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[smithy11]

Hi,

i'm looking for a goshiwon in seoul. Can people tell me of any locations. Ideally located close to the subway and the more central the better. Yongsan-gu would be nice.

Also, how do you go about paying for one of them, monthly, weekly etc.

Likewise, would a love motel be better for about a 3 week period?

All advice is welcome.

[mm]

My sister came and visited me for a couple of months last summer, I made her stay in a goshiwon becuase my one room apartment was just too small.

I called most of the goshiwon's in the Noryangjin area (across the river from yongsan) and they all had about the same price, around 300 if you want to share a bathroom and around 350 to 400 if you want your own bathroom.

I think I ended up paying 360 a month for her, she got her own bathroom and all the ramen and eggs she could eat.

I have no idea about love hotels.

[probablylauren]

I've seen a goshiwon/tels near Hyehwa subway station (since there are universities in the area)

[smithy11]

do they generally come with internet access? i've become a little addicted if the truth be told

[mm]

the one my sister stayed in had internet access. just go to goshiwons and look for yourself.

noryangjin has a ton and it is right across the river from yongsan.

[mm]

my sister stayed in this one, private bathroom, internet and air conditioning

www.cocoresidence.com

tel: 826-6077

they give you a higher price, but you can negotiate.

[0ju]

there's a goshitel that advertises in the itaewon subway by one of the exits (forget which one)... think it bills itself as a "guesthouse."