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Sae Rim Hotel (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Rob Whyte
  • Lonely Planet author

A smart and comfortable crash pad for anyone who wants to stay in Insa Dong. Room quality impresses, especially the jazzy wallpaper and huge TVs. A quiet haven that is value for money. Lax securi…

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Holiday In Korea (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Martin Robinson
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Seoul's largest and busiest backpackers offers the three necessities of backpacker life - free breakfast, free computers and cheap beers - and is just a short walk from no less than three palaces…

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Guesthouse Korea - Jongno (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Rob Whyte
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This downtown version of the Guesthouse Korea operation has the same rough and tumble interior that seems to define the budget backpacker guesthouse experience in Seoul.

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Beewon Guest House (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Martin Robinson
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This converted motel with guesthouse-style communal facilities and freebies is always kept clean and tidy. Not a party place, but centrally located and a fave budget option for travellers young a…

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Yim's House (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Rob Whyte
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It's a budget hotel, not a house, so anyone looking for a guesthouse to lounge with backpackers should look elsewhere. Travellers who enjoy kicking back at night with a book or mapping out the n…

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Kim's Guesthouse (Homestay)

  • Neighbourhood: Mapo-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Rob Whyte
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A slightly hard to find place, where the 20-something crowd hang on a budget. It's called a guesthouse but is laid-back, with a convivial, laissez-faire spirit. There's no curfew but guests are a…

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Banana Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Martin Robinson
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There's a typical laid-back backpacker atmosphere at this small, purpose-built and comfortable backpackers, where every wall is different colour. On the edge of Insadong, it has a location any to…

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Traveler's A (Motel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Rob Whyte
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This might be the cheapest sleep option in the city. Although room quality is commensurate with the price, it does have most of the basics that the 20-something crowd need to stay clean and plug…

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Guide price from  US$45

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Namsan Guest House (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Martin Robinson
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Guitar-playing owner Mr Kim works hard to please his guests at this budget Myeong-dong guesthouse on the road to the Namsan cable car. In a quiet spot, it's just a few minutes' walk from the fash…

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Guide price from  US$80

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Hamilton Hotel (3 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Yongsan-gu
  • Price range: Mid-range

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  • Rob Whyte
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Located in the heart of Itaewon, the venerable Hamilton Hotel is an institution in these parts. Although Itaewon isn't what it used to be, it's an entertainment district still worth exploring fo…

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Guide price from  US$84

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Hotel Ibis Myeong Dong (2 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
  • Price range: Mid-range

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  • Martin Robinson
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Everything about Myeong-dong's newest business hotel is practical rather than luxurious, but it has whizzed to the top of the popularity poll with its no-nonsense prices, sparkling newness and gr…

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Guide price from  US$93

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Koreana Hotel (3 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Chung-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Rob Whyte
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The suits come to work at this attractive, centrally located business-class facility. There are, however, minor imperfections lingering in the corners of this otherwise upmarket downtown hotel.

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Guide price from  US$127

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Hotel President (3 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Rob Whyte
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Quite simply, the Hotel President is a respectable choice for business travellers who want a central location at a decent price and don't give a damn about the quality or age of the furniture in …

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Guide price from  US$136

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Imperial Palace (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Gangnam-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Rob Whyte
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If you're going to emblazon the words 'Imperial Palace' atop a hotel, you'd better deliver because expectations run high. This place comes up with the goods. From the magnificent lobby to the we…

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Guide price from  US$154

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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seocho-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Martin Robinson
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The Marriott was built in 2000 on top of a transport hub - two subway lines, an Incheon airport limousine stop and express buses that scoot off all over Korea. The hotel's commitment to the highe…

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Guide price from  US$158

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W Seoul Walkerhill (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Gwangjin-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Martin Robinson
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W stands for 'wow factor' at this rich designer concoction of a hotel overlooking the Han river. From the polka dot exterior to the modernist rooms, walking through this hotel is like leafing thr…

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Guide price from  US$159

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Fraser Suites Seoul (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Martin Robinson
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The convenience of apartment living is combined with a great location in Insadong at Seoul's original serviced residence. Fraser appeals particularly to long-termers and families, and the activit…

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Guide price from  US$173

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Grand Hyatt Seoul (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Yongsan-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Martin Robinson
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This high-up Hyatt is all class and ideal for sport lovers. Above the expat partytown of Itaewon, the Hyatt has all the bells and whistles of a luxury hotel plus wonderful views from every window…

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Guide price from  US$187

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Westin Chosun Seoul (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
  • Price range: Top end

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  • Rob Whyte
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Don't be put off by the building's slightly under-maintained exterior because this executive hotel rates as one of the best. Although it's the oldest Western-style hotel in Korea, this granddaddy…

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Guide price from  US$276

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Samsung Station CO-OP Residence (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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A serviced residence in Korea, Samsung Station CO-OP Residence Seoul offers high quality residential service at a more competitive rate for short or long-term visits.

