Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

The Sunchon Bay Echo Village youth hostel faces Suncheon Bay National Garden with Suncheon Dongcheon in between. Surrounded by nature, it is the first traditional Korean-style youth hostel in the country. It feels like a folk village as there are many hanoks in the area, all built properly according to the traditional Korean style of architecture. At night, you can see the night sky full of stars. The guest room consists of Echo 1dong with three rooms and three bathrooms; Echo 2dong with a room, a bathroom, and an open veranda; Echo 3dong, a type of a house with four rooms and a large floor and 3 bathrooms; and Echo4dong with seven rooms, a floor, a bathroom, a yard and a pavilion in a large hanok house. In addition, there are 2 eco-buildings, one which is used as a group restaurant, and the other which serves as a lecture room. Suncheon Bay Echo Village youth hostel can accommodate travelers of various sizes from 2 people and families, to those taking small group and school trips. Compared to its size and the facilities it provides, it offers a very good value on money. In fact, the accommodation rates are so low that it is difficult to make reservations on weekends or peak seasons. It operates a variety of programs such as the Hyodo massage program, sightseeing spot experience program, health tour, city tour, and folk play experience. It takes about 5 minutes to Suncheon Bay National Garden East Gate, 7 minutes to Sunchon Station, and 10 minutes to Sunchon General Bus Terminal.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Jeongga Hanok is a space where the traditional beauty of hanok and the modern comfort co-exists. The newly built Hanok is neat and pleasant. When you enter the small cobbled yard, the porch and the eaves will welcome you, and you’ll find that the rooms are filled with delicate wood fragrance. The interior is furnished with Korean cypress trees and red clay. In particular, the Cypress Tree room is all made of cypress trees, from the walls to the ceiling, making guests feel like they are lying in a forest. Maple Room and Ginkgo Tree Room, meanwhile, have attics. Jeongga Hanok faces Jeonju Hanok Village with the Girin-daero in the middle. Hanok Village is just across the road. Major attractions such as Gyeonggijeon, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School are all within walkable distance. Omokdae, which offers an unhindered view of Hanok Village, is located over the pedestrian overpass. Jaman Mural Village, famous for colorful mural and cozy cafes, is about 300 meters away and a great spot for selfie lovers.


Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Pension WhiteVill is a cafe-style pension, harmonizing the ambiance of the surrounding mountains and oceans. The pension offers spectacular ocean views. They welcome company trips and group MTs.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Hwangtobang Motel is located in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province, where the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea was held. Dong suncheon IC and Yeosu Airport are just 5 minutes’ drive from the motel, while Yeosu Terminal and Yeocheon Station are 30 minutes away by car. Guests can get to Geomundo, Baekdo and Odongdo Islands by ferry and enjoy a wetland experience at Yeojaman Bay. They can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Hyangiram Hermitage. Other things to see include the Jinnamgwan Guesthouse, a historic site related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, as well as Dolsandaegyo Bridge. Yeosu’s special local dishes include Raw Red Tongue Sole, Leaf Mustard Kimchi, Korean Set Menu with Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, Grilled Oysters, and Grilled Belted beard grunt.


Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

'Namwon Yechon is a 'hanok (traditional Korean house)' with 24 individual guestrooms built by the City of Namwon on a 40,000m² area. Despite being a 'traditional' Korean house, the guestrooms are designed to be comfortable like those of a hotel, since they have a bed and other necessary furnishings. The guesthouse also has guestrooms with a main floored room, which is very popular among the guests staying there in the hot summer. The Royal Suite Rooms have a separate bathroom in both the floor-heated room and room with a bed, making it possible for two families to stay in the same place. In the winter, the floor-heated rooms are heated by burning oakwood, and guests can experience how the rooms were heated in the old days in Korea. The guesthouse offers various traditional programs such as 'hanbok (traditional Korean clothes)' experience, pansori, gayageum, DIY, and traditional plays, most of which charge no participation fee. Guests are given a 'Horse Badge'(Mapae) that serves as a ticket to Gwanghalluwon Garden, Chunhyang Theme Park, and Baekdu Daegan Education Center. Drinks in the mini bar in each of the guestrooms are free.


Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)

Gokseong Gangbit Town Pension’s charm lies in its exotic scenery. A mountain ridge with a dense pine forest screens the back of the pension complex, while a tranquil sight of a river flowing leisurely can be seen at the front. The interiors of the pension’s two-story European-style buildings are styled in wooden “hanok,” bringing the best of both worlds. There are 84 rooms in total, ranging from studio types optimal for 2 people to 5–6 two-room units for families, and 100 m2 detached pension houses. The rooms are divided into two areas, namely cooking and noncooking, with the former supplied with an induction stove, pots, bowls, and cooking utensils for simple cuisines. On-site facilities include an outdoor barbeque site, a convenience store, ping pong table, coffee shop, culture hall with sound systems, and a training hall with a capacity of 200 people. An inflatable children’s pool opens every summer for family travelers. Guests can make a reservation at least two days in advance for a homemade Korean breakfast table prepared by the people of the village. The pension is also close to Gokseong’s major tourist sites. Amnok Recreation Area, Taeansa Temple, and Seomjingang Observatory are all located about a 10–20 min drive away, while Seomjingang Train Village is 25 min from the pension by car. The pension offers a free pickup service to the Jukgok-myeon area that is about a kilometer away from the pension. Moreover, National Road No. 17, which the guests traverse on their way to the pension, is famous for its great scenery.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area


Incheon(Jung-gu)


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , SinJeju

Tilda House is a European-style pension comprised of pretty buildings with orange roofs and stone walls located in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju Island. It is a great place to stay with children as the pension has a kids’ cafe and a sand playground. The view of orange-roofed buildings under the blue sky of Jeju seems unusual and new. There is a total of six guest rooms. There are four rooms for up to three guests (four if you have a child), and one room for three guests (four if you have a child). Rooms T4 and T5 can be joined by opening the connecting doors on both sides. It would be a good place to stay for large families. The room has a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. In the bedroom, two double beds are placed in parallel, creating enough space for kids as well. The guest room is equipped with a refrigerator, and a washing machine for greater convenience. The room also has kitchen facilities and cooking utensils. The single-family house is large enough for four to five people to stay. It has a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. You can enjoy a private barbecue in the front yard. Children can play safely in the indoor kids’ room where there are toys and books, a sand playground, and a grassy field. Because of this, the pension is popular among families with young children. Every morning, breakfast buffet is served in the cafe that only the pension guests can use. The host prepares steamed rice, soup, and fresh side dishes for breakfast. An outdoor barbecue area is available with prior reservation. Places to see near the pension include Jeju Aerospace Museum, Osulloc Tea Museum, Jeju Glass Castle, Spirited Garden, Jungmun Resort. Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach are 15 minutes away by car.


Busan(Haeundae-gu)

Toyoko Inn Hotel is Asia’s largest business hotel chain and has branches in the USA, Germany, the UK, and China, in addition to 242 branches in Japan. Tokyo Inn Hotel in Busan Haeundae is conveniently located about 1 minute away from the Haeundae Beach. By eliminating frivolous services and facilities, Toyoko Inn Hotel is able to offer reduced room rates without sacrificing basic comforts. For the convenience of its guests, the hotel offers computers in the lobby as well as free wireless internet services.