Seoul Travel Forum

Hello all,

me and my boyfriend are traveling to South Korea for the first time Aug 28 - Sept 21. We would like to stay in a serviced residence, but we can't decide between Han Residences and Hyundai Residences. Both offer a really low price for the duration of our stay (23 nights; both are about €600-700 per person) and we were wondering what the catch is.
If any of you has any experience with either one of these (I've read all the reviews on Tripadvisor and Asiarooms (+ numerous others) already, but still :)) or has any useful tips on specific serviced residences in Seoul or just in general, we'd be really grateful.

Also, do you think it's better to stay in Seoul, buy a rail pass for 10 days and travel around, returning to Seoul each time, or move to a different city every time? We have this dilemma because we'll be traveling from Europe with huge bags because we'll be staying for almost a month, so we're not sure whether moving all the stuff around all the time is a good idea.

Thank you for all your help!
- Teja & Sebastian

Hi
My Daughter and her friend are travelling to Seoul for 2 weeks at the end of August/beggining of September.
She would like to stay in the Hongik area, preferably in a hotel. twin room ensuite(a must!)- as they are on a budget price has to be good too!
Main reason for stay in area is the nightlife - so she wants to be able to get "home" easily at night.
Is there anywhere else (within walking distance) she could stay?
The other alternative is staying in Hongik a few nights and elsewhere rest of time - suggestions welcome!
I have tried to look on internet but prices for each place vary so much from site to site!
(I have decided to stay at Yims Hotel in Insa Dong area - as it is cheap and central - she would stay too if it were easy to get back from Hongik)
Any ideas??

Hello?

I would like to know where I can buy Lotree BB cream in Seoul. My friend just came back, but she couldn't find the shop. Is it popular BB cream?

Thanks

Hi, I will be traveling to Korea and staying in Seoul International Youth Hostel this April. I would like to try the Jimjilbang near the area, any good recommendation? By the way, are there etiquettes in jimjilbang or hot bath that I should observe? I would like to try both sauna and hot bath if possible. Thanks

How can I buy a wholesale price or discount ~30% for Etude & Skin food?

Hi
After spending a wonderful 2 weeks in Seoul/Gyeongju last July I will be travelling to S Korea for almost 3 weeks in September this year.

1) I am planning to meet a friend and possibly share accomodation with her for 1st week - so I am looking for somewhere to stay that is cheap, has internet in room, own bathroom and use of washer/dryer. (so far I have found Hotel Biz in Myeon-dong - any one been there?)

2) My husband will fly out for 2nd and 3rd week and we are thinking of going on the Korail/Aju - CROSS COUNTRY TOURS --- Seoul / Gyeongju / Busan / Jeju (5D/4N)(Rail/flightHotel only) has anyone done this???
( http://www.ajutours.co.kr/tours/KoreaRail.htm )

3) We then intend to visit a friend in Gongju then go to Songnisan National Park for a couple of days - my husband thinks it will be ok even though I only know a limited amount of Korean!!!(No- he does not speak any at all!!) again has anyone been there and know of any cheap accomodation!(bear in mind i am 49years old!!)

4) For the last 2 nights we will stay at the Lotte Hotel Seoul - (i won 2 nights stay in a comp) - so at least i will get a rest before the long flight home!!!

I would be most grateful for any advice on the above!

Going with a group of my schoolmates to Korea for the first time during end of April to early May (26apr-3may'09).

Hope to get some recommendation in some reasonably priced stay, esp those homestay that is within the affordable range of 60,000won (US$20-40).

We are going free and easy, will be good to get some tips on where the must gos are in Korea.

Thanks in advance! :)

I will be leaving for korea for a week on Mar 16, so I want to know roughly what clothes should i bring??? I will be going to jeju, seoul, mt sorak...

I am planning to bring lots of leggings and tights and long shirts, dresses with jackets... is it ok?

Roughly how much should I bring if I just want to buy accessories and stuff?

I am looking for stretcher bars and canvas to stretch my own canvases. Any ideas where I could get those supplies? Thanks.

hi VT fellows

I & my husband will be visiting Seoul from 25-29 March. Can you help us with suggestions:

1. How is the weather at that time, still very cold (which will decide how much clothes we have to pack)

2. We only intend to spend time sight - seeing in Seoul (no subburb tour), so what would be most interesting to see.

3. Shopping: we heard of some major shopping areas, but need a little more experiences from you ( esp in the markets).

4. We are thinking of spend some time to go to the Yeoju Premium Outlet. Is it really less expensive and worth the time travelling there ( I guess it's about 1.5hr by bus there).

Thank you so so much for your help.

Hallo!

I will participate in a language program at Yonsei University in August of this year. I am not very happy with their housing options. That is why I want to organize housing on my own. I am looking for a room in a shared flat or something similar. I am used to shared flats and I would prefer to live with someone of my age (I am 29). It should be at a convenient location to Yonsei and central Seoul. ANy suggestions? How much would it cost? In Tokyo I used the services of an agency named Sakura House who organises rooms for foreigners. Is there maybe something similar in Seoul?

Thanks!

