2009년 7월 30일 목요일

Lotte Super


Open: 09:30-23:00
Tel:02)338-5601

Short distance, good, clean, pretty large supermarket.

How to get there from Soul Guesthouse:
By Walking:



takes about 10 mins

located between Hongik Univ. and Sinchon subway stations

2009년 7월 29일 수요일

Richmont Bakery




Open: 08:00-23:00

Tel: 02) 324-6800 02) 334-6800





Breakfast Buffet
Open: 08:00-09:30
Price: 4,500 won
What they have?
5-6 different kinds of fresh baked breads, cheese, ham, orange juice, milk, coffee, jam, and butter.
http://www.richemont.co.kr/b_breakfast/breakfast_1.asp

unfortunately, they don't have english webpage


How to get there from Soul Guesthouse:

By walking:

Hongik Univ. Exit#5 -> Go striaght one block -> Richmont is located right around the corner


현대백화점 Hyundai Department Store



open: 10:30~20:00 (usually close on first and third Monday)
Tel:02-3145-2233

Foods is located at B1 as well as food courts. It is an easy access place, but pretty expensive. You can find a variety of veggies (including organic) and imported goods. The place is directly connected to the subway station.


How to get there from Soul Guesthouse:
By Bus:
Take a bus at Exit#5 so across the street.
5712, 5714, 7016, 6716, 6712, 7737, 273, 271, 602
takes off at Shinchon Subway Station then you will see Hyundai Department Store across the street.
takes about 20 mins

By Subway:
홍대입구 Hongik Univ. -> 신촌 Sinchon and is directly connected via Exit#1


You can find more information at http://www.ehyundai.com/

하나로마트 Hanaro Mart








open:

The National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (Korean: Nonghyup, 농협 or 농업협동조합) is a federation of agricultural cooperatives in South Korea.
It delivers supply, processing, marketing, and banking services through more than 4000 branches. It is listed in the 2007 International Co-operative Alliance Global 300 list of mutuals and cooperatives, ranked fourth by 2005 turnover, making it the second largest agricultural cooperative in the world, as well as one of the world's largest cooperative banking organizations.[1] (from Wikipedia)



The building is under construction and will be completed in 2010. But, those who are looking for fresh and good quality local grown foods, visit this place.




How to get there from Soul Guesthouse:
By Bus:




By Subway:
홍대입구 Hongik Univ. -> 신촌 Sinchon Exit#8
Go stright about 3-4 min then you will see Hanaro Mart on your left


takes about 5-10 mins







Homeplus - large supermarket


open: 24 hrs (except from Sun. 24:00 to Mon. 10:00)

facilities:

1st floor:
패션몰,문화센터, 세탁소, 꽃집, 약국, 치과, 네일샵, 동물병원, 박승철헤어, 베스킨라빈스,커피숍, 사진관, 안경점
Foods, Fashion, Floral, Dry cleaning, Pharmarcy, Nail Shop, Coffee Shop, Photo Centre, etc.


Home plus is a South Korean/British discount store retail chain jointly operated by Samsung and Tesco with 113 branches throughout the country.[1] Home plus stores typically offer general home products, clothing, electronics, and sporting goods. Stores also feature multi-storey parking garages, large supermarkets, and small, special-purpose stores such as fast food restaurants, travel agencies, appliance-rental firms, pharmacies, and bookstores. There are also "culture centres" in some of the stores. (from Wikipedia)



How to get there from Soul Guesthouse:

By subway:

홍대입구 Hongik Univ. -> 합정 Hapjeong -> 월드컵경기장 World Cup Stadium Exit #1
takes about 20 minutes


You can find more information at their website at http://company.homeplus.co.kr/store/store_search/store_intro.aspx?store=walducup2

2009년 7월 28일 화요일

Costco



How to get there from Soul Guesthouse
By Bus:
take bus #7612 at Hongik Univ. subway station exit #1 so just in front of the building
and get off at 7th stop, Dangjung elementary school, then you will see Costco on your left

Hongik Univ. Station -> Hotel Seokyo -> Seokyodong saguri(Seokyodong intersection) -> Hapjeong Station -> Yanghwa Jingjeong Park -> Kangseo seomuso -> Seonyou middle school -> Dangjung elementary school
홍대입구역 -> 서교호텔 -> 서교동사거리 -> 합정역 -> 양화진정지공원입구 -> 강서세무서 -> 선유중학교 -> 당중초등학교

for further information visit their website at http://www.costco.co.kr/eng/whs_850.htm

