So I asked a friend to help my find a cheap accommodation in Seoul, South Korea during winter end of the year. I don’t really need a posh hotel. I just need a place to lay my head at night coz I know I’ll be out most of the day, touring South Korea again (God-willing).

Today, my friend got back to me with a list of guest houses that are affordable and near shopping centers – coz it’s all about it, a shopping trip. Not exactly, per se… It’s just that I have a couple of days to do it.

So here’s the list of cheap accommodation in South Korea:

1. Myeong- Dong Eco Guest House

Room rates is from 55,000 won to 65,000 won. It is located at the heart of Seoul City where shopping centers are walking distance. It’s family friendly guest house with traditional style rooms.

2. Namu Guest House

Located in the quiet place surrounding residential area is this cheap guest house with rates from as low as 22,000KRW to 110,000 KRW. If you wanna go for a break and you need to get away from the noice and stuff like that and you’re looking for a cheap option, you might wanna choose Namu Guest House in Seoul.

3. Lee & No Guesthouse

Room rates are from 22,000 to 100,000KRW, depending on which room you wanna stay in. There’s dormitory type where you share a room with 3 others, and there’s also a family room. There’s free wi-fi, breakfast and laundry.

4. Backpacker Mr Sea

Mr.sea guest house’ is located near the famous art street Daehakro. They provide guests with safety, comfort and the highest level of customer service. They promise of good room conditions. Almost rooms in guesthouse have fridge, laundry machine, air conditioner, private bathroom and shower.

Moreover, the location is near Myung-dong street, Dongdaemoon market, Mt. Namsan and many palaces.

Room rates start from 40,000 KRW to 50,000 KRW.

5. Green Residence

The modern guest house Green Residence provides a pleasant staying experience. It is located in the 17th floor Tae-Heung building, at the Myeongdong city area.

The room is equipped with full furnitures, TV, fridge, wardrobe, high-speed internet, and hair dryer. They also provide breakfast.

There are major shopping centers located nearby such as Lotte Department store, Insadong, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun market, Seoul Tower and Cheonggyecheon river.

Room rates start from 50,000 KRW to 95,000 KRW.

Basing on this info, I kind of somehow know which one to choose from.

Thanks for my Korean friend, Jiyoung Kim, for giving me info on cheap accommodation in Seoul, South Korea.

What is your dream vacation?

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Koh Lipe beach, in front of Andaman Resort.

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View of Buckingham Palace on my London visit in 2009

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Enjoy!