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Insa-dong and Jongno, popular tourist areas, offer many low to medium priced accommodations for backpackers and long-term travelers. In the Gye-dong neighborhood (better known as ‘Bukchon’) near Insa-dong, there are Korean traditional houses called ‘hanok’ that have been remodeled into guesthouses. In Jongno, new multi-story buildings offer modern amenities. While each accommodation type has its own advantages and disadvantages, they both offer rooms at affordable rates. |
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Jongno
Most low to medium priced accommodations in Jongno are located between Jongno 3-ga Street and Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), and are easily accessible by Subway Line 1, 3 or 5. Also, they are within walking distance of major tourist sites such as Changdeokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Jongno and Insa-dong. The bustling Jongno area has a plethora of coffee shops, restaurants and bars that stay open until late at night. For visitors seeking vibrant urban life with easy access to public transportation, we highly recommend staying at one of the affordable lodgings we have selected. |
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☞ Jongnowon
Jongnowon is a motel with a 15-year history of serving international visitors in Seoul. It has a range of free services including complimentary breakfast, coffee & tea, laundry, 24-hour internet access and travel information services. It also has a kitchenette open from 07:00 to 22:00 for guests to prepare their own meals whenever necessary. |
 Dormitory-style: 15,000 won / Single room: 30,000 won /
Double room: 38,000 won / Twin room: 43,000 won
* Credit cards accepted
 Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 4 → Pass the Japanese Culture Center and Unhyeonggung Palace → Turn left at Duksung Women’s University School of Continuing Education → At the small intersection, turn right and go straight for 100m.
Address: Seoul-si Jongno-gu Ikseon-dong 29
Tel: +82-2-763-4249
Homepage: www.jongnowon.com |
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☞ Yim's House
Yim’s House is a five-story building that was recently renovated to better suit the needs of its guests, most of whom are international travelers. Each room has a small refrigerator and a private bathroom. Guests may get internet access in the hotel’s business room, browse through travel pamphlets in the lobby, or ask the friendly owners of the hotel for any assistance. Also, Yim’s House is within walking distance of Changdeokgung and Unhyeongung Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. |
Single room: 35,000 won / Double room: 40,000 won /
Twin room: 45,000 won
Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 4 → Go straight, and cross the street at the GS Caltex gas station → Turn right immediately after passing the Hyundai Oilbank gas station → Walk 100m to arrive at Yim’s House.
Address: Seoul-si Jongno-gu Waryong-dong 33
Tel: +82-2-747-3332
Homepage: www.seoulbusinesshotel.com |
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Gye-dong
Most low to medium priced accommodations in Gye-dong near Insa-dong are hanok with modern renovations. While their facilities are clean, the hanoks lack space that more modern accommodations have. Most rooms are for single or double occupancy. However, the lack of space is made up for by the availability of craft workshops, galleries and unique restaurants in the neighborhood, which is dedicated to preserving and teaching Korean traditions. |
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☞ Bukchon Guest House
Bukchon Guest House used to be the home of Baeryeom (1911-1968), a Joseon Dyansty painter. Registered as the 35th National Cultural Heritage of Korea, Bukchon Guest House is comprised of three hanok-style houses situated in close proximity to each other. All of the rooms have been remodeled using yellow soil, and now have modern amenities and ondol (underfloor heating). Also, Bukchon Guest House regularly holds traditional cultural experience programs, including making Korean dishes, trying on hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) and learning traditional etiquettes. |
Single rooms: 40,000 won / Twin rooms: 60,000 won /
Double rooms: 70,000 won / Triple rooms: 90,000 won
Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 3 → Go straight for 50m, and turn left onto Gyedong-gil Road → Go straight for 500m to arrive at Bukchon Guest House on the left
Address: Seoul, Jongno-gu, Gye-dong 72
Tel: +82-10-8001-8321
Homepage: www.bukchon72.com |
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☞ Seoul Guest House
Seoul Guest House is the oldest and largest hanok guesthouse in the village. It has a garden adorned with ancient artifacts, and is home to pet animals, a dog named Ssari and a rabbit. In addition to rooms of all sizes, the guesthouse has a sarangchae (an annex where men used to study or entertain guests) that offers a view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukaksan Mountain. Because of its history and setting, Seoul Guest House is frequently used as a filming location for various media channels. |
Single rooms: 40,000 won / Twin rooms: 60,000 won /
Big Twin rooms: 90,000won / Special rooms: 110,000 won
Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 3 → Go straight for 50m, and turn left onto Gyedong-gil Road → Go straight for 300m (pass the intersection) → Turn right onto Gyedong-3-gil Road, and go straight for 50m → Turn left onto the alleyway to arrive at Seoul Guest House
Address: Seoul, Jongno-gu, Gye-dong 135-1
Tel: +82-2-745-0057
Homepage: www.seoul110.com |
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☞ Anguk Guest House
More than a guesthouse, Anguk Guest House is a place for learning Korean traditional culture. Various hands-on experience programs including dado (Korean tea ceremony), hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) etiquettes and cooking classes are held at the house. In addition to cozy rooms with modern amenities, the guesthouse has a cafeteria where guests can try Korean traditional dishes and tea. The facility also has a communal kitchen. |
Single rooms: 50,000 won / Double rooms: 60,000 won /
Twin rooms: 70,000 won
Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 1 → Turn right at the first corner → Turn right at the first three-way intersection, and go straight for 50m → Turn left at the first corner
* Directional signs can be found along the way, but if you have trouble finding the place, call to the guesthouse for more information.
Address: Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-736-8304
Homepage: anguk-house.com |
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Traveler’s Café
Traveler’s Café across the street from Changdeokgung Palace is owned by Good Morning Travel, a travel agency that runs city tours in Korea. The walls inside the café are adorned with pictures of Hallyu stars, providing perfect backgrounds for souvenir photos. Customers may indulge in coffee and sandwiches while enjoying Korean movies and music playing in the background.
- Address: Waryong-dong 121-1, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Tel: +82-2-757-1232/ +82-2-774-3226 (Korean, English, Japanese)
- E-mail: tour@koreahas.com
(Korean, English, Japanese)
- Homepage: www.koreahas.com (Korean, English, Japanese)
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