Seocho JS Hotel vs Upflo Hostel
Both are in Seoul, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
MotelSeocho 3(sam)-dong
Seocho JS Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelSeocho 4(sa)-dong
Upflo Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.
Choose Seocho JS Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 45 / 20)
Choose Upflo Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 45)
Why is Seocho JS Hotel better than Upflo Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Upflo Hostel better than Seocho JS Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,148 vs 103), so the rating is more reliable×11
- 2Earlier check-in (16:00 vs 20:00)−4h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Seocho JS Hotel vs Upflo Hostel: which hotel is better? | Seocho JS Hotel | Upflo Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 103 | 1,148 +1,045 |
| Rank in Seoul | bottom 48% | top 44% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.3 +0.3 | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.6 km | 7.5 km |
| To public transport | 150 m −160 m | 310 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m | 200 m −100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 45 | 20 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 7 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 20:00 | 16:00 −4h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
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Location
360 m apart
Seocho JS Hotel: city centre: 7.6 km, nearest station Seoul National University of Education Station: 150 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Upflo Hostel: city centre: 7.5 km, nearest station Seoul National University of Education Station: 310 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Seocho JS Hotel or Upflo Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Seocho JS Hotel or Upflo Hostel?
Seocho JS Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Seocho JS Hotel or Upflo Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Seocho JS Hotel and Upflo Hostel?
The two hotels are 360 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