Chapter 2: Getting Around
Subchapter 2.2: Accommodation
When traveling in a new country, finding a place to stay can be both exciting and challenging. In Korea, whether you’re booking a hotel, checking into a hostel, or dealing with common accommodation issues, knowing a few key phrases can make your stay much more comfortable. In this section, we’ll cover the essential vocabulary and phrases you need for booking a room, checking in and out, and addressing any problems that may arise during your stay.
Booking a Hotel/Hostel
When booking a hotel or hostel, you may need to call ahead or make a reservation online. Here are some key phrases and vocabulary that will help you during this process.
Vocabulary
- 예약 (ye-yak) - Reservation
- 호텔 (ho-tel) - Hotel
- 호스텔 (ho-seu-tel) - Hostel
- 체크인 (che-keu-in) - Check-in
- 체크아웃 (che-keu-a-ut) - Check-out
- 방 (bang) - Room
- 싱글룸 (sing-geul-rum) - Single room
- 더블룸 (deo-beul-rum) - Double room
- 트윈룸 (teu-win-rum) - Twin room
- 조식 포함 (jo-sik po-ham) - Breakfast included
- 금연실 (geum-yeon-sil) - Non-smoking room
- 흡연실 (heup-yeon-sil) - Smoking room
Key Phrases
- 예약을 하고 싶어요. (ye-yak-eul ha-go sip-eo-yo.)
- I would like to make a reservation.
- 체크인 시간은 몇 시인가요? (che-keu-in si-gan-eun myeot si-in-ga-yo?)
- What time is check-in?
- 체크아웃 시간은 몇 시인가요? (che-keu-a-ut si-gan-eun myeot si-in-ga-yo?)
- What time is check-out?
- 조식이 포함되어 있나요? (jo-sik-i po-ham-dweo-iss-na-yo?)
- Is breakfast included?
- 금연실로 부탁드립니다. (geum-yeon-sil-lo bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.)
- I’d like a non-smoking room, please.
Example Dialogue
Guest: 예약을 하고 싶어요. (ye-yak-eul ha-go sip-eo-yo.)
- (I would like to make a reservation.)
Receptionist: 네, 언제로 예약하시겠어요? (ne, eon-je-ro ye-yak-ha-si-get-seo-yo?)
- (Sure, for what date would you like to make a reservation?)
Guest: 6월 25일부터 6월 27일까지요. (yu-wol i-sib-o-il-bu-teo yu-wol i-sib-chil-il-kkaji-yo.)
- (From June 25th to June 27th.)
Receptionist: 알겠습니다. 싱글룸으로 예약해 드리겠습니다. (al-get-sseum-ni-da. sing-geul-rum-eu-ro ye-yak-hae deu-ri-get-sseum-ni-da.)
- (Got it. I will reserve a single room for you.)
Common Problems
Even with the best preparation, issues can arise during your stay. Here are some phrases to help you handle common problems.
Vocabulary
- 문제 (mun-je) - Problem
- 열쇠 (yeol-swe) - Key
- 소음 (so-eum) - Noise
- 고장 (go-jang) - Broken
- 수리 (su-ri) - Repair
- 환불 (hwan-bul) - Refund
Key Phrases
- 열쇠를 잃어버렸어요. (yeol-swe-reul il-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo-yo.)
- I lost my key.
- 방이 너무 시끄러워요. (bang-i neo-mu sik-geu-reo-weo-yo.)
- The room is too noisy.
- 에어컨이 고장났어요. (e-eo-keon-i go-jang-nass-eo-yo.)
- The air conditioner is broken.
- 다른 방으로 바꿔 주실 수 있나요? (da-reun bang-eu-ro bak-gweo ju-sil su iss-na-yo?)
- Can you change me to another room?
- 환불을 받을 수 있나요? (hwan-bul-eul bat-eul su iss-na-yo?)
- Can I get a refund?
Example Dialogue
Guest: 열쇠를 잃어버렸어요. (yeol-swe-reul il-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo-yo.)
- (I lost my key.)
Receptionist: 걱정 마세요, 새로운 열쇠를 드리겠습니다. (geok-jeong ma-se-yo, saeroun yeol-swe-reul deu-ri-get-sseum-ni-da.)
- (Don't worry, I'll give you a new key.)
Guest: 감사합니다. (gam-sa-ham-ni-da.)
- (Thank you.)
By familiarizing yourself with these phrases and vocabulary, you can confidently handle booking accommodations and resolving any issues that might arise during your stay in Korea. Whether you’re staying in a luxurious hotel or a cozy hostel, these tools will ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience.