Mokpo
The best of the cluster of motels between the train station and the ferry terminal is this dark high-rise. Modern, clean rooms have sofas, heated toilet…
Must-see hotels in South Korea
Gangwon-do
One of the cheaper twin-turreted High1 Ski Resort accommodation options, High1 Hotel has a sparkling lobby and spacious, contemporary rooms with views…
Daegu
This love motel enjoys a fantastic location in central Daegu, alongside a church a stone's throw north of the Daegu Modern History Museum. Rooms are…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
A four-room, upmarket guesthouse facing the river and blending seamlessly with the surrounding thatched-roof hanok (traditional wooden homes). The name in…
Gyeongju
Going since 1977, this hostel is all about its friendly English-speaking and easy-going owner Clint Kwon, a mine of local info who shares excellent local…
Chuncheon
Hidden away uphill and down an alley, this secluded guesthouse and cafe is very tranquil, but only has two rooms, each small but cute. There's a garden…
Chuncheon
Nestled on the slope of Bongui-san, this rather plush hotel offers unrivalled views of Chuncheon and the surrounding countryside, ensconced within an…
Jeju-do
This luxury resort is owned by Hyundai Motors, which accounts for the display cars in the lobby. The rooms, all of which have balconies and many with sea…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
A name like this raises expectations, and they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel. The antiques and wood panelling create a stately, genuinely…
Gangwon-do
The main hotel at High1 Ski Resort is this high-rise hotel complete with casino (South Korea's largest) and convention centre. Rooms are of a high…
Jeollanam-do
The top draw at this luxury hotel, opened in 2008, is the water park attached to it. The Ocean Resort Water Park has multiple pools and slides, plus a hot…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
Perched on the side of a mountain and offering expansive views towards the mainland, this 70-room hotel has a nature-lodge vibe, with minimalist white…
Sokcho
This is a hostel all grown up. Rooms are clean and common areas close at night for proper rest for all. Bonuses include heated floors, strong showers,…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Things are happy a short walk from the action, though this place looks grim from the outside. Incense infuses the traditional downstairs dining room,…
Gyeongsangnam-do
Beautiful and private, the Palm Tree is a gorgeous pension with balconies overlooking the sea. The snazzy deluxe rooms have kitchenettes and spas. It’s in…
Empathy Dongseongro Guesthouse
Daegu
Aimed more at backpackers just looking for dorm accommodation, this very clean, central and organised upstairs spot is a sister establishment of the…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The island’s most expensive property, this impressive resort has amazing mountaintop views of the sea, but the rooms are overpriced for what they are:…
Seoul
Part of the reliable business-hotel chain Benikea, the Marigold's rooms are spacious and aim for contemporary chic with amber onyx tiles and fake animal…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
If you’re a youth-hostel member you can stay in this functional business hotel in the 'bunk room' at a youth-hostel rate. Inside Olympic Park, it’s a long…
Jeonju
This humble, 75-year-old hanok (traditional wooden home) has the distinction of being owned by Lee Seok, a grandson of King Gojong, and photos of royalty…
Mokpo
This beautifully restored, 100-year-old hanok is in the heart of the old downtown, a short walk from the train station. There are dorm rooms in one…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
There's plenty to like about this snazzy hotel well placed in the heart of Myeong-dong's shopping district. The smart boutique-y rooms have city views, a…
Gangwon-do
Just beneath the temple of Naksan-sa and enjoying splendid sea views from high up, this luxury hotel has an elegant curved arc-shape and a neat,…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Taking over the neighbourhood on the slopes of Namsan, this long-running backpackers' favourite now has three locations in the immediate area. Each varies…
Daegu
This is the best choice in Daegu's busy downtown, with helpful staff and a slick, modern, businesslike feel. All rooms enjoy great views and are decorated…
Daegu
This charming, traditional-style guesthouse is a sister operation of the Empathy Guesthouse, with private rooms along a historic alley in a traditional…
Daegu
This immaculate property blends minimalism with style. The location is great and the rooms are extremely comfortable, with king-sized beds and widescreen…
Daegu
This smart, well-run property has comfortable and spacious rooms, each with a double and single bed. It's in a good location near the Deurangil restaurant…
Gyeongsangnam-do
Jinju’s only business-class hotel has perfectly cosy rooms with superb river views, although the decor feels somewhat 1980s. The cordial, English-speaking…
Jeju-si
The modern, industrial-chic social spaces at this guesthouse carry through to the black metal bunkbeds and large lockers and machine-like cleanliness…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
The first venture into the hospitality business by classy Korean furniture and interior-design store Casamia packs plenty of chic style. The rooms are…
Chungcheongnam-do
Steps away from Jinneomeo Beach, this pension has some nice ocean views. Most rooms have ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor-mattress) sleeping and a…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
One of the best options on the island is this classy if rather minimalist place with ondol and Western-style rooms. The rooms are on the small side,…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
A great location, friendly and professional service and reasonable rates make this one of the best serviced-apartment options for short or long stays…
Seogwipo
One of Seogwipo’s better backpacker hostels, this one has spacious dorms – each with its own bathroom, sleeping in sturdy pine bunks with privacy curtains…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The best and most enjoyable sleeping option is to stay at the temple itself. Don’t expect luxury – men and women sleep in separate ondol (floor-heated)…
Gyeongju
This elegant Hilton by the lake has a sauna, squash courts, pool and gym, not to mention spacious rooms with marble bathrooms and professional service. It…
Chungcheongnam-do
The Coconuts' updated rooms are attractive and though a teeny bit tiny, they're big enough for two people. Another positive feature is the motel's…
Sokcho
Although not that close to central Sokcho, the Class 300 is one of the smarter places in town, with stylish and modern decor, relatively soft beds and…
Jeju-si
Handy if you want to be in the City Hall party district but in a quiet, large room. This quirky, foreigner-friendly place has a large area map on a…
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