / 56)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 90 / 34)
Choose Gildong Sam if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 34 / 90)
Why is Gildong MARI better than Gildong Sam?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (262 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 349 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+49
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (90 vs 34 rooms)×2.6
Why is Gildong Sam better than Gildong MARI?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (34 vs 90 rooms)−56
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gildong MARI vs Gildong Sam: which hotel is better? | Gildong MARI | Gildong Sam |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Location | 4.7 +0.9 | 3.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.4 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.2 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 262 +244 | 18 |
| Rank in Seoul | bottom 35% | bottom 34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +0.9 | 3.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 14 km −310 m | 14 km |
| To public transport | 160 m −260 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 105 +49 | 56 |
| To the nearest food shop | 580 m −400 m | 980 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 90 | 34 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 17:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
540 m apart
Gildong MARI: city centre: 14 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 31 km, 105 places to eat within 500 m.
Gildong Sam: city centre: 14 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 31 km, 56 places to eat within 500 m.
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Gildong MARI or Gildong Sam: common questions
Which is better, Gildong MARI or Gildong Sam?
Gildong MARI leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Gildong MARI or Gildong Sam?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Gildong MARI is closer: 14 km from the centre, against 14 km for Gildong Sam.
How far apart are Gildong MARI and Gildong Sam?
The two hotels are 540 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