I was looking around to book my accommodation for the November 2011's Seoul trip and I stumbled upon this promotion.
Check out Kimchi Seoul Guesthouse for more info.
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Seoul Youth Hostel
I have never stayed personally here but when I was looking around for another alternative budget place to stay around Myeongdong area; Seoul Youth Hostel sprung directly right in front of me eyes after a few Google searches. It is just the right option for a shoe string budget traveler like me. ^^
Pictures courtesy of Seoul Youth Hostel
Booking: Must be done through http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel034080.en.htm
Membership Rate: Youth :15,000 won / Adult: 17,000 won
Non-Membership Rate: Youth :17,000 won / Adult: 19,000 won
Available rooms: 6 beds per room / 8 beds per room / 10 beds per room
Hours of Operation: Rooms Check-in- 1 p.m./Check-out- 10 a.m.
Restaurants: Breakfast: 7a.m.-9a.m./ Lunch: 12 p.m.-2p.m./Dinner: 6p.m.-9p.m./ Beverages- 10 a.m.-10p.m.
Address: 4-5, San, Yejang Dong, Jung gu, Seoul, Korea
Telephone No: +82-2-319-1318
E-MAIL: seoulyh@seoulyh.go.kr
Note: Please leave a message at their discussion board to check for available room before booking via HiHostels.
My opinion: Judging by the available rooms offered; if you are coming to Korea with a group of 6/8/10 people then Seoul Youth Hostel would be the best, clean, safe and accommodating place for budget travelers. The only problem is that the place is fully booked most of the time so you have to book real early.
How to become a Youth Hostel member?
I will explain it in another post. ^^
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Hanok Stay in Korea
Some readers expressed their desire to stay in Hanok - Korean Traditional House rather than normal guesthouse or hotel. In that sense, you could experience Korean culture and enjoy the intricate and gorgeous Korean architecture. Some Hanok represents different design and each region differs. KNTO has listed some Korean Traditional House for tourists to board in accordance with G-20 Summit 2010 which recently held in Seoul.
Hanok in Seoul
Eugene's House
Room rate:
From 80,000 (for 2 people) to 250,000 won (for 5 people)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
Email at yykim65@hotmail.com
Room rate:
60,000won (1 person)
90,000 to 100,000 won (2 person)
160,000won (3 persons)
Meals Included:
How to go:
Hanok in Seoul
Eugene's House
From 80,000 (for 2 people) to 250,000 won (for 5 people)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
Email at yykim65@hotmail.com
Phone at +82 2 741 3338 / +82 10 5069 3348 / 070 8831 3338
How to go:
Hyehwa Station, Seoul Subway line 4, Exit #1 >> Take the local bus #8 >> Get off at 88 Gukmin Saenghwalgwan (국민생활관)
Nearby attractions:
Seoul Fortress Wall: Located within a five-minute walk
Daehakro (College Street) and Chungmuro
Room rate:
60,000won (1 person)
90,000 to 100,000 won (2 person)
160,000won (3 persons)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
How to go:
Anguk Subway Station, Line 3, Exit3
Nearby attractions:
Friends House
Room Rate:
30,000 won (dormitory - per people)
40,000 won (1 person)
70,000 won (2 people)
90,000 won (3 people)
110,000 won (Group- 4 people or more)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
From the website or email at friends_house@hotmail.com
How to go:
Hyewa Subway Station, Line 4. Refer to map here.
Nearby attractions:
Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)
Sungkyunwan University
Dongsoong Arts Center
Gansong Art Museum
Samtoh Blue Bird Theater
Traditional Korean Houses of Bukchon
Room rate:
40,000 won (1 person)
60,000 - 70,000 won (2 person)
70,000 - 100,000 won (3 person)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
Email at bukchon72@naver.com
Call at +82-2-743-8530
How to go:
Anguk Subway Station, Line 3, Exit 3
Call the guest house for pick up from station
Nearby attractions:
Seongsim Arts & Crafts
Dong-Lim Knot Museum
Gahoe Museum
Bukchon Cultural Center
Jeongdok Library
Anguk Guest House
Room rate:
50,000 won (1 person)
70,000 won (2 persons)
Meals Included:
No
Reservation:
Email at xyetron@naver.com
Call at +82-2-736-8304
How to go:
Anguk Subway Station, Line 3, Exit 1. Refer to map here.
Nearby attractions:
Insa Art Space
Woorikyubang
Myeongin Museum
Ice Gallery
Bukchon Cultural Center
Room Rate:
30,000 won (dormitory - per people)
40,000 won (1 person)
70,000 won (2 people)
90,000 won (3 people)
110,000 won (Group- 4 people or more)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
From the website or email at friends_house@hotmail.com
How to go:
Hyewa Subway Station, Line 4. Refer to map here.
