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Sunday, April 6, 2014

South Korea Guesthouse Part 1: Jongno, Seoul

at the Gyeongbokgung Palace
Jongno is a perfect area for some historical sites in Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of South Korera. The place has numerous shrines and palaces of the Joseon Dynasty that are well-preserved up to these days. These include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Dongmyo Shrine, and Jongmyo Shrine. Not only that, one will surely enjoy several shows around the area in a reasonable price, That's why this place has become the heart of Korea's performing arts played in various theaters. Some other attractions also include Seoul Theater Center, Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul City Wall, & Bukchon Hanok Village, which are accessible via lines of subways, as well as city buses and taxi cab. 
Traveling in this country is not a big problem. There are actually plenty of accommodation to choose from: hotel, guesthouses, or even homestays. Among of these accommodation, guesthouses are becoming popular due to its price and accessibility to these tourist attractions without slashing your bank account. Below is the list of guesthouses that can be found around Jongno-gu.

Backpackers Inside
courtesy of backpackers inside
Location: Myeongmyun 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Sungkyunkwan-ro-4-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 25 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 40 minutes via subway (Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 4)
Telephone #: (82) 2-3672-1120
Website: www.insideseoulhostel.com
E-mail: b.inside@hotmail.com
Spoken Languages: English
Rate per person: 20,000 W
Accepted currency: Won
Capacity: 17 persons
Rooms: 5 single rooms, 3 double rooms
Bed Types: single beds, twin beds, & bunk beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          Common area
-          24-hr self-service bar
-          TV, Air conditioner, & Internet
-          Board games

Backpacker Mr. Sea
courtesy of backpacker mr. sea
Location: Myeongnyun 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Changgyeonggung-ro)
Mode of Transportation: 1 hour and 25 minutes via airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 40 minutes via subway (Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 4)
Telephone #: (82)-2-745-3930
Website: www.packpackermrsea.com
E-mail:  qkek6482@naver.com
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, & German
Rate per person: 25,000W (accepts cash or credit card)
Accepted currency: Won
Capacity: 17 persons
Bed Types: single beds, twin beds, & bunk beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          TV,PC,  Air conditioner, & Internet
Breakfast: Western

Bong House
courtesy of 
Location: Myeongmyun 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Sungkyunkwan-ro-5ga-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 25 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 40 minutes via subway (Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 4)
Telephone #: (82) 2-6080-3346
Website: www.bonghouse.net
E-mail: bong_lee@naver.com
Spoken Languages: English & Chinese
Rate per person: 20,000 W (cash only)
Accepted currency: Won, USD, HK$, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, & Euro
Capacity: 20 persons
Rooms: 5 single rooms, 3 double rooms
Bed Types: single beds, & bunk beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          Small bar in the basement with complimentary bottle of beer every night for each guest
-          PC, Air conditioner, & Internet
-          Darts, pool table, & other games

Golden Pond Guest House
Location: Myeongmyun 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Changgyeonggung-ro)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 25 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 30 minutes via subway (Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 3)
Telephone #: (82) 2-741-5621
Website: www.goldenpond.co.kr
E-mail: goldenpondgh@gmail.com
Spoken Languages: English
Rate per person: 25,000 W (accepts cash & credit card)
Accepted currency: Won
Capacity: 16 persons
Bed Types: twin beds, & bunk beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          PC, Air conditioner, & Internet
Breakfast: Western

Korea Central Backpackers
Location: Myeongmyun 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Changgyeonggung-ro-26-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 25 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 30 minutes via subway (Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 3)
Telephone #: (82) 2-744-2504
Website: www.koreancentralbackpackers.com
E-mail: hyonghee@hotmail.com
Spoken Languages: English, Chinese, & Filipino
Rate per person: 20,000 W (accepts cash only)
Accepted currency: Won
Capacity: 21 persons
Bed Types: twin beds, & bunk beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          TV, PC, Air conditioner, & Internet

Gyeongbokgung Guest House (for girls only)
Location: Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jahamun-ro 19-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 30 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 45 minutes via subway (Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 2)
Telephone #: (82) 2-739-5004
Website: naver.com/palacegh
E-mail: lsy3719@naver.com
Spoken Languages: English & Japanese
Rate per person: 30,000 W (accepts cash & credit card)
Accepted currency: Won, USD, HK$, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, & Euro
Capacity: 7 persons
Bed Types: twin beds, & double beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          Internet
Breakfast: Western

Ran’s Home
Location: Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jahamun-ro 7-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 25 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 40 minutes via subway (Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 2)
Telephone #: (82) 2-735-7071
Website: www.ranshome.com
E-mail: mejujin@hanmail.enet
Spoken Languages: English & Japanese
Rate per person: 45,000 W (accepts cash only)
Accepted currency: Won, USD, & Japanese Yen
Capacity: 5 persons
Bed Types: double beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          PC, Air conditioner, & Internet
Breakfast: Korean

G House
courtesy of g house
Location: Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Beakseokdong-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 20 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 30 minutes via subway (Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 3)
Telephone #: (82) 2-376-5120
Website: www.jghouse.kr
E-mail: wink28@hanmail.net
Spoken Languages: English
Rate per person: 75,000 W (accepts cash & credit card)
Accepted currency: Won, USD, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, & Euro
Capacity: 8 persons
Bed Types: twin beds, & double beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          TV, PC, Internet
Breakfast: Western & Korean

Jin House
Location: Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jong-ro-65-gil)
Mode of Transportation: an hour and 35 minutes by airport bus from Incheon Int’l Airport
or 1 hour and 35 minutes via subway (Subway Line 1, Sinseol-dong Station, Exit 1)
Telephone #: (82) 2-762-7406
E-mail: 7master7@hanmail.net
Spoken Languages: English, Chinese, & Japanese
Rate per person: 20,000 W (accepts cash & credit card)
Accepted currency: Won
Capacity: 10 persons
Bed Types: double beds
Facilities & Amenities
-          Living room
-          Kitchen
-          Laundry
-          Bathroom
-          TV, Air conditioner, & Internet
Breakfast: Western
South Korea Guesthouse Part 1: Jongno Area, Seoul
South Korea Guesthouse Part 2: Jung-gu Area, Seoul

Source: www.koreastay.or.kr
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Please be informed that details are subject to change at any time, particularly the price, location, and contact numbers. I, therefore advise that you visit their website or email ahead for confirmation when making your itinerary. The blogger cannot be held responsible for the experiences of the readers while travelling. 
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