Where to stay in South Korea
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, Jeonju and Jeju.
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Seoul
- First visit
Myeongdong
Central, with shopping, street food and the airport bus.
Hotels in Myeongdong - First visit
Bukchon
Hanok guesthouses between the palaces.
Hotels in Bukchon - Longer stay
Hongdae
Students, live music and cheaper stays, on the airport railway.
Hotels in Hongdae
Hotels, homes and tours in Seoulphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: MyeongdongBukchonHongdae
Tours and activities
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Busan
- First visit
Haeundae
The big beach, with the subway into the city.
Hotels in Haeundae - Longer stay
Gwangalli
A smaller beach facing the bridge, more local.
Hotels in Gwangalli
Hotels, homes and tours in Busanphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Gyeongju
- First visit
Hwangnidan-gil
Walk to the royal tombs and the old town at night.
Hotels in Hwangnidan-gil - Longer stay
Bomun Lake
Resorts on the lake, a bus ride from the sights.
Hotels in Bomun Lake
Hotels, homes and tours in Gyeongjuphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Hwangnidan-gilBomun Lake
Tours and activities
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Jeonju
- First visit
Hanok Village
Sleep in a traditional hanok inside the village.
Hotels in Hanok Village
Hotels, homes and tours in Jeonjuphotos and prices
Jeju
- First visit
Jeju City
The airport, the markets and buses to the whole island.
Hotels in Jeju City - Longer stay
Seogwipo
The south coast: waterfalls, Olle trails and a calmer pace.
Hotels in Seogwipo
Hotels, homes and tours in Jejuphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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