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Being an Asian economic and tourist hub South Korea has a fair representation in the hotel department from the major chains of the world. In almost all metros in South Korea, there will be several hotels whose names are synonymous with luxury and which epitomize comfort. These hotels are relatively expensive given the facilities they provide and more than that the locations they are in. However, you do not have to stay in a well renowned hotel to have a comfortable stay. On the contrary, you will probably find that there are hotels which are not part of any chain but provide comparable, if not better hospitality, usually at a much more affordable price.

Affordable hotels in all the major Korean cities are located away from the business and financial district and more towards homely areas. Keeping this in mind, it would be wise to learn beforehand the quiet and safe areas to stay in before making a reservation. These ultimately would be your primary concerns when visiting a new city!

Seoul, the bustling capital has several hotels in the Yoido Dong Youngdeungpo area which are ideal for tourists on a budget. For example, The Lexington Hotel offers discounts on rooms that go down to $80/night! And this hotel is rated as one of the best by guests and tour guides alike. For business travelers looking to economize, it is best to stay around the Incheon Airport. There are several hotels with unbelievable deals including car rentals to the Seoul!

Other metros in South Korea include Jeju, Busan and Sokcho. These cities too have several hotel chains in well known districts and despite the slightly higher price tag when compared to independent hotels, it is advisable to stick to known names. The cheaper the hotel, the better it may seem for a tourist but majority of the tourist sites are around the business district and it would be beneficial on the time by staying closer to them. Jeju being in close proximity to the coast has several beach resorts but within the city, Hilton Hotels has the Homewood Suites which offers immaculate accommodation at throw away prices! Busan, which was once host of the Asian Games, has The Westin as its primary luxury hotel. Hotels in Busan are far cheaper than their counterparts in Seoul.

Hotels in South Korea are best booked online and in advance. Given the prominence of the Korean language, even in major cities, it is not easy to negotiate at a reception, except perhaps with well trained staff of expensive hotels, for a better room or a lower price! Online agents do give you the best hotels for the price range that you specify and when they say that they have a wide range, they actually do!

Hotels in South Korea and more so in Asia, do not include breakfast or any meal in the price! However, it is advisable to opt for it, as the hotel would give you hygienic food than any vendor around!