Hi guys,
could you tell me if it makes sense to visit the city, if we are landing at 2pm and departing at 8pm? What's the quickest way to go downtown and how long does it take? It will be on Sunday in August, should we count in a traffic jam or is it usually ok?
Thanks a lot, cheers, Ivana and Martin

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know the direction from Millennium Seoul Hilton hotel 395, 5-ga, Namdaemun-ro, Chung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 100-676
TO Nam #72-8,NAMSAN PARK HOTEL 72-8 Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul?

Can anyone please give me some guidance eg. left 50m, right 10m etc.

Kind Regards,
Ndy

I'm flying from New Zealand to London with an Overnight stopover in Seoul, and was just wondering what there is to do in Seoul?

We fly into Seoul at approx 8pm in May, and fly out again at about midday the next day.

PS. I know nothing about Seoul =)

My family of 4, one son being adopted from Korea and 13 years old, will be traveling to Korea in August. I can not find a tour but I think we will use General Tours, FreeStyle Travel, throught the AAA, (American Automobile Association). We want to see some of the usual things but not all tourist attractions. We like the outdoors and hope to do some hiking.
Looks like we will spend a 3 or 4 days in Seoul, and the last two days visiting Jeju Island. The middle of the suggested tour goes to Busan/Gyeongju but we aren'r really interested in the temples. Maybe a cruise around Hallyeo Maritime National Park.
I am looking for advise on where to go, what to see and traveling tips, because this is our first big trip, such as how to pack light.
Thanks!!
Mark

where is the best place to buy a penax k20d digital camera at and the best price and laptops and xbox 360. i need to know the best price on them and where to get them at thanks.

Hi,

I feel the sudden urge for shopping - but I'm wondering whether I should rather wait until I am in Seoul. I'm planning to go there in a couple of weeks, visit my boyfriend, so I will have loads of time on hand - but is it easy to get suitable clothes for me? I heard that korean girls are tall, but pretty slim and slender. I'm 177cm tall, of normal weight - and in Europe I always have the problem that shirts are too short for me, both sleeves and around the waist. Plus I like the style of some korean girls - I also heard that longish shirts are quite en vouge? Is that true? I actually don't trust my bf's judgement too much, he does not really have an eye for that ;)
Ah, and do you have any idea about the price range? Let's say, compared to Europe or the US?
Thanks a lot :)

Cheers, ianchen

24 Jan 09. I've just got here to seoul to explore but with having hard time speaking korean it seems impossible to make friends around here.I really love it here and I hope to host an event soon.
Where should I go to socialize in seoul.

Dear all,

Any idea how to get from seoul to hokkaido?
Watz the cheapest & easiest way?

Thank you in advance...

Has anyone had experience staying in Yeha Guesthouse? http://www.yehadoye.com/US/guest/guest_index.jsp

I cant seem to find any reviews online.

Thanks!

hi all,

i will arrived incheon airport on a sunday 10pm, any idea what is the cheapest mode of transport to get to Jamsil Station.

I've got a eleven hour layover (Asiana Air from Bangkok to Seattle) in Seoul and would like to know if anyone would have any suggestions on where I could find a clean cheap hotel room to crash at while I wait for my next flight back to Seattle. Is it posssible to do this without a big hassel going through customs. Does anyone know if there is possibly a hotel in the airport. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg

Hi there,

i read online that you can actually take a slow boat in a 24 hours ride from Seoul to Tiajin. I have a few question regarding this

1) Is it still possible to do this trip now?
2) Is this the cheapest way to travel to china from seoul? My end destination is beijing. i understand its another 3 hours train from tiajin. How much is the total cost for the boat ride and also the train ride?
3) I am holding a malaysian passport and i need a visa to enter China. Can i do my visa upon arrival at Tiajin border?

Regards

Last year there were package deals to travel to almost all the ski resorts from seoul. You could get your round trip bus fair and lift ticket for around 50,000won. There was a website that listed all the times and destinations. I can't find that site this year. Anybody know anything about these ski packages?

Hey

I have to take Bus Number 6011 from the Incheon Int Airport, I would like to know what buses are like regarding luggage- carrying facilities .Is there special compartments for suitcases, underneath in the luggage bays or if I have to carry it on board the bus, etc . I am travelling with a suitcase (20 K) and a small backpack.

Thanks :)

I will be travelling to Seoul right after Christmas. How should my packing go in terms of winter wear (cap, ear muffs etc)?

In mid-Jan 09 I will arrive Seoul 0530, and wait til 1530 for transfer to Cairo. I would like to join the airport transit tour (http://transit.freedom.co.kr/)but it seems that it is offered til Dec 2008. My questions:

1. Any possibility to have it in 2009? I will take another flight if there is no such tour.
2. As my next destination if Egypt, I wonder if I really need a down jacket for Jan in Seoul?

Thank you.

Hey

Ive got one more question please :x

Are american dollars widely accepted in Seoul, like in the markets or korean designer stores or is Won strictly only accepted?

Hey,

I just wanted to know if there is VAT included in items you buy in Seoul, like in Korean Designers or international Designer boutiques or in just average stores, that you can get back at the airport like you would do in the UK?

I would really appreciate a prompt feedback

Thaaank you

We're visiting Seoul and have been searching all over for a baseball cap for a South Korean team.
Where can I look one.
Thank you