--- title: "SSH Lk hostel vs Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite: which hotel is better?" description: "SSH Lk hostel or Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ssh-lk-hostel-seoul-vs-star-hostel-dongdaemun-suite-seoul/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # SSH Lk hostel vs Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite Both are in Seoul, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong ## [SSH Lk hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ssh-lk-hostel-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2127616/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong ## [Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/star-hostel-dongdaemun-suite-seoul/) - **Guest rating:** 8.4 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2129388/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart. ### Why is SSH Lk hostel better than Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite better than SSH Lk hostel? 1. More guest reviews (960 vs 372), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | SSH Lk hostel | Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 | | Location | 8.4 | 8.4 | | Public transport | 8.5 | 8.4 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 (+0.1) | 8.4 | | Guest rating | 8.5 (+0.1) | 8.4 | | Number of reviews | 372 | 960 (+588) | | Rank in Seoul | top 50% (+5%) | bottom 45% | | Location | | Location score | 8.4 | 8.4 | | Distance to Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong centre | 270 m | 160 m | | To public transport | 420 m | 450 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 270 m | | Shops within 500 m | 12 | 11 | | Sights within 1 km | 20 | 22 (+2) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 18 | 23 | | Floors | 3 | 4 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 | | Listed amenities | 7 | 8 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Changdeokgung | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | | Gyeongbokgung | 2.6 km | 2.5 km | | Deoksugung | 2.6 km | 2.6 km | | Myeongdong Cathedral | 1.7 km | 1.7 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 120 m apart SSH Lk hostel: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 420 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Dongdaemun Station: 450 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 110 hotels in Dongdaemun](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/seoul/area/dongdaemun/) ## Weather in Seoul [Seoul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/seoul/seoul/weather) ## SSH Lk hostel or Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite: common questions ### Which is cheaper, SSH Lk hostel or Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are SSH Lk hostel and Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite? The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [SSH Lk hostel vs Star Hostel Seoul Dongdaemun](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ssh-lk-hostel-seoul-vs-star-hostel-seoul-dongdaemun-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/ssh-lk-hostel-seoul-vs-star-hostel-dongdaemun-suite-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/