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Sa Rang Chae Guesthouse

238-1 Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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Sa Rang Chae Guesthouse
Ranked #2 of 16 Gyeongju B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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Mainz, Germany
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had a great stay of two nights at Sa Rang Chae! If you consider staying here, please keep it mind that it is more of a guest house/hostel type accommodation! if you expect a fully fledged hotel with all creature comforts you might be a bit disappointed. The location is excellent, ca. 15 minutes walk from the express and... More

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Ashland, OR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

4 of us stayed at the Sa Rang Chae Guesthouse, in two rooms. We slept comfortably on the heated floor. They provided sleeping mats, quilts, linens and we had our own bathrooms. We met friendly people in the communal kitchen, and the owners were so nice. Two friendly dogs allowed us to pet and play with them. And we all... More

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Paris
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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This is a nice place, though quite basic, and provides a good feel for traditional Korea living. It is ideal for those who travel on a shoestring budget, as the price of the rooms is very modest (about 20 dollars per night for a room with a bathroom) and one can cook one's own meals in the shared kitchen. The... More

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Jeonju, South Korea
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

There are very few places in Korea where you can experience staying in a hanok. You can also stay in a hanok in Seoul but the price will be at least double. You sleep on a traditional yo mattress on the floor so it is a hard mattress but it is a unique experience and while I would not want... More

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Chicago
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I traveled here with my husband and brother for 2 nights in April 2011. The hosts were very accommodating with the fact that we had 3 guests, and for $13/person after all was said and done, you can't beat it! I loved sleeping on the heated floors (and I prefer a hard mattress, so thick blankets on the floor was... More

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malaysia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011 via mobile
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Seriously I like it. But my hb complain the room too small n no tv inside the room. But the thin mattress really killing us. Bathroom size is almost the same size as the room.... the location is great, walking distance to most of the areas. Owner kindly explained the way how to go bulguksa. N call cab for us... More

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Getxo, EUSKADI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
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Sa Rang Chae is the perfect way to have a close view to what the Korean living way is, there you can enjoy a pleasant stay in a floor heated wood house with paper made walls and all. It looks strange but even in winter is perfect when there is snow outside, you can sleep onthe floor, which is heated,... More

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Manila, Philippines
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
1
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Very good price and easy walking distance to historical sites and the trendy downtown area. Very small, simple rooms for nothing but sleeping, but a great courtyard and kitchen for socializing. It has a nice traditional look and good atmosphere. The floor heating was great for sleeping on the floor on chilly fall nights. However, you can hear everything through... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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This hanok-style guesthouse is cheap and cheerful. We slept in one of the ondol rooms, which meant a windowless tiny room only just big enough for the thin sleeping pad (we couldn't even put our suitcase horizontally on the floor), and an attached en suite bathroom, which was not glamourous but was fine. Our room opened out onto a courtyard... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

We stayed for 3 days and enjoyed it very much. Its a charming place. The rooms are very small but the garden makes up for it. Location great and the recommandation from the couple on what to see and where to eat very helpful. No beds but ask for a thicker mat.

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