Agencies & apps

Share-house companies, the room apps Koreans use, and hostel booking sites for your first nights.

Share houses

Your own room in a shared flat, often with other foreigners. Usually a smaller deposit than a normal Korean rental.

Borderless House

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International share houses in Korea, Japan and Taiwan where Korean and foreign residents live together.

Enkostay

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Furnished rooms and share houses in Korea aimed at foreigners, including no-deposit options.

Read our guide: Goshiwon vs share house

Room & flat apps

The apps Koreans use to find one-rooms and officetels. Mostly in Korean, so ask a Korean friend to help, and never pay a deposit before seeing the room.

Zigbang

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One of Korea’s biggest property apps for one-rooms, officetels and apartments (직방). In Korean.

Dabang

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Popular property app for one-rooms and small flats (다방). In Korean.

Naver Pay Real Estate

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Naver’s property listings, formerly Naver Real Estate. Useful for checking typical rents and deposits in an area. In Korean.

Hostels & guesthouses

Dorm beds and guesthouses for your first nights in Korea, or while you look for a longer-term room.

Hostelworld

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Hostel booking site with dorm beds and private rooms across Korea, with guest reviews.

Agoda

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Asia-focused booking site with many Korean guesthouses, hanok stays and budget hotels.

Listings checked 2 November 2026. Korea Backpackers isn't affiliated with these companies. Always confirm details on the official site.

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