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NON-DORMITORY Housing Options
NON-DORMITORY Housing Options
Sometimes, unfortunately, it is not possible to place students in our dormitories since there is not enough space. While we do not provide assistance with alternative housing options, we have gathered some information on options to give students an idea of what a) the types of housing options available in Korea are, and b) ones that are near Seoul Campus.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) does not officially endorse any of the following companies. Information provided is based solely on publicly available information. Please ask questions and do research before reserving a room at any of the accommodations listed below. HUFS is not responsible for problems that arise in relation to independently arranged housing. All prices are estimates.
Borderless House
Borderless House
Live with local Korean people and other internationals 18-35 years old
Monthly rent estimate: 350-500,000 KRW/month, plus utilities (50-70,000 KRW)
Initial Fee: 800,000 KRW (management fee and deposit, due within 2 days of reservation)
Bedding rental: 55,000 KRW
Rent and utilities for the first month must be paid at move-in
Minimum stay of 30 days; make a 1 year contract, then cancel within 30 days of moving out
Screening process after making a reservation
Common space includes air conditioner, TV, washing machine, and full kitchen
Individual rooms: bed, desk, chair, storage for clothing, bookshelf, desk light, and garbage bin
Residents clean the house together
No curfew
No overnight guests
Dongdaemun/Seongbuk Area is the closest to HUFS
HomesinKorea
HomesinKorea
Prompt response and a convenient check-in system
Operates over a wide range of different housing arrangements in Seoul, and offers a variety of rooms from 1-room to 4-room options
Short-term and long-term contracts are available in English
Weekly community events for HOMES IN KOREA guests in our lounge
Goshiwon
Goshiwon
Small rooms, relatively inexpensive.
Very common option for local Korean students.
가나안 고시텔 (Cana-an Goshitel) +82-02-960-2700
샤인빌 고시텔 (Shine Building Goshitel) +82-02-959-6060
AirBNB
AirBNB
You may be able to find affordable homes to stay in during your studies.
Look for homes in the Dongdaemun area.
Stay 14
Stay 14
1:1 room matching services in Seoul, South Korea
Fast and easy online booking process with free consulting
Short-term and long-term contracts available in English
Various types of rooms: apartments, flats, studios, and share-houses
International Get-Together party for Stay14 guests every semester
Other services available for international students in Korea, such as free Wi-Fi, airport pick-up service, bedding packages, moving service, etc.
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