SH Seoul Hostel vs Studio 41
Both are in Seoul, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelSeogyo-dong
SH Seoul Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 8 of 17
HostelYeonnam-dong
Studio 41
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 17
The short answer
Pick SH Seoul Hostel
It comes out ahead on 8 of 17 compared facts. 490 m apart.
Choose SH Seoul Hostel if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2011)
Why is SH Seoul Hostel better than Studio 41?
- 1More guest reviews (1,095 vs 474), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2011)+12y
- 36 more sights within 1 km+6
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Studio 41 better than SH Seoul Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| SH Seoul Hostel vs Studio 41: which hotel is better? | SH Seoul Hostel | Studio 41 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Location | 8.0 +1.1 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,095 +621 | 474 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 17% | top 12% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 +1.1 | 6.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.3 km −280 m | 5.5 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 +9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21 +6 | 15 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 20 | 13 |
| Floors | 17 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +12y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +8 | 2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
490 m apart
SH Seoul Hostel: city centre: 5.3 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.
Studio 41: city centre: 5.5 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
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SH Seoul Hostel or Studio 41: common questions
Which is better, SH Seoul Hostel or Studio 41?
SH Seoul Hostel leads in 8 of 17 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Studio 41 is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Seoul.
Which is cheaper, SH Seoul Hostel or Studio 41?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
SH Seoul Hostel is closer: 5.3 km from the centre, against 5.5 km for Studio 41.
How far apart are SH Seoul Hostel and Studio 41?
The two hotels are 490 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