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A trip to Korea offers a wide range of options to a tourist. These range from super luxury resorts to budget hostels for backpackers, exotic temple or hanbok stays to family hotels.
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Youth hostels
Currently there are 52 hostels in Korea nationwide. Hostels are located in famous cities and regions - from tourist sites and downtown areas to places that are difficult to reach. It is a good idea to make a reservation beforehand. Generally, hostels are very large and offer facilities comparable to deluxe hotels. Thus, the price varies considerably from 10,000 won (for a single room) to 160,000 won (for a family room). Persons possessing a Hostelling International Card can receive discounts of up to 20-30%.
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Exclusive Resorts
A number of large-scale resorts are slowly opening throughout Korea. Full-fledged, upscale villas that offer complete privacy for all guests and boast swimming pools, spas, golf ranges, yachting, and DVD/book rentals, all within the confines of the resort are some of the available options. For golf enthusiasts, an internationally acclaimed resort located on the beachside offers selective members with an 18-hole golf course. Exclusive Stays are not just normal lodging accommodations, but are high-class accommodations with varying themes ranging from health and beauty, to simple recreational fun.
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Family and Business Hotels
Hotels are classified into five categories: super deluxe (five-star), deluxe (five-star), first class (four-star), second class (three-star), third class (two-star).
Generally, a double room in a super deluxe hotel costs approximately 200,000-400,000 won (use of extra services and facilities not included); in a deluxe hotel 150,000-250,000 won, a first class hotel 100,000-150,000, second class 50,000-100,000 won, third class 30,000-100,000 won. The prices of hotels vary depending on season and location.
Hotels above deluxe class usually have a fitness center, sauna, a business center, restaurants and cafes.
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Temple Stay
Temple stays are a unique opportunity for foreign tourists to live in a Buddhist temple and learn about and experience Korean Buddhist culture firsthand. Most temples are located deep in the mountains, so visitors can also fully enjoy the beauty of nature. It is a cultural experience that recharges you, handles your mental stress, and teaches you about traditional culture. The basic program at a temple entails Buddhist rites, Zen meditation, tea ceremonies, and barugongyang. Various other activities have recently been added, including a walk around the temple, a mountain trek, lotus lantern making, and rubber stamp making.
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Hanok Stay
Hanok Stay refers to staying in a traditional Korean house. It is a good opportunity to experience traditional Korean lifestyle and culture. The traditional houses available for hanok stays are decades to hundreds of years old. They have been somewhat renovated for the convenience and safety of its guests, but the traditional Korean style and sentiment are still retained.
Old furniture, paper-pasted windows, and props like soy jars add to the traditional ambiance. Most homes for hanok stay have electronic goods, including a TV set, and Western-style toilets, but some still have traditional toilets. If you prefer a Western-style toilet, you are strongly recommended to make reservations in advance. Some houses offer various programs to experience Korean culture, including tea ceremonies, pottery making, and traditional Korean folk games. Simple meals are usually available at an extra charge.
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Short Term leases / rentals
The idea behind the phrase is to incorporate the comforts provided by both hotels and officetels, going one step further in ensuring total customer satisfaction. They are gaining popularity among foreign visitors staying in Korea for long periods because of their outstanding service and affordable room rates.
A residence can be used for living as well as business purposes since it has a kitchen and three or four independent spaces. A fitness center, restaurants, rest areas, and Internet facilities are also usually available. Security systems are in operation 24 hours a day for the safety of residents.
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