--- title: "Myeongdong123HOSTEL vs NOMAD: which hotel is better?" description: "Myeongdong123HOSTEL or NOMAD in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/myeongdong123hostel-seoul-vs-nomad-seoul/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-09 --- # Myeongdong123HOSTEL vs NOMAD Both are in Seoul, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Myeong-dong ## [Myeongdong123HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/myeongdong123hostel-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1876639/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Hoehyeon-dong ## [NOMAD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomad-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 9.4 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903341/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 750 m apart. ### Choose Myeongdong123HOSTEL if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 10) ### Choose NOMAD if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.7) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 40) ### Why is Myeongdong123HOSTEL better than NOMAD? 1. More guest reviews (2,391 vs 350), so the rating is more reliable (×6.8) ### Why is NOMAD better than Myeongdong123HOSTEL? 1. Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Myeongdong123HOSTEL | NOMAD | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4 (+0.7) | | Location | 9.5 | 9.3 | | Public transport | 9.4 | 9.6 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.3 (+0.6) | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4 (+0.7) | | Number of reviews | 2,391 (+2,041) | 350 | | Rank in Seoul | top 35% | top 2% (+33%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 | | Distance to the centre | 270 m (−380 m) | 650 m | | To public transport | 260 m | 220 m | | To the airport | 17 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 300 m | 260 m | | Shops within 500 m | 8 | 8 | | Sights within 1 km | 24 (+4) | 20 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 40 | 10 | | Floors | 5 | 1 | | Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – | | Listed amenities | 6 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Distance to the main sights | | Changdeokgung | 2.4 km (−440 m) | 2.8 km | | Gyeongbokgung | 2.5 km | 2.6 km | | Deoksugung | 1.2 km | 1.0 km | | Myeongdong Cathedral | 570 m (−610 m) | 1.2 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 750 m apart Myeongdong123HOSTEL: city centre: 270 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km. NOMAD: city centre: 650 m, nearest station Hoehyeon Station: 220 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 179 hotels in Myeongdong](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/seoul/area/myeongdong/) ## Weather in Seoul [Seoul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/seoul/seoul/weather) ## Myeongdong123HOSTEL or NOMAD: common questions ### Which is better, Myeongdong123HOSTEL or NOMAD? NOMAD leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Myeongdong123HOSTEL or NOMAD? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Myeongdong123HOSTEL is closer: 270 m from the centre, against 650 m for NOMAD. ### How far apart are Myeongdong123HOSTEL and NOMAD? The two hotels are 750 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Myeongdong123HOSTEL vs Dadu House](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dadu-house-seoul-vs-myeongdong123hostel-seoul/) - [Myeongdong123HOSTEL vs Namsan Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/myeongdong123hostel-seoul-vs-namsan-guesthouse-seoul/) - [NOMAD vs MUST STAY HOTEL Myeongdong](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/must-stay-hotel-myeongdong-seoul-vs-nomad-seoul/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/myeongdong123hostel-seoul-vs-nomad-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/