Nearby attractions:
Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)
Sungkyunwan University
Dongsoong Arts Center
Gansong Art Museum
Samtoh Blue Bird Theater
Traditional Korean Houses of Bukchon
Check out Bukchon slideshows here.
Room rate:
40,000 won (1 person)
60,000 - 70,000 won (2 person)
70,000 - 100,000 won (3 person)
Meals Included:
Breakfast served (Toast, cereal, coffee, milk, etc.)
Reservation:
Email at bukchon72@naver.com
Call at +82-2-743-8530
How to go:
Anguk Subway Station, Line 3, Exit 3
Call the guest house for pick up from station
Nearby attractions:
Seongsim Arts & Crafts
Dong-Lim Knot Museum
Gahoe Museum
Bukchon Cultural Center
Jeongdok Library
Anguk Guest House
Room rate:
50,000 won (1 person)
70,000 won (2 persons)
Meals Included:
No
Reservation:
Email at xyetron@naver.com
Call at +82-2-736-8304
How to go:
Anguk Subway Station, Line 3, Exit 1. Refer to map here.
Nearby attractions:
Insa Art Space
Woorikyubang
Myeongin Museum
Ice Gallery
Bukchon Cultural Center
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Guesthouse in Hongik
All these guesthouses are very near to Hongik University, Yonsei University, Ewha University and Sogang University. Numerous cafes, clubs, bars, restaurants, boutiques and musical playgrounds catering for the university students and there's a flea market at Hongik Universit (Hongdae), opens at 1pm every Saturday from March to November.
They serve free breakfast (bread, butter, jam), tea/coffee. All guesthouses are equipped with 100Mbps internet speed and WiFi.
Hongik to Incheon airport
1 hour 16 minutes, 17 stops, 51.6km
4,500 won by t-Money, 4,600 won by cash
Transfer at Dangsan Station and Gimpo Airport Line 9
Hongik to Myeongdong
28 minutes, 11 stops, 10 km
900 won by t-Money, 1,000 won cash
Transfer at Dongdaemun History and Culture Station
Bebop Guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
20,000 to 75,000 won
Lee and No Guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2 - 6 minutes walk
20,000 to 80,000 won
Namu Guesthouse (for family)
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2
Near to Lee and No guesthouse
22,000 to 90,000 won
Hongdae Guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
22,000 to 120,000 won
Hey Backpackers
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 5
22,000 to 120,000 won
Guys and Dolls guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 4
28,000 to 22,000 won
Blu guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
18,000 to 55,000 won
Grape Garden House
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
17,000 to 63,000 won
Stay Korea Guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2
19,000 to 80,000 won
Source: SeoulBestHostels
They serve free breakfast (bread, butter, jam), tea/coffee. All guesthouses are equipped with 100Mbps internet speed and WiFi.
Hongik to Incheon airport
1 hour 16 minutes, 17 stops, 51.6km
4,500 won by t-Money, 4,600 won by cash
Transfer at Dangsan Station and Gimpo Airport Line 9
Hongik to Myeongdong
28 minutes, 11 stops, 10 km
900 won by t-Money, 1,000 won cash
Transfer at Dongdaemun History and Culture Station
Bebop Guesthouse
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
20,000 to 75,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2 - 6 minutes walk
20,000 to 80,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2
Near to Lee and No guesthouse
22,000 to 90,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
22,000 to 120,000 won
Hey Backpackers
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 5
22,000 to 120,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 4
28,000 to 22,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
18,000 to 55,000 won
Grape Garden House
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 1
17,000 to 63,000 won
Hongik University Subway Station, Line 2, Exit 2
19,000 to 80,000 won
Source: SeoulBestHostels
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Big Bang Guesthouse
This is not a bad joke but Big Bang does have a guesthouse in Korea. ^^ Unfortunately you're not gonna meet any of Big Bang's member in this guesthouse. Dream on..hehehe.
Just to shed some light, both guest houses are hot cakes. The omoni told my friends who recently visited Seoul that the houses are fully booked by Malaysian tourists until end of December 2010!
I stayed in this apartment turned guesthouse 3 times because I totally fell in love with the place. Although I love staying near Myeongdong but Big Bang Guesthouse feels more like home. The owner was like a mother to me, she chatted with me until late at night and even bought me Korean rice cake! Talk about superior and personal service. I got one here.
Big Bang Guesthouse is located about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from Yaksu Station, Line 3/6, Exit 8. Korean fast food restaurant like Kimbap Jongguk, convenience shop, fruit shops and my favourite Korean rice cake shop are walking distance from the guesthouse.
I passed by the beautiful Shilla Hotel (where many Korean artists had their wedding ceremony) and walked up to Namsan Tower from Yaksu Station.
Told ya..it's Big Bang! ^^
Surf internet here and if you have your own machine, remember
to have your own international adaptor.
Very very very comfy 4-bed dormitory room.
