<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Stays</title><description>Stays TOP 5 columns</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>Ocean-View Stays for Travelers to Gangneung</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3e0463e4-3b6f-4111-b3d2-1d4805a2d465/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3e0463e4-3b6f-4111-b3d2-1d4805a2d465/</guid><description>Compare room-specific views, terraces, and pool access conditions at ocean-view stays in Gangneung. Guest reviews also shed light on room space, check-in, and restrictions on bringing food.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare room-specific views, terraces, and pool access conditions at ocean-view stays in Gangneung. Guest reviews also shed light on room space, check-in, and restrictions on bringing food.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Full and partial ocean views are distinguished in room names. If where and how much of the sea you can see matters most, narrow down the view type before the room category.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A room with a terrace and a hotel with a pool are separate considerations. Checking whether your package includes pool and sauna access makes it easier to plan time at the hotel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Check-in times and restrictions on food and pets also affect your stay. If you plan to use your room from early afternoon or bring food, compare these conditions alongside the view.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Gangneung</category></item><item><title>Winter Stays in Seoul, 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-beedad8a-a763-406a-a4af-e2523ced78db/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-beedad8a-a763-406a-a4af-e2523ced78db/</guid><description>Compare Seoul winter hotels, from Santa activities and room gifts to indoor outings, adults-only saunas and separately booked seasonal meals, with inclusions and restrictions explained.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare Seoul winter hotels, from Santa activities and room gifts to indoor outings, adults-only saunas and separately booked seasonal meals, with inclusions and restrictions explained.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A stay with Santa activities for children and one with gifts for two adults differ in both included guests and activities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Breakfast and sauna benefits vary by package type and age restrictions. Check closure dates and late checkout exclusions too.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay in a suite and add a seasonal meal at Boccalino. Seasonal meals require a separate booking and payment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 5, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul winter stays</category><category>Seoul hotel recommendations</category><category>Seoul Christmas stays</category><category>Seoul family hotels</category><category>Seoul hotels with saunas</category><category>Seoul year-end dining</category></item><item><title>Where to Stay for Busan Hotel Week 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-93947c61-8239-4e91-aff6-1e256f392534/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-93947c61-8239-4e91-aff6-1e256f392534/</guid><description>Compare pools, family lounges and cancellation deadlines at five hotels taking part in Busan Hotel Week in November 2026, with your companions and itinerary in mind.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare pools, family lounges and cancellation deadlines at five hotels taking part in Busan Hotel Week in November 2026, with your companions and itinerary in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Busan Hotel Week in November 2026 accepts bookings from primary cardholders who already hold an eligible card, for one room per hotel and up to two nights.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Indoor and outdoor pools and family lounges differ by hotel. General facility information should be read separately from the event package inclusions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paradise requires cancellations and changes at least five days before the stay. At Lotte, check the swimming cap requirement and how pool access varies by booking conditions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 2, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Busan</category><category>Busan Hotel Week</category><category>2026 Hotel Week</category><category>Busan hotels</category><category>Haeundae hotels</category><category>Busan indoor pools</category><category>Busan family stays</category></item><item><title>Autumn Hotel Packages in Seoul, 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-72b0b7d7-fbec-47a2-a3dd-9f2ffde50a6c/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-72b0b7d7-fbec-47a2-a3dd-9f2ffde50a6c/</guid><description>Compare Seoul’s autumn hotel packages—camping picnics, Namsan walks, scented sachets, longer stays and children’s classes—by who you’re traveling with and the conditions of use.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare Seoul’s autumn hotel packages—camping picnics, Namsan walks, scented sachets, longer stays and children’s classes—by who you’re traveling with and the conditions of use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;For camping picnics, consider the shared fire pit and bad-weather substitute; for Namsan walks, check the adults-only sauna and facility closure days.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Even with the same scented sachet, breakfast and sauna benefits depend on room category. Gifts do not multiply with each night of a longer stay.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Shilla Seoul’s children’s classes run on Saturdays, require children to attend without their parents and must be booked at least 3 days before check-in.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 30, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul autumn hotels</category><category>Seoul hotel packages</category><category>2026 autumn stays</category><category>Seoul camping picnics</category><category>Namsan walks</category><category>hotels for children</category></item><item><title>Staying in Gangwon’s National Forests: Cabins and Lodges</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c2544b27-8092-4ab7-a464-26eadeb3020b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-c2544b27-8092-4ab7-a464-26eadeb3020b/</guid><description>Compare accommodation types, capacities and layouts at five national forests in Gangwon, with October 2026 guidance on priority booking, winter closures and Cheongtaesan construction.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare accommodation types, capacities and layouts at five national forests in Gangwon, with October 2026 guidance on priority booking, winter closures and Cheongtaesan construction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forest cabins have one accommodation unit per building; lodges and small multi-unit buildings contain several units.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Both sleep eight, but Sanbeonnamu at Micheongol lists two bedrooms, while Bidulgi at Gariwangsan lists one.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some units at Daegwallyeong and Micheongol close for winter, while Cheongtaesan has announced construction restrictions through the end of November.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 19, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Gangwon</category><category>Gangwon national recreational forests</category><category>Gangwon accommodation</category><category>forest cabins</category><category>forest lodges</category><category>family accommodation</category><category>recreational forest booking</category></item><item><title>Where to Stay the Night Before the 2026 Chuncheon Marathon</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-09-1834/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-09-1834/</guid><description>Staying overnight before the Chuncheon Marathon on 25 October: walking distances to Gongjicheon Bridge, road closures from 07:00 and each hotel&apos;s checkout rules.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Staying overnight before the Chuncheon Marathon on 25 October: walking distances to Gongjicheon Bridge, road closures from 07:00 and each hotel&apos;s checkout rules.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The full marathon and 10km start at Gongjicheon Bridge at 09:00 on 25 October.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walking routes are measured to Gongjicheon Bridge; the assembly area is Gongjicheon Artificial Turf Field.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some roads around Gongjicheon close from 07:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you plan to shower after the race, add time to return to the hotel and prepare for checkout to your finishing time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 9, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Chuncheon</category><category>Chuncheon Marathon accommodation</category><category>night-before Chuncheon Marathon stays</category><category>Gongjicheon hotels</category><category>overnight stays in Chuncheon</category><category>Chuncheon twin rooms</category><category>2026 Chuncheon Marathon</category></item><item><title>Centum City Film Festival Hotels: The Walk Back and the Booking Conditions</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/centum-city-biff-walk-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/centum-city-biff-walk-hotels/</guid><description>Choose accommodation for the walk back from Busan Cinema Center, with room rates, breakfast and late check-in conditions that can differ even within the same building.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Choose accommodation for the walk back from Busan Cinema Center, with room rates, breakfast and late check-in conditions that can differ even within the same building.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Even within the same building, the hotel and breakfast option can change the total. Room-package conditions matter alongside location.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walking estimates vary with the map markers and route. After a late screening, consider the above-ground route as well as any shorter route using an underpass.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Returning after a screening is different from checking in for the first time late at night. Front-desk hours help distinguish which hotel suits your arrival.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 22, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Centum City</category><category>Centum City hotels</category><category>Busan film festival accommodation</category><category>walking to Busan Cinema Center</category><category>Centum Premier Hotel</category><category>Centum Business Hotel</category><category>Centum Suite Hotel</category></item><item><title>Gangneung pensions in Jumunjin, Yeongok and Sacheon, picked by group size and what the room gives you</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/gangneung-pension/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/gangneung-pension/</guid><description>North of Gangneung, a pension is decided first by how many people a room sleeps. Five houses in Jumunjin, Yeongok and