SSH Lk hostel vs Stay 5 Jongno
Both are in Seoul, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelJongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong
SSH Lk hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelJongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong
Stay 5 Jongno
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.
Choose Stay 5 Jongno if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.8 / 8.5)
Why is SSH Lk hostel better than Stay 5 Jongno?
- 1More guest reviews (372 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×21
Why is Stay 5 Jongno better than SSH Lk hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.5)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| SSH Lk hostel vs Stay 5 Jongno: which hotel is better? | SSH Lk hostel | Stay 5 Jongno |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.8 +1.3 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.8 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 372 +354 | 18 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 50% | top 24% +26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Distance to Jongno 5·6(oryuk)-ga-dong centre | 270 m | 300 m |
| To public transport | 420 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 | 20 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 18 | 12 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
30 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.
Stay 5 Jongno: city centre: 2.3 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.
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SSH Lk hostel or Stay 5 Jongno: common questions
Which is better, SSH Lk hostel or Stay 5 Jongno?
Stay 5 Jongno leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, SSH Lk hostel or Stay 5 Jongno?
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How far apart are SSH Lk hostel and Stay 5 Jongno?
The two hotels are 30 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