Busan
Rooms with individual baths, a central location and free toast on the roof make this a great budget choice. It's a 10-minute walk behind Lotte Hotel in…
Must-see hotels in South Korea
Jeollanam-do
There’s no desert in sight but this green waterfront hotel has smart rooms, both Western-style and ondol, and harbour views. Pricier rooms have PCs.
Jeollanam-do
The owner claims to have the cleanest rooms in the strip and he’s probably right. Features include big TVs and large rooms, some with sea views.
Mokpo
Location, location, location. The Baek Je is a 10-minute walk from Mokpo's train station and ferries and has compact rooms with dark-wood decor.
Gyeongsangnam-do
Here there are 32 regular campsites, 16 deck sites, and five caravan units. There are showers and electricity, and it's not far from Naewon-sa.
Gyeongsangnam-do
There are 12 regular campsites and 16 deck units here. It's down the road from Daewon-sa.
Jeju-do
Just steps from Woljeong Beach, this decent property has clean, almost-glamorous rooms with kitchens and balconies with views.
Jeollanam-do
The glossy ‘Most Valuable Life’ hotel (really!) has ultramodern rooms with plush beds and bay views.
Gyeongsangnam-do
Autumn colours are a big attraction on the 9km Baemsagol trail. There are 21 camping spots.
Gyeongsangnam-do
There's room for 60 people. No reservations required; it's first come, first served.
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
The natural extension to its Myeong-dong shopping empire, this twin-towered hotel with over 1000 rooms has a marble-lined lobby long enough for Usain Bolt…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
The best budget choice on the island is this row of stilted beach boxes plonked directly on Hanagae Beach. Huts are basic heated ondol (traditional, sleep…
Chuncheon
This friendly hotel enjoys a central location steps away from the Myeong-dong shopping district, with flat-screen TVs, comfy beds and large spiffy rooms…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Dating from the late 1970s, this is not Seoul's most spectacular hotel, but the relaxing atmosphere and the conscientious staff keep it a cut above the…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
This popular pension offers spotless, ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor-mattress) rooms furnished with bathrooms and kitchenettes; the upstairs balcony…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Hidden away in a residential backstreet of Gangnam, this double-storey guesthouse has an appealing location that's close enough to the action, yet far…
Jeollabuk-do
Clean, comfortable rooms and an owner who speaks some English make this an excellent place to rest your weary legs. The attached restaurant does a tasty…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Right on the beachfront, this hotel with a design sensibility and boutique pretensions offers slightly more imaginative accommodation than its neighbours,…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
This purpose-built hanok (traditional wooden home) pension has wood-fired ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor-mattress) rooms and free bicycle hire. It's…
Gyeongju
Perhaps the best located of the lakeside hotels, with some of the most attractive grounds, the Commodore is less impressive on the inside, with rather…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This friendly hostel has boxy dorms with cramped bathrooms but a prime location up the hill from Itaewon's main drag. As at most budget lodgings in the …
Seogwipo
A reasonable option if you’re into retro and hanker for those midrange tourist hotels that resemble a grand dame somewhat past her prime, but which still…
Daegu
This tiny, simple place has an apartment feel, with just 12 beds in two dorms (one for women only). It has all the necessities, however, including a great…
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Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Well located, this business-smart hotel is decorated in candy colours and arty flourishes. Rooms with city views cost extra, as does the sauna (₩5000) and…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
With the largest sign near the park entrance, this minbak and restaurant is hard to miss and it also has some of the area’s nicest rooms. Downstairs in…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Andong’s establishment choice boasts staff with negligible English, but reasonable prices; expect rather gurgly pipes and old sealant around the baths…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
A short stumble down the hill from the bars, this well-run hostel offers a mix of dorms and private rooms (including affordable en suite singles with TVs…
Gyeongju
You'll love returning to serene Baramgot at the end of a day of walking. Drop a cushion onto the wooden floor of the charming sitting area and meet other…
Chungcheongnam-do
This red-brick minbak (private home with rooms for rent) has rooms that are of motel standard, equipped with a fridge and kitchenette. Out front is a…
Kyeryongsan Gapsa Youth Hostel
Chungcheongnam-do
Guests sleep on yo (padded quilts) at this well-managed youth hostel at the Gap-sa entrance to Gyeryongsan National Park. It's a red-brick building across…
Seoraksan National Park
This motel has pleasant rooms spread over two neat white buildings, with the lobby in the rear one. The oncheon (hot-spring spa; summer and autumn only)…
Seoul
When in Hongdae, live the Korean student experience. These miniscule goshiwon capsule rooms squeeze in their own private bathroom, just. A futon room…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Recently renovated with impeccable taste, Le Méridien has attentive warm service, plenty of facilities and a European atmosphere stretching from the…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
While it’s the only hotel in Dodong-ri officially accredited for tourism, the Ulleungdo remains a large yeogwan with lots of simple but clean ondol rooms…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Bellboys in caps greet you at this old-fashioned hotel, where light neutral colours, greenery and a natural-wood effect are the design style. Bathrooms…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The most comfortable option in Haein-sa is at the top of the hill along the road up from the bus terminal, with a polished lobby, coffee shop, restaurant…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Near the top of town, this is a popular destination for groups of university students, so rooms and communal areas – such as a shared kitchen and rooftop…
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