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colourful, groovy kind of pad where you'd want to stay in Hongdae. The place sleeps up
to six in three rooms and can be rented out as one apartment.
BEBOP HOUSE$
BACKPACKERS
(
8261 4835;
http://bebop-guesthouse.com
; 464-50 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu; dm/d/tw/tr from ₩20,000/60,000/
75,000/75,000; Line 2 Hongik University, Exit 1; )
A little tricky to find (check the web-
site for directions) but a real gem that captures the youthful, arty buzz of Hongik. The
white-washed house used to be an architect's office and is decorated with very funky wall-
papered walls and tons of posters. Food is provided in the kitchen for you to make break-
fast.
LEE & NO GUESTHOUSE $
University, Exit 2; )
This four-room guesthouse is run by laidback former backpacker
Mr Lee and his wife. Bathrooms are shared but there's a patio and breakfast included.
They also have two more appealing guesthouses in the area,
Namu
and
Studio 41st
. From
Exit 2, take the second left, then cross over the road to Hana Bank and walk straight for
five minutes. Turn right at Grazie Espresso, and it's on your left.
GUESTHOUSE
SEOKYO HOTEL$$
(
330 7777;
www.hotelseokyo.co.kr
; 165 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu; r from ₩200,000; Line 2 to Hongik University,
Exit 1; )
Next to the airport bus stop, this business hotel is patronised by airline cabin
crews and is super convenient for partying in the Hongik area. Not all rooms have been
upgraded so ask to see a few; also note wi-fi is only available in the lobby. The gym and
spa/sauna are a plus and you can grab breakfast in the lobby cafe.
HOTEL
MARRIOTT EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS$$$
APARTMENT
(
2090 8000;
www.measeoul.com
;
Yeouido Park Center, 28-3 Yeouido-dong, Yongdeungpo-gu; studio/1-bed apt
from ₩326,700/363,000; )
If you're going to stay on Yeouido then these top-grade,
beautifully decorated serviced apartments are the way to go. The complex, which faces
onto a park on the south of the island, also has a gym, pool and the fancy bakery-cafe
Paul.
HOTEL
)
Very handy for the Yeouido Full Gospel Church, this fine but old-fashioned midrange
