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Family-run friendly guesthouse (hostel) for backpackers, travellers, businessmen, etc.
Located in the heart of Seoul. Brand-new facilities. Free breakfast, laundry, ironing and so on. Free tour infomation. Bathrooms with hot water available all the time. Free High speed internet available. Nearby old market. Nearby Hangang(river) park and matyre's museum. Nearby Sinchon region (famous youngsters' street) full of pubs, restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.
Nearby famous universities such as Yonsei, Ewha, Hongik University areas.
Management speaks good English, Japanese, and even a little bit French.
Hmmmm Gives one two thimbs up.
Breakfast Included
Restaurant
Car Parking Available
Internet Access
Laundry
Bicycle Hire
Wheelchair Friendly
Linen Included
Credit Cards Accepted
Security Lockers
Luggage Storage
Children Friendly
Guest Kitchen
Telephone/Fax Facilities
Travel Desk/Travel Info
No Curfew
Free Internet Access
Rooms: Singles (Including twins) and and a rather progressive 6 bed mixed dorm. Prices are great (Korean Won).
Twin Private 25000
6 Bed Mixed Dorm 20000 Leave a Comment Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 443-16 Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu. Seoul.Directions: Hapjeong Station. Line #2 (Green). Or walk from Hongik Station exit #6 and go straight.
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This guesthouse, in the beautiful old town of
Bukchon, was built in a traditional Korean style.
A dormitory Room is offered but it is in a totally different place and not traditional Korean house.
Breakfast Included
Internet Access
Laundry
Towels
Guest Kitchen
Telephone/Fax Facilities
No Curfew
No Smoking
Rooms on offer are a little stonky, with only Singles, a 2 bed share n(female only) and 5 bad dorm (male only) Room rates below in Korean won.
Single Private 30000.00
2 Bed Female Dorm 15000.00
5 Bed Male Dorm 15000.00 Leave a Comment Theme: InnPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 72-3 AngukDong JongnoGu, Seoul, South KoreaDirections: Anguk Subway Station - line number 3(Orange). After getting off you can see the Anguk subway station Gate 1 across the road. Cross over the road to Gate 1 and just walk to north .
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Good sound accomodation: dormitory, single rooms and double rooms with a bathroom and air-conditioning for each room and floor heating system for winter. We also offer 24 hour hot and cold showers, public phone, LCD projector for movie screening, private lockers, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV and VCR.
Breakfast is available as well as internet access, pick-up service, self laundering, coffee and tea. These are all free. The hostel is located in the heart of Downtown Seoul and only a short walk to all the major facilities. The airport bus, subway station, post office, movie theatres, museums, art galleries, markets and the main shopping areas, all major consulates.
Breakfast Included
Internet Access
Laundry
Linen Included
Curfew
Security Lockers
Luggage Storage
Guest Kitchen
Travel Desk/Travel Info
A Dorm room is 20,000 KRW or $15-$16 USD Leave a Comment Theme: InnPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 30-1, IkSun-Dong,Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South KoreaDirections: Anguk Station. (Line 3 - Orange) North end of Insadong Really really Close to Insadong. Just take the first major right when you are walking north on Isa dong.
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I've stayed here a few times now. I have too memorable times however.
One time I travelled down to Busan to see Yogi (an enigmatic Japanese Trance DJ). After venturing around the Haeundae Beach Area we found a place that sold Tanqueray Gin for only $24 dollars a bottle, and other fancies... Before the Yogi Gig (Which was spectacular by the way) we had a huge Cocktail party in my Room. Fantastic. And the staff did nothing save Grin.... ^.~
My second time was very memorable. My Girlfriend and I planned to go to Tsushima ( agroup of japanese Islands just out from Busan City, But with the incoming super typhoon Maemi, we had to Buckle up and see out the storm. The Typhoon hit around 9pm.. and Oh was a storm it was. The Sea which is the other side of the road and then another 50 metres, was on the road lappy the Lobby Doors. The 200km winds had debris wooshing airborne around the city. The restaurant next door, was totalled when they lost their windows, the fierce winds wipped into the Hotel. The hotel staff helped the elderly couple nest door move things, and gave them sanctuary inside the hotel.
The next Day Busan was a mess, the beach front was destroyed, part of the raod and restaurants had fallen into the sea.... The hotel was fine. After the experience we all had a kinda bond. I will always stay there now.
The hotel is around $40 a night, and $50 for a seaview room. The sea views are spectacular. They have a private safe carpark (Our rental was fine during the Typhoon). Two restaurants..
But what's great is that its right on Haeundae Beach. And close to all the restaurants and bars. Its a great place. Give it a burl. The staff are great, really. And this isn't often the case in Korea. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Heaundae Beach Road, Haeundae Beach. BusanDirections: Heaundae Beach Road, Haeundae Beach. Busan. Take the Subway, to Haeundae or catch a cab to the Haeundae Marriott Hotel. The New Beach is next door.
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Another Hotel on Haeundae Beach that is cool.