Note: you need a membership card

Soul Guesthouse Accommodation

***** Female dormitory *****





6-beds dormitory




Second floor is also available




High ceiling and air conditioning available




Clean Bathroom





Clean Kitchen











Water provided for free






Locker : deposit 10,000 won



Free Laundry



Free Internet






For further information visit at http://minbak.enterhost.co.kr/soulguesthouse/index.php

Soul Guesthouse Reservation

Rate: 20,000 won per night per person (Dormitory)

Check-in: 2:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am

We need the following information:
Name:
Date:
Check-in time:
Memebers/Genders:
Contact:

email us at kwakjaisook@gmail.com or kwakjaisook@yahoo.co.kr

Note: Soul Guesthouse is FEMALE-ONLY DORMITORY

Natinal Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

open: close on Monday and New Year (Jan.1)
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm
Wednesday & Saturday 9 am-9 pm(evening sessions included)*
Sunday & Holidays 9 am-7 pm
Admission: 2,000 won
Tel: 02-2077-9000

website:
http://www.museum.go.kr/EngMain.do

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. It was first established in 1945. In October 2005, the museum opened in a new building in Yongsan Family Park in Seoul, South Korea. The museum contains over 150,000 pieces in its collection with 11,000 on display at one time. It claims to be the largest museum in Asia and the sixth-largest museum in the world in terms of floor space, covering 307,227 square feet (28,542.3 m2).[1]

They also provide guided Tour in Foreign Languages (English, Japanese & Chinese), they recommand to make a reservation by phone at least 1 day before you visit the museum.
For reservation, contact the Visitor Service Team at 02-2077-9677 or 02-2077-9684.
Japanese 9:30-10:30 am
Chinese 10:30-11:30 am
English 2:30 pm-3:30 pm


My favorites

Tiger, Joseon, 18th Century96.0×55.1cm




Silla, 5th century, gold and jade, H. 27.3cm (crown): National Treasure No. 191; North Mound of Hwangnamdaechong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Crown

Bodhidarma, Kim Myeong-guk (1600-after 1663), Joseon, 17th century, ink on paper, 83.0×57.0cm



















Ten-story Pagoda of Gyeongcheonsa Temple , Goryeo, 1348, H. 13.5m; National Treasure No. 86; Gaeseong, Gyeonggi-do Province


How to get there from Soul Guesthouse

By subway:
Hongik Univ. (line#2) -> Hapjeong(line#6) -> Samgakji(line#4) -> Ichon (line#4) -> Exit #2 -> Go straight then you will see the entrance on your left
takes about 34 mins


By Seoul City Tour Bus:
Operation Hours: 9 am-9 pm (the last bus of the day leaves at 7 pm)
Service Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Tour Duration: About 2 hours and subject to change according to traffic conditions
Circular Route (27 stops in total) Gwanghwamun → Deoksugung Palace → Namdaemun Market → Seoul Station ···· Yongsan Station → National Museum of Korea → War Memorial of Korea ···· Itaewon ···· Myeong-dong → Namsangol Traditional Village ···· N Seoul Tower ···· Daehangno → Changgyeonggung Palace → Changdeokgung Palace → Insa-dong → Cheongwadae(the Blue House) → National Folk Museum → Gyeongbokgung Palace → Gwanghwamun
*** find more information at
http://seoulcitybus.com/

Soul Gusthouse

As you know, Seoul is the capital city in South Korea, perhaps with a popoulation of over 10 million, is the second largest metropolitan area in the world.
Acutally, the old Seoul in Chosun dynasty was not so large, probably the half size of today's Seoul. All the popular sights for foeigners you may find are in the small area.

Why you want to stay in Soul Guesthouse?
- Soul Guesthouse is FEMALE-ONLY dormitory
- We are located in central Seoul
- We are close to the subway station, perhaps the building is directly connected to the subway via elevator!
- Incheon International airport bus stop 5 min walk away
- Very clean and new facilities.
- Every facilities are provided for free, i.e. kitchen, kitchen utilities, towels, linens, air conditioning, wireless internet, etc.
- We are located in Hongdae, one of the up rising place for young people.
- Economic! as little as 20,000 won per night per person


you can also find the further information at http://minbak.enterhost.co.kr/soulguesthouse/index.php