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than others in the district. Mr Kim the manager is very friendly. Pricier rooms have
ondol,
while some have no windows. A basic breakfast is offered.
INTERNATIONAL SEOUL YOUTH HOSTEL $
(
319 1318;
www.seoulyh.go.kr
;
100-250 San 4-5 Yejang-dong; tw/d/q ₩60,000/ 100,000/120,000; Line 4 to
Chungmuro, Exit 4; )
The slightly isolated position, 10 minutes' walk up Namsan
from the subway exit, is compensated for at this modern hostel by huge rooms,
ondol
op-
tion, a large kitchen for self-catering and a delightful rooftop garden. There's also a res-
taurant.
HOSTEL
BANGARANG HOSTEL$
OFFLINE MAP
(
6414 224;
www.bangranghostel.com
;
397-14 Jungnim-dong; dm/s/tw/d from ₩18,000/30,000/45,000/50,000;
Line 2 or 5 to Chungjeongno, Exit 5; )
On the western edge of Jung-gu in an interest-
ing local area, this backpacker lodge is more stylish than most and has a pleasant com-
munal area with kitchen (where you can make your simple breakfast, included in the
rates), TV lounge and outdoor terrace.
BACKPACKERS
Western Seoul
BACKPACKERS
V MANSION$
50,000/80,000, s/d with private bathroom ₩70,000/100,000; Line 6 to Sangsu, Exit 3; )
The lovely
Aram Kim, after travelling around the world for a decade, decided to start a guesthouse to
welcome people to Korea. She did that successfully with Jaam, and now has this second
venture, created with a couple of her friends. It offers something quite unexpected in a
Seoul backpackers - space and a big garden! Converted from a 1960s restaurant, within a
minute's walk of the Han River park in trendy Sangsu, this is a blissful place to chill.
There are plans to host exhibitions of local artists and various arty events here to help vis-
itors connect with Seoul's more creative spirits. Rates include breakfast.
GUESTHOUSE, APARTMENT
JAAM GUESTHOUSE$$
(
010 9627 6898;
www.jaamguesthouse.net
; 601 MJ Bldg, 400-10 Seokyo-dong, Mapo-gu; d/apt from ₩70,000/
150,000;
)
Aram Kim's first guesthouse is exactly the
Line 2 or 6 to Hapjeong, Exit 4;