Every room is equipped with a TV which you don't get in
Namsan Guesthouse.
I took the time to watch the replay of my favourite ssangchu
couple - Hwangbo and Kim Hyun Joong.
Here in this building, second level is Big Bang Guesthouse.
Halmi Syupo..hehe. A mini mart just in front of the guesthouse.
Me and Hanim walking down the steep lane. You can't see it
here but it is steep, trust me.
Mummy Moon, just fyi this is how it looks like.
So, bring the stroller for your kid ok? ^^
Walk straight until you see..
..this resting place. In the evening, you could find a fruit seller with
his van here. We bought Korean grapes which tasted hmmm..
no comment..hehe.
Yeay! My favourite tteok jib. Korean rice cake shop.
Turned left from here.
Until you see this shop selling meat and chicken. Then turned right.
Walk up the staircase and..
tada..Yaksu Station exit 8. ^^ It is just next to a bakery. See that
red signboard? 빵 means bread.
Me with my favourite omoni = mother. I know that I should
have called her ahjumma instead but she is very very kind!
Arghh..I'm so chubby here. Korean diet didn't work for me
cause I love rice! Blame it all on Korean rice cake..hahaha.
Go to the official website for more details.
FYI, the owner has 2 guest houses. Another one is named Happy Guest House located near to Beotigogae Subway Station, Line 6. I will put up another post on Happy Guest House later.
Just to shed some light, both guest houses are hot cakes. The omoni told my friends who recently visited Seoul that the houses are fully booked by Malaysian tourists until end of December 2010!
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Benikea Hotels Contest in Korea
Benikea hotels (Korea Tourism) is currently running a contest. This is a great chance for you to get an opportunity to visit Korea for FREE!!
Win 1,200,000 Won!!
Contest Date: 15th October - 7th November 2010
Result Date: 8th November 2010
Contest Rules:
- Winner is determined by drawing lots
- Prize will be given in Won when winner enters Korea
- There will be a 22% tax deduction on the prize
- Cash is given after deduction of Benikea Hotels and airfare cost
- Hotel Acacia - Seoul (near to Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun and Gwanghamun)
- Permier Songdo Bridge Hotel - Incheon
- Premier Incheon Royal Hotel - Incheon
- Hotel Press - Busan
- Gyungpo Beach Hotel - Gangwon-do
- Hotel Savoy - Gyeongsangnam-do
- Hotel Jeju Crystal - Jeju-do
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Guesthouse in Jung-gu
These are the budget guesthouses around Jung-gu area as per KNTO which are much closer to Myeongdong compared to Jongno-gu area.
Rate may vary during peak season, so check the rate carefully before booking.
I compared how far each guesthouses via subway from Myeongdong Station (the place that I like ^^) so you may get the rough idea of the location.
Note: 900 won if you use T-Money pass otherwise the basic fee is 1000 won for subway.
Chungmuro Station, Line 3 and 4, exit 3
Chungmuro to Myeongdong: 1 minute,1 station, 0.7 km, 900 won, No transfer station
Note: Perfect! Just in Myeongdong and very near to Namsan Cable Car Station around 5 minutes walk.
Room Min 28,000 won to max 60,000 won
Chungjeongno Station, Line 2 or 5 , Exit 5 or 6
Choongjungno to Myeongdong: 20 minutes, 7 stations, 6.9 km, 900 won, Transfer to blue line 4 at Dongdaemun Stadium Station
Seoul Backpackers
Note: It would be fine if you love to shop at Dongdaemun but a bit far from the other tourist spots.
Room Min 22,000 won to max 65,000 won
Hoehyeon Station, Line 4, Exit 4
Hoehyeon to Myeongdong: 1 minutes, 1 station, 0.3 km, 900 won, No transfer
Note: Hoehyeon Station is where Namdaemun located and Myeongdong is just in front of Namdaemun. No sweat at all. ^^ This place is hotcake. According to my friends who have stayed there, they fell in love with the guesthouse at first sight!
Euljiro-4(Sa)-ga Station, Line 2/5, Exit 4
Euljiro-4(Sa)-ga to Myeongdong: 12 minutes, 3 station, 3 km, 900 won, Transfer at Dongdaemun Stadium Station
Note: Very near to Cheongyecheon stream
Room Min 45,000 won to max 80,000 won
Myeongdong Station, Line 4, Exit 3
Note: My favourite!I have stayed here and it is situated right below the Namsan cable car station. Myeongdong is just 5 to 10 minutes walk down the hill. My friends and I went to Myeongdong every single night when we were there.
Room min 28,000 won to max 140,000 won
Myeongdong Station, Line 4, Exit 3
Note: Situated near the Namsan cable car station too but not as near as Namsan Guesthouse
Myeongdong Station, Line 4, Exit 3
Note: Situated near the Namsan cable car station too but not as near as Namsan Guesthouse
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