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traxxe · Joined: 21 Feb 2007

So I'm starting a new contract in March but won't have time to look for a more permanent place to lay my head. I'll be near the University of Suwon.

I'm looking for something cheap for a month. Just something to get by while I get adjusted and look. It doesn't need space. I would like an internet connection though so I can do my Master's work with ease.

Really, that's all I care about. An internet connection. I just want a place until I find a more permanent apartment to lay my head in.

I recall reading something about these but the search function keeps timing out on me.

Any advice?

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I know tons of places around Hongdae. You can google Kim's Guesthouse, which is I think 15 000 won a day. There are also yeogwans that are cheaper, smaller, and don't have Internet access. Most of them aren't seedy and are filled with studying students. I could give you specific directions to two that I've put friends up in.

King Baeksu · Joined: 22 Oct 2006

You can probably find a decent motel in Suwon that has Internet access and negotiate one month for W400,000 or W500,000, but bring along a Korean-speaker to assist in negotiations if need be. Yogwans are slightly more downscale and won't have Internet access.

anyangoldboy · Joined: 28 Sep 2007

Seou station is free...Sorry poor joke

King Baeksu · Joined: 22 Oct 2006

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oldfatfarang · Joined: 19 May 2005 Location: On the road to somewhere.

RJjr · Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Location: Turning on a Lamp

Sainter · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Nokbeon, Seoul

Try www.tour2korea.com and follow the links through reservations and accommodation.
You can also sleep at the airport Jimjilbang for 10-15000 or any Jimjilbang for around that price. Just pack something resembling a pillow as the block of timber is a bit hard on the neck.
As for internet access there is a pc bang on every corner and free internet on level 2 at the airport.
The airport bus to Suwon takes under an hour and costs around 10-14000 by the way.

bluepiss · Joined: 31 Oct 2006

just around the corner from Suwon University is Suwon Science College.
It is on a small lake and there are some decent love motels there that are hurting for business. you could negotiate a weekly or monthly rate. I stayed a few nights for 20k. tv, internet, nice view, bathtub.