Ok sophistafunk, the floor is yours now. Feed us with all the photos you have .

Stay Korea looks comfy and decent...btw, does it have private bathroom, etc? or we have to share all the facilities? thx

Did u try the clubs in Hongik area?

Dear Sophie,

Thank you very much for your input. I'll chk around at the Ehwa U area. Sound interesting especially shopping

Hi.. where did you stay in Jeju? planning to go there in September..

Lol... lemme load to flickr first...

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:19 pmIt doesn't have private bathroom.. there are 2 shared bathrooms (upstairs & downstairs). Initially I was against shared facilities but Stay Korea II is very cozy like a home.. the bathrooms are clean, well decorated, well maintained and everyone keep it clean too. Maybe it's off-season now, we don't have to wait for ppl to finish their business in the bathroom at all.. lol.

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:27 pmI had been walking around Hongik area almost everyday during my stay in Seoul; mostly to walk back to Stay Korea hostel from Ehwa (E-dae area) or to walk to/fro to Hongik station. Day and night time, I only see restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, PC Bang, KTV.. and 1-2 pubs there. The whole atmosphere wasn't that lively though.

We went to a pub in Sinchon (can't remember the name cos we ran in there to escape the cold wind) and it was full of happy students.. lol. Nice ambience, not too rowdy.. they played english songs and serve snacks like chicken wings, grilled cuttlefish etc. We had 1 pint of CASS beer (i like it!) only. That was the only time we visited pub in Seoul. Most of the time we either drink soju or makgeolli in the room or had it in the restaurant

When asked, the guesthouse owner said Sinchon is the known area to drink, eat and have fun. E-dae is for women to shop and Hongdae is for cheap food. I find that E-dae has cheap food too.. hmmm..

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:29 pmU're welcome
Ehwa is really interesting.. I like it better than Namdaemum and Dongdaemum

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:42 pmHi divasweet!

We stayed in Tae Gong Gak Inn, it's a very nice guesthouse with 4-star service and room. I've written a review in Tripadvisor - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g2...po_Jeju_do.html

What others wrote are true; the owners are really helpful, warm, friendly and kind. They won't push you to go for this or that but they will give very good advices on where to go, what to eat..etc. Knowing our language barrier, they will write down food order, road directions, instructions to taxi driver or bus driver in korean language for us without prompting. I was surprised by their hospitality at first but they're genuinely nice!

Their website: http://www.lepotel.kr/eng/index.html

Other ppl recommend Jeju Hiking Inn in Tripadvisor, it was our secondary choice that time and it's cheaper than Tae Gong Gak. Not sure if they're as helpful as TGG owners though..

Their website: http://www.hikinginn.com/

My thoughts: At 65,000won/nite (double-bed) in TGG, we had bottled mineral water, fresh clean towels, toiletries, big bed, duvet cover, extra winter blanket, slippers, tv, spacious room and large bathroom, unlimited supplies of food (noodles, bread, snacks, coffee, tea, water) in pantry, free tangerines.. good recommendations on food (cheap&delicious), walking distance to Cheonjiyeon Falls.. and bonus point on the fact that the owners know a lot of ppl in Jeju so you can find help very easily.. so yea, I will go back to TGG again - not for freebies but for its warmth, I felt at home and being taken care of properly; I didn't feel so lost thanks to the owners!


This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 14 2011, 02:42 PM

TQ soo much for the info..

[quote=samforte,Mar 13 2011, 07:54 PM]
[quote=shinchan^^,Mar 12 2011, 09:55 PM]
I m going on March 21st

what if on 21st week?

Which hotel did you book? For how many nights?

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Added on March 13, 2011, 8:57 pmAny cheap hotel/motel/guesthouse recommendations near dongdaemun area?

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new boolim hotel

Going to Seoul end of April - any idea what the weather will be like ? I know it is spring but for a tropical bum like me, should I bring winter jacket ?

I've booked 1st night in Sangwangsimni 2C House & another 3 nights in Flower Hotel...anybody know how long if walk to Dongdaemun Market?

tried but mission failed,they say korean only

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Added on March 14, 2011, 10:10 pmsophista,shower us with more pics pls!

This post has been edited by sfwong1: Mar 14 2011, 10:10 PM

when are you going to korea? i plan to book 1 night at flower hotel also but the location seems quite far from the subway station from goocle map.
anyone here can give more info about the location?

Going on 28 March, booked this because it is one of the cheapest around that area...

i'm going on 12/4, i signed up with ground tour package and my last day (own arrangement) i plan to stay in Flower hotel as its nearer to attraction.
Can you please share with me the direction once you come back....
many thanks

What at the nearby attraction to Flower Hotel?? Can u share with us??

This post has been edited by Listiani: Mar 15 2011, 12:35 PM

hi people! just came back from korea...so much fun!!! rugilah if don't go backpack style....

I'm going this Friday 18th. The 4th reactor at the Fukushima just blew up. South Korea is close to Japan. Great. Just great.

Where did you stay? Best place for shopping makan etc......share lah..your info

I guess most people went to Korea ended going there again.. hahaha.. going for my 6th time in September..

You really hardcore