Ostello Maree vs The Riverside Hotel
Both are in Seoul, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Banpo 1(il)-dong
Ostello Maree
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Jamwon-dong
The Riverside Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ostello Maree
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 690 m apart.
Choose Ostello Maree if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.7)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2010)
Choose The Riverside Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (5.2 km / 5.7 km)
Why is Ostello Maree better than The Riverside Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.7)+2.4
- 2340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2010)+16y
Why is The Riverside Hotel better than Ostello Maree?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (7,197 vs 89), so the rating is more reliable×81
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ostello Maree vs The Riverside Hotel: which hotel is better? | Ostello Maree | The Riverside Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +2.4 | 6.7 |
| Location | 6.2 +0.4 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 8.1 +1.9 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +2.2 | 6.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +2.4 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 89 | 7,197 +7,108 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 21% +77% | bottom 2% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +0.4 | 5.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.7 km | 5.2 km −500 m |
| To public transport | 510 m −340 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m −200 m | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 61 | 109 |
| Floors | 6 | 13 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +16y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
690 m apart
Ostello Maree: city centre: 5.7 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
The Riverside Hotel: city centre: 5.2 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Ostello Maree or The Riverside Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Ostello Maree or The Riverside Hotel?
Ostello Maree leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ostello Maree or The Riverside Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Riverside Hotel is closer: 5.2 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Ostello Maree.
How far apart are Ostello Maree and The Riverside Hotel?
The two hotels are 690 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