Located in a major …

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Windflower (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Wind flower Guest house have many kinds of room type, private facilities and have a tea area
in garden.

And It is specially near the university, you can experience the korean campus…

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Windroad Guesthouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Come stay with us! We're the cheapest and the best. Best Location, Best Atmosphere, Friendliest Staff, Lots Of Free Services...And The Best Price!

Wind Road & Flower Guest-house is loca…

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ZEN House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Our unique guesthouse is an new apartment turned hostel, which creates a warm, friendly and homely environment. There are Korean friends stopping by, and a good laugh is never far away! We welcom…

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HEY Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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-About 30% Discount Room Rate now-

We established HEY Guesthouse in June 2004. And after we took a break for a long time this was newly renovated at a new place with new furnitures & new…

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Backpacker Friends (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Welcome to Backpacker Friends.

Merits of our guesthouse;

- newly opened so everything is new and clean such as bed, sheet, pillows.

- located in Hongik University whi…

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Hwa Seong Guest House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Hwaseong Guest House, for travellers from all around the world!

Suwon city, is famous for Suwon Hwaseong. Which is a beautiful castle surrounding Suwon city, also registered on the UNES…

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Happy Guesthouse (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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The Happy Guest House is dormitory room.
very close Itawon and 'The National theater of Korea'
'The National theater of Korea' is near by Namsan.
The Happy guest house offers calm & …

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anHouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Now we have a 100% private room for couple(family)which means possible to stay 4 people maximum.
Please give it a try!!!

What a guesthouse!!!

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Backpacker Mr sea (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Lovely Oriental theme interior decoration It's extremely easy to find us. Our guest-house is located on the main street and across the Airport bus station (Sungkyungkwan University Station or Sta…

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Backpackers INSIDE (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Opened in 2009 for Travelers only. All guests are foreign travelers.We wish to make a new Hostel Culture in Korea with you.Not only a place for sleeping but also a place to enjoy yourself and re…

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Backpackers Korea (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Hi fellow backpackers.
We would like to welcome to 'Backpackers Korea'
We are experienced travelers ourselves, so we understand the needs and concerns of fellow backpackers.
At Backpa…

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Bong House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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I, Bong Do Lee, would like to welcome you to my guesthouse. Bong House is a laid back, fun, friendly and cosy guesthouse in an excellent location, offering prices that can't be beat.

Roo…

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Guys & Dolls Guesthouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Welcome to Guys & Dolls Guesthouse in Seoul, Korea.
This is a brand-new guesthouse in Hongdae area, fully ready to welcome you. Guys & Dolls Guesthouse is a comfortable, safe, clean and frien…

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Hong Guesthouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Hong Guesthouse is a newly opened, comfortable, safe and friendly budget accommodation in the cozy central entertainment district of Seoul. You can mingle with travelers from all over the world i…

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Hongdae Guesthouse 2.0 - Yellow Submarine (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Welcome to Hongdae Guesthouse 2.0 aka *yellow submarine.

Yellow submarine hostel (guesthouse) in Seoul, Korea. 'Home away from homes'

If I could quote from our guests reviews, <…

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Blu Guest House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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-The largest independent guest house facility in Korea.
-Quiet and safe neighborhood. Very convenient area in Seoul.
-Cheap, clean and modern rooms.
-NO curfew! 24 hour access dorm …

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Sky Dorm Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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What do you want to feel !
Where do you want to stay !
Haven't decided ?
There is The Sky Dorm Backpackers has been opened in Sinchon & Hongdae district.
The owner Mr Kim who …

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UJIN Guesthouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Welcome to UJIN Guesthouse in Seoul!

UJIN Guesthouse is located in a quiet residential area only 5 min walk away from subway station.
You can enjoy various Korean culture including l…

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Golden Pond Guesthouse (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Golden Pond Guesthouse started in 2006 with a newly renovated main wing that opened May 2009. There are single rooms, doubles, 4 bed and 6 bed dormitories. A women's dorm is also available. We…

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Grape Garden House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Seoul
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Grape Garden House will truly show you Seoul!
The owner, Mr. Min had been travelling abroad for years in many countries.
With hostel experiences in a variety of accommodation,we know how …

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