Operated by the Suwon Youth Foundation, Suwon Youth Hostel is a budget-friendly accommodation designed for youth groups. These hostels, scattered in various locations, offer facilities suitable for group stays, providing a more economical option compared to hotels. In Suwon, there are several youth training centers or hostels, and among them, Suwon Youth Hostel is located near Suwon Station. “Located in ...
For the first night of this Tokyo trip, I chose a ‘capsule hotel,’ a type of accommodation I’ve heard about but never experienced. Intrigued to try it out, I decided to spend the first night in a capsule hotel. In Tokyo, there are several capsule hotels to choose from, and I opted for ‘9h Nine Hours Takebashi’ for a particular ...
When traveling in Kyoto, Japan, and staying overnight, accommodation tax is levied for each night of stay. During this trip from September 30 to October 2, 2018, although I stayed in Kyoto for two days, I checked in on September 30, before the accommodation tax was imposed, for one night, and on October 1, after the accommodation tax was imposed, ...
For the first two nights of my 4-day, 5-night trip to the Kansai region of Japan, I decided to stay in Osaka, with the remaining two nights planned for Kyoto. The hotel I chose for my initial stay in Osaka was located slightly south of Osaka Namba, near Shin-Imamiya Station. “A Hotel boasting tremendous cost-effectiveness in Shin-Imamiya” The reason for ...
When you think of hotels in Macau, luxury accommodations often come to mind. However, for this solo trip to the downtown area of Macau Peninsula, I opted for a budget-friendly hotel. I chose to stay at the “Ole London Hotel,” which is located in the downtown area of Macau Peninsula. It proved to be a suitable choice for a short ...
Personally, when I travel alone, I like to stay in a variety of accommodations to have diverse experiences. I usually start with the cheapest guesthouses or capsule hotels, then move on to regular hotels, and sometimes even try out special hotels. For this Hong Kong trip, I followed the same approach. The first place I stayed was a guesthouse in ...
Kimcheon is not a particularly large city, and it’s not a major tourist destination either. It’s considered relatively challenging to find accommodation compared to other places, as it’s not a metropolitan area and doesn’t have well-known tourist spots. “EX Motel in Kimcheon” I had an overnight stay planned in Kimcheon. After searching for several accommodations, I ultimately chose a place ...
Pohang Yeongildae Beach boasts a 1,750-meter-long white sandy shore, with a width ranging from 40 to 70 meters, covering an area of 380,000 square meters. It is one of Pohang’s representative beaches. From the sea, you can see “POSCO” and Yeongil Bay. The fine sand makes it a suitable destination for family vacations. “Lily Hotel, a Cost-Effective Hotel near Pohang ...
For this Jeju Island trip, I booked accommodation in Seogwipo. Personally, I prefer spending time in the southern part of Jeju Island, Seogwipo, over Jeju City. There are plenty of options for accommodations like hotels, and they offer good value for the price. You can find many hotels with excellent facilities at reasonable prices. “Jeju, Seogwipo Hotel: Hotel Bridge Seogwipo” ...
In Jeongdongjin, not far from the well-known Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find a unique cultural space. Nestled on one side of a street filled with seafood restaurants, this independent bookstore also serves as a small cinema, and it goes by the name “East Cine.” “A Small Cafe, a Small Cinema, a Small Bookstore, a Small Accommodation? East Cine” Defining ...
The Aquatic Resort is a pension located in Hwacheon. Nestled in the embrace of Hwacheon Lake and Paroho, it is situated in the heart of Hwacheon, known for its Dam of Peace and as the birthplace of the Trout Festival. “A Tranquil Retreat in Nature” As its introduction suggests, the Aquatic Resort is an ideal place for healing amidst nature’s ...
A hostel, in contrast to a hotel, offers a different type of accommodation. While commonly referred to as a youth hostel, they are now also simply called hostels. This shift is due to the fact that these spaces are not only meant for young individuals, but also cater to adults. The most distinctive difference between a hotel and a hostel ...