Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel vs Simplestay Jongro
Both are in Seoul, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Motel★★★Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
Simplestay Jongro
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.
Choose Simplestay Jongro if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.8)
Why is Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel better than Simplestay Jongro?
- 1More guest reviews (571 vs 122), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Simplestay Jongro better than Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8)+0.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel vs Simplestay Jongro: which hotel is better? | Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel | Simplestay Jongro |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.7 +0.9 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.7 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 571 +449 | 122 |
| Rank in Seoul | bottom 20% | top 40% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong centre | 680 m | 700 m |
| To public transport | 200 m | 180 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 34 |
| Floors | 10 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2025 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 11 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
30 m apart
Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel: city centre: 1.9 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Simplestay Jongro: city centre: 1.8 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel or Simplestay Jongro: common questions
Which is better, Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel or Simplestay Jongro?
Simplestay Jongro leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel or Simplestay Jongro?
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How far apart are Jongno MAKERSxIPPDA hotel and Simplestay Jongro?
The two hotels are 30 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