Seoul Accommodation and Long-term Stay Guide

How to choose accommodation when staying in Seoul for short or long term. Short-term (1 day~1 month) Hotels: Various price ranges around Myeongdong, Gangnam, Hongdae. No problem with foreign reservations. Hostels/Guesthouses: Around 20,000-50,000 won per night. Many foreigner-friendly places in Hongdae, Itaewon, Jongno. Airbnb: Short-term apartment rentals. Discounts available for stays over 1 month. Mid-term (1~6 months) Goshiwon: Seoul’s characteristic small one-room studios. 300,000-500,000 won per month. Furniture and utilities included. Single rooms but very small (6~10m²). Many have shared kitchens and bathrooms. Share house: Room