I know at least a few of my readers are interested
in going to Korea someday. One big problem
with people going to Korea who dont speak
Korean is accomodation. I say this because
if you want to go somewhere with English
speakers, you usually have to pay out
big bucks to stay in American chains.
The awesome motel-ish places dont
take reservations and usually
the front desk people dont speak
English. A happy medium of course
are hostels. You can book these in
advance, and they are geared towards
foreigners so the people will at least
speak some English. However,
you dont wanna just go for any random
Hostel. So, I thought I'd tell you about
an amazing one that I found when I was
in Seoul a few months ago.
Its called Bebop Guest House & its
funky and awesome. Its in the area of Hongdae
which is a super artsy area filled with young
people. The area of the hostel is quiet but
its in walking distance to the center of Hongdae.
I think there are about 5 bedrooms in all.
A couple are single bed ones and then the others
have bunk-beds.
I must say that this was not what I pictured when
I envisioned a hostel. It was extremely clean,
modern & very enjoyable. It has a very
indie feel to it. There is a kitchen
with basics for making breakfast as well
as a vanity area for applying makeup.
There are 2 bathrooms that were kept
very clean.
The only problem is that often times
there will be literally noone there.
Like...as in staff...but just keep their
phone # near you if you need something
& they will come.
This is what you will see when you enter.
Turning left you will see the staircase leading
to the rooms upstairs:
At the back there is the kitchen which
looks like this :
Absolutely amazing place ! Another great thing
is that its super close to this awesome vintage
restaurant called 'Retro Mama' Bebop is basically
behind the restaurant. So, if you are in a cab not
sure where to go, look out for the Retro Mama
restaurant and walk down the alley a bit and you
will find Bebop.
If you want more info check their website :
http://bebop-guesthouse.com/
I give it 5/5
I think there are reviews on youtube also : )
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