Must-see hotels in South Korea

  • Yeonhacheon Shelter

    Gyeongsangnam-do

    There's room for 60 people in this shelter. Some food is sold on site.

  • Yangpok Shelter

    Seoraksan National Park

    A small-capacity shelter for campers in Seorak-san National Park.

  • Shelter

    Gyeongsangbuk-do

    This basic camp shelter can be found in Juwangsan National Park.

  • Rotari Shelter

    Gyeongsangnam-do

    This is a small but popular shelter with space for 30.

  • Socheong Shelter

    Seoraksan National Park

    A shelter for campers in Seorak-san National Park.

  • POP@Itaewon Guesthouse

    Itaewon & Yongsan-gu

    Down a laneway in the heart of Itaewon, this colourful little guesthouse has basic rooms with TVs, en suite shower rooms and wall murals (not quite making…

  • Suwon Hostel

    Suwon

    More of a government hotel than a hostel, this place offers exceptional value for money with large, western-style or ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor…

  • Muju Deogyusan Leisure Biketel

    Jeollabuk-do

    This bike motel offers a haven for cyclists. The motel features Korean-style ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor-mattress) rooms, doubles and cheap dorms…

  • Gongju Hanok Village

    Chungcheongnam-do

    This busy hanok village is geared for families looking for an infusion of local history. Everything is rather tidy, so it's not exactly atmospheric of old…

  • Samjeong Buyeo Youth Hostel

    Chungcheongnam-do

    You’re as likely to stumble upon a bunch of kids on a field trip as you are a wedding party at this airy hostel that feels more like a hotel. Dorm rooms…

  • Hyangjeok-bong Shelter

    Jeollabuk-do

    Hikers' crash pad with basic facilities, toilets and drinking water, but no showers. Advance reservations are required but you pay in cash when you arrive…

  • Seaside Hotel

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    All the pleasantly decorated accommodation at this hotel – both large western-style and ondol (traditional, sleep-on-a-floor-mattress) rooms – have sea…

  • Maisan Camping

    Jeollabuk-do

    Camp inside Maisan Provincial Park close to a lake and a walking trail that leads to Tap-sa. Services include 24 hot-water showers, wi-fi and power hookup…

  • Ariul Park

    Jeollabuk-do

    Location is the best feature of this countryside motel with a slightly effete interior. The main reason to come here is because you want to catch a ferry…

  • Miranda Hotel

    Gyeonggi-do

    Incheon’s snazziest hotel (though don't get your hopes up) overlooks a small lake with a pavilion on an island. There’s also a bowling alley and spa…

  • Guesthouse Yacht

    Itaewon & Yongsan-gu

    The main selling points here are the central location and the small rooftop with views over Itaewon; drab dorms and doubles are a little squished together…

  • Hotel D’Oro

    Itaewon & Yongsan-gu

    This clean and tidy love motel has dim yet spacious rooms (for Seoul), free soft drinks and plenty of towels, but some of the rooms smell strongly of…

  • Deogyudae Camping Ground

    Jeollabuk-do

    Campsite with tent pitches and electrical hookups, as well as basic showering facilities.

  • Youngjong Sky Resort

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    Huge, ageing resort complex with apartment-style rooms overlooking the north end of Eulwangni beach. The best feature here is the pool and water park,…

  • Hotel Ray

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    Shaped like a ship and just steps away from Eulwangni Beach, this love motel offers ocean views from its ‘porthole’ windows. Cheaper rooms on the ground…

  • Jae-il Motel

    Jeollabuk-do

    No-fuss rooms for people who want to sleep near Moak-san Provincial Park. Prices go up on weekends. It's on the main road leading to the park entrance…

  • Hwaseong Guesthouse

    Suwon

    It ain't the Ritz, but these spacious dorms and doubles are the cheapest in town, sharing bathrooms and a communal kitchen with cooking facilities.

  • Naejang Camping Ground

    Jeollabuk-do

    This basic camping ground (with showers) gets packed in October, but otherwise you can usually grab a spot.

  • Studio 41st

    Seoul

    Studio-apartment-style rooms that are good but a fair hike from Hongdae.

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