Thursday, March 1, 2012

The best youth hostels in Seoul

by Hwajin Shin

As the last year of the Visit Korea Campaign, 2012 is looking to be a bright year for tourism in Korea: More than 10 million tourists are expected to visit Korea this year, approximately double the amount of 12 years ago. And with the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in March, Seoul's accommodations industry is in overdrive. 

Hotels are working frantically to keep up, as thousands of new rooms are being built for this influx of guests, reported the Chosun Ilbo.

But for the individual backpacker's point of view, it doesn't matter how many thousands of rooms there are. They just need one.

And while hosteling hasn't always enjoyed the best reputation (think dorms, grimy bathrooms and unsavory roommates), the following new breed of Seoul hostels are definitely not run-of-the-mill. While they are infinitely cheaper than hotels, travelers won't have to worry about checking the bed linen for tobacco stains.

For savvy backpackers and families with children seeking unique cultural exchange experiences, here are the three best youth hostels in Seoul. 

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Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/iggegHxCCb8/best-youth-hostels-seoul-single-backpackers-and-families-585510

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