This is a 4 star hotel that stands alone on the North Eastern part of the beach. Once you get to the beach there are deck chairs and drinks that can be bought. ANd usually this part of the beach is usually quieter. THe only 'Downer' is that its too far from all teh action. Something that the New Beach and the Haeundae/Busan Mariott has going for it.
Still it has great weekenders during the quieter times, and the girls love that. ^.~
Has good of season deals. Like $100 a night. Or weekends for $180.
Okay the Guff: The hotel is the best place for business and vacation tips because it’s Thirty minutes away from the city center and forty minutes from kimhae Int’l Airport. Its close to the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center(BEXCO) (Where we saw Yogi Spin some great tunes).
But the best thing is it has a Swimming pool ( like gold in Korea) and it has a SH%$#y little Casino, that I didn't even try.
The Hotel has two restaurants (both a little steep): Dongbaek - A Korean style Buffet & Steak house, and Kuromatsu , a Japanese Restaurant. They have a pretty good pub, O’Kims - Irish Pub & Sports Bar That closes early and has ordinary Irish music and western food. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Heaundae Beach Road, Haeundae Beach. BusanDirections: Heaundae Beach Road, Haeundae Beach. Busan. Take the Subway, to Haeundae or catch a cab to the Haeundae Westin Chosun Hotel. The New Beach is next door.
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Out in the Korean Country side there is not much in the way of western hotels.. So, If you travel out in the rural areas, you will like need to stay in a Korean Style place...
On entering your room, the first thing that you'll notice out here is "THERE IS NOT ONE STICK OF FURNITURE IN THE ROOM..." Just a bare floor with some mats that you roll out on the floor...
Which is OK, except, Korean rooms are usually heated with hot water pipes that run through the floor. This creates some very hot spots on the floor. It is a fine art to be able to sleep like this... the key is being not to roll directly over one of the hot water pipes, lest you'll singe your eyebrows off... Leave a Comment
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Yogwan are the way to go for budget travellers. Rooms are usually clean and often have traditional ondol floor heating systems and a 'yo' (floor mattress). Many also have small refrigerators and sometimes a televsion. Reservations are unnecessary. For a list of recommended yogwans you can order a booklet from KNTO, the national tour organization (www.knto.co.kr) but your best bet is to just to look for one in your prefered area - look for neon signs that look like a steaming cup of coffee (meant to represent hot water). Ask the price and ask to see the room before you pay.
Anywhere from 20,000 to 40,000 won per night (about $20-40 US dollars?) Leave a Comment Theme: OtherComparison: least expensiveAddress: Virtually everywhere in Korea.
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Many people often ask about budget accomodations in Korea. Well, the best thing going is the "yeogwan" or motel. Motel is a recent term as until the late 80's not many people owned cars, but the yeogwan has been a regular in the budget accomodation arena for ages. They can be found everywhere, but mainly near train stations, tourist areas, and bar districts. The are designed to provide overnight lodging with just the bare necessities; bed, blanket, shower and bottle of water. However, some yeogwans these days rival a decent 3 star hotel. They will have color TV, VCR or DVD player, even a small fridge. They are not designed for extended stay but can be quite comfortable. Unfortunately, due to their place in the market, they do not (nor need to) advertise or have websites for reservations. Leave a Comment Theme: MotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: They are everywhere!
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This huge ski resort was very comfortable accommodation (we stayed in autumn with very little crowd, it could get quite busy in winter due to the sheer size of the place). The main thing i found was that the rooms were incredible hot. This is probably due to keeping to Korean tradition of Ondol heating in which hot air comes from an oven through pipes under the floor to keep it warm. This is why Korean people slept on thin mattresses on the floor- and the Resort provides one double bed per room and the rest are mattresses on the floor.
The surronds are lovely- countryside and hills. There is a large golf coarse, walks and the skifields to explore. A shuttle runs to the resort from Wonju.
We were often woken early by construction workers- the resort is preparing for the world snowboarding championships in 2008.
The hotel has a gym, sauna pool with waterslide (for children only), an arcade games room, internet, a bar (with Cass beer- so so good- on tap), a bakery and supermarket, a ballroom, KFC, a cafeteria and dunkin donut shop.
As accommodation was provided for me i am not sure of costing. Leave a Comment
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We had a twin room which cost 35000 Won a night. Which is the most expensive room they have.
This place is great because of it's friendliness and price and that breakfast is included. But it is closer to a backpackers than what I consider a guesthouse. It is averagely clean and the hot water didn't work one moring and we turned up with no bedding or towels and found we were expected to bring our own (this would be worth checking first). Luckily the staff lent us some but it was a pretty cold time of year to not have much bedding.
But It was good for talking to others and finding out where they had been and to sit and watch tv with othere travellers. It is in a great location too next to the Changdukkung Palace which was my favourite place in Seoul. We also were able to walk evrywhere we wanted to go. The photo is taken in the toilet which was unusual in that it was split level! Leave a Comment Theme: HostelComparison: least expensiveDirections: 19-2 Waryong-Dong, Jongro-Gu, Seoul tel: 82-2-3675-2205Other Contact: To see their website click
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