Kiwa Hostel vs Stella Hostel
Both are in Seoul, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelDaechi 4(sa)-dong
Kiwa Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelDaechi 4(sa)-dong
Stella Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Stella Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 440 m apart.
Choose Kiwa Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.5)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 80 / 28)
Choose Stella Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 28 / 80)
Why is Kiwa Hostel better than Stella Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5)+0.8
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (80 vs 28 rooms)×2.9
Why is Stella Hostel better than Kiwa Hostel?
- 1380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,644 vs 513), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (28 vs 80 rooms)−52
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kiwa Hostel vs Stella Hostel: which hotel is better? | Kiwa Hostel | Stella Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Location | 5.9 | 6.3 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 513 | 1,644 +1,131 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 4% +45% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 | 6.3 +0.4 |
| Distance to Daechi 4(sa)-dong centre | 780 m | 400 m −380 m |
| To public transport | 620 m | 460 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m −130 m | 290 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 +7 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 | 13 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 80 | 28 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
440 m apart
Kiwa Hostel: city centre: 8.4 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
Stella Hostel: city centre: 8.4 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 24 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.
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Kiwa Hostel or Stella Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Kiwa Hostel or Stella Hostel?
Stella Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Kiwa Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kiwa Hostel or Stella Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Stella Hostel is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 780 m for Kiwa Hostel.
How far apart are Kiwa Hostel and Stella Hostel?
The two hotels are 440 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