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Goshiwon in Seoul?? Please help!

 
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LNC



Joined: 05 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:33 pm    Post subject: Goshiwon in Seoul?? Please help! Reply with quote

I intend to stay at a goshiwon for the next two months but I've had no luck locating any that are available. I cannot speak Korean so when I ring they just hang up and I'm getting nowhere.

If anyone is in a goshiwon that has an available room (up to KW450,000)could you please give me directions. I dont mind the location in Seoul as long as its near enough to a subway station.

I'd really appreciate any help, thanks
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blackjack



Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

choose an area, ring seoul helpline and ask where the goshiwons are. The rock up and check the rooms out. If you a staying for a month or longer then get a discount
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He with Horns on Head



Joined: 19 Aug 2009
Location: Cybergoat farm

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a lot of them in Shinchon, some in the 250 000 - 300 000 price range even. Enjoy the free rice!
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Looney



Joined: 23 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

just look for the words 고시원....they're everywhere. Especially Sinchon as the last poster mentioned......don't even need to call them. Just have a wonder about......
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DCJames



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They can be dangerous places because just about anyone can stay in them.
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seonsengnimble



Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Location: taking a ride on the magic English bus

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a really cool one near guro digital complex across the street from daerim seongmo byeongwon(daerim virgin mary hospital). I think it's called hue residence. The guy who owns it is really nice and speaks decent English. You can also eat as much free kimchi and rice as you want.
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LNC



Joined: 05 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks so much for all that advice everyone, it's very helpful thanks!!
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DAC



Joined: 14 Aug 2009
Location: South Korea

PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One called "My Goshitel" 마이 고시텔" near Hong Ik University station on line 2. Owner speaks English well enough, rooms from 4-450,000 won/month. Seemed pretty clean when I was there last month.
If the owner's not there when you call, call again.
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LNC



Joined: 05 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks DAC i'll give them a try today!
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