Phil House > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 05 (6) - 2014 October 12 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

16:02, we arrive at Seoul KTX Station. Then we go to our guest house first to put our luggage.

We stay at Phil House Guesthouse for 6 night, until the end of trip. The guesthouse located near Achasan Subway Station, so from Seoul Station, we take line 4 (aqua) to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Subway Station then transfer to line 5 (purple) to Achasan.

Seoul Subway

From Achasan Subway, go to exit 3 and the guesthouse only 1 minutes walk. If you take luggage, ignore the stairs and go to car park besides C&U convenient store. There's a lift in there.

I choose Phil House, because guest review. And I went there with my other 6 girl friends, so we take 8 dorm female (7 people pay for 8). It's cheap, only cost 12000 won/people/night.

The guesthouse is nice, just like home. There's a community room in there if you want to relaxing and get to know other's people. You can eat breakfast too in the community room.

Phil House Community Room

Phil House Website: http://www.philhouse.co.kr/index.html
Phil House Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-house/263822597008820

You can make reservation at website. The Phil House staff will confirm your booking by email, then tell you how much you have to pay. Then pay the DP via paypal, and pay the rest when you are check-in. It's simple.

They will also tell you how to go there from Incheon International Airport. So don't worry.

There's a free guide tour for 1 day if you stay in there, just book first before you use the service. And also every 2nd and 4th Thursday Night, there's BBQ party in the community room.

They also open homestay in Dongdaemun, Myeongdong and Ewha. You can check it here.
Philstay : http://www.philstay.co.kr/

I recommend this guesthouse if you want to looking for budget stay. You can choose the room type and location based on your need. Don't hesitate to contact the staff for further information.

If you travelling less than 8 people, then just take common room like twin / triple / 4 people-room. The price is a little expensive but cheaper then others and also it's more comfortable because you don't need to share with others trippers.

KTX Korail High Speed Train > South Korea > Day 05 (5) - 2014 October 12 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

At 12:45, we decided to go back to hotel to take our luggage, and ride taxi to Busan KTX Station which only cost 3000 won. It's a little traffic on the way to KTX, and we have to drop by a little far from KTX Busan Station Entrance because of traffic. Fortunately, 13:30, we have already arrive at the platform.

The KTX cost 57.700 won from Busan to Seoul, and it tooks approximately 2.5 hours. Don't forget to buy it online, in case you won't get the seat, especially on Holiday.

KTX Website: http://info.korail.com/mbs/english/index.jsp

Click "Korail Pass Reservation (GO)" then choose RAIL TICKETS tab. (http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do)

Choose the date travel (You can check the schedule and purchase train tickets 1 month before the train departure). Then departure and arrival destination (klik the loop, don't type it because it won't work). After that, click "INQUIRY".

Click the Loop to see the fare.

If you have decided, then you can choose "SELECT" on the date and seat class that you choose. Then fill in your name and email adress. (Remember! Once saved, it can't be edited, so make sure you input the right information).

Then klik NEXT

Choose Overseas Issued, then enter your credit card number for payment. Klik NEXT and your booking will proceed directly.

If you want to cancel or lookup your booking, you can go to "My Reservation" Option. (http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfReservation.do)

If you have a problem to booking online, then when you arrive at South Korea, you can ask for the hotel owner to help you book the KTX ticket.

Goodbye Busan.. See you in the next Journey..