Where to stay

Guest houses are one of the economic options for staying in foreign countries. Like other metropolitan cities, Seoul has many guest houses. This post covers some of the guest houses that rank high on the Google searches or are most searched on the Korea Tourism Organization website (in Korean).

















1. Doo guesthouse

www.dooguesthouse.com
Doo guesthouse hostel is Seoul’s most popular hostel. 
We offer the cleanest and one of the trustworthy facilities and have a superb location in the center of Seoul. We provide affordable and comfortable accommodation for individuals, families and travel groups. 



Location
Conveniently located from Anguk station and the airport bus stop it takes just five minutes walking to Insadong and only a few minutes away from shopping areas such as
Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, Hong-dae and
famous historical places between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palace that are surrounded by the beauties of nature.



Review
Tuck on a quiet, little corner street, Doo guesthouse offers a clean, cheap, no curfew, and centrally located hostel in the heart of Seoul. The location and the cleanliness of this hostel makes this hostel great! Doo guesthouse is located 1 block (long block) from an airport bus stop and Royal Palace Changdeokgung, 2 blocks from the Anguk Station, 3 blocks from the Insa-dong and Jong-no 3-ga Station. 




1. Seoul backpackers
















Seoul backpackers is within walking distance of Myeong-dong and N Seoul Tower and
is a clean and convenient place to stay when traveling around Seoul with friends or family.

A. Location
Near Namsan and Namdaemun market.
a village in between the Gyeongbok Palace and the Changdeok Palace. The neighborhood is designated as a preservation area of traditional Korean houses. The guest house is also a traditional house.
Shopping areas such as Insadong (antique shopping), Myeongdong, Namdaemun Market, and Dongdaemun Market are near.

B. Price
40,000 won to 50,000 won
Special discount stay 6 cousecutive nights and get the 7th night FREE

C. Transportation from the Inchon airport (check the above map)
1, Take bus number 6015 from bus stop 5B or 12A ( bus fare – 9,000 KRW / one way )2, Get off at Hoehyeon-Dong(Namdaemun Market) bus stop.. (it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. )3, Walk 30 meters towards the crossing (in the direction the bus came)4, Cross the road and go right, walk 60 meters ahead past ‘Hollys coffee’, Subway station exit No.3 and 4 ( just 2 blocks from the crossing)5, Turn left at the small store(Woori mart) on the street corner. and walk 20 meters.and you will see a black sign board for the Seoul backpackers on your left.

D. Check in & out
Check in: after 2 PMCheck out: -

E. Facilities
Non-smoking roomQueen-size bedToilet and shower en-suiteFree internet & Wi-Fi availableHigh quality Linen, down pillowsClimate control air-conditioning and floor heatingRemote control cable television with 24 channelsState-of-the-art securityRoom safesFREE coffee & Tea available from the lobbyOpen 24 hours

F. ContactsPhone: 82-2-3672-1972 Fax: 82-2-743-4878 Email: webmaster@seoulbackpackers.com

G. Reviews
Great place to stay just in downtown Seoul! Good value for money, easy access to public transportation, friendly staff, simple and clean rooms. There are many affordable eateries around, and a marketplace just across the road. (more reviews)