Here is my long-overdue review of Step Inn Myeongdong Hotel, where I stayed for one night in March. Step Inn Myeongdong is not a capsule hotel. It offers a range of room types, including double rooms, twin rooms, and family rooms. However, one of the options is a Bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room, which…
Last weekend, I stayed at The Cube Hotel, a capsule hotel in Myeongdong. Among all the capsule hotels I’ve stayed at so far, this one was my favorite. It was clean, offered free breakfast, and most importantly, had a comfortable space where you can eat or get some work done. In the past, I usually…
When you visit Bukchon Hanok Village, you will almost always see crowds of international travelers. It has become a quintessential stop in Seoul—an essential chapter in any Korean travel story. But what exactly makes Bukchon so magnetic? One of the primary draws is the unique visual contrast. As traditional hanok rooftops stretch across the landscape,…
Seoul is famous for its palaces, traditional neighborhoods, and other historic attractions. However, if you are looking for something a little different, I recommend visiting a Seoul fish market. Noryangjin and Garak are the two most famous seafood markets in Seoul. Personally, I visit Noryangjin more often. To be honest, I would not say that…
I stayed here, THE CAPSULE Myeongdong, for one night, paying just 25,000 KRW (even on a weekend). That alone already tells you what kind of place this is. This hotel definitely has its flaws compared to other capsule hotels in Seoul, but at this price, many of those flaws become much easier to accept. If…
I recently joined an English guided tour at Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul. The tour provided a helpful overview of the site and introduced the basics of traditional Korean houses. As I walked through the village, I realized that there are many interesting details about hanok that are not always explained in depth. So in…
I recently took the AREX All-Stop Train from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station. It is generally one of the most affordable ways to get into Seoul, but the actual experience can feel quite different, especially because most travelers are carrying luggage and space can quickly become limited. What the AREX All-Stop Train Is Actually Like…
Is the AREX Express Train Really Fast? (Quick Answer) The AREX Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport is often considered the fastest option, but in reality, it is not always much faster than other alternatives. On paper, it saves about 10–15 minutes, but because of waiting time, the actual difference is often small….