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sights, but the dorms, with two double bunks and two pull-out beds, have big windows
with park views. Unless you need to be in the area for some reason you'll find more con-
vivial budget accommodation elsewhere. The regular double rooms here kick off at an
overpriced ₩ 198,000.

Northern Seoul

EUGENE'S HOUSE$$ HANOK GUESTHOUSE

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( 741 3338; www.eugenehouse.co.kr ; 5-43 Hyehwa-dong; s/tw with shared bathroom ₩60,000/110,000, s/d with
private bathroom from ₩90,000/110,000; Line 4 to Hyehwa, Exit 1; ) The friendly family who
run this hanok homestay (named after their daughter) speak English and have another
hanok around the corner where they also conduct various cultural experi-ences. These
homes have larger courtyards than similar places in Bukchon, and a pleasing, lived-in
quality. The rooms are all different and uniquely furnished. Rates include breakfast.

INSIDE BACKPACKERS$ BACKPACKERS

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( 3672 1120; www.backpackersinside.com ; 2nd fl 112 Myeongryun 2-ga; dm/s/d with shared bathroom ₩16,000/
27,000/44,000, s/d with private bathroom ₩42,000/60,000; Line 4 to Hyehwa, Exit 4; ) The best of
several backpacker hostels in the Daehangno area, this is a friendly, clean place with
plenty of character and room options. Apart from the main hostel, they also have rooms in
a character-filled hanok closer to the subway exit.