W hostel vs E-Residence
Both are in Seoul, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Nonhyeon 1(il)-dong
W hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Apartment★★Nonhyeon 1(il)-dong
E-Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick W hostel
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 550 m apart.
Choose W hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose E-Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is W hostel better than E-Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
Why is E-Residence better than W hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (2,233 vs 443), so the rating is more reliable×5.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| W hostel vs E-Residence: which hotel is better? | W hostel | E-Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 443 | 2,233 +1,790 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 17% +67% | top 84% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Distance to Nonhyeon 1(il)-dong centre | 510 m | 510 m |
| To public transport | 920 m | 860 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 40 |
| Listed amenities | – | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
550 m apart
W hostel or E-Residence: common questions
Which is better, W hostel or E-Residence?
W hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, W hostel or E-Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are W hostel and E-Residence?
The two hotels are 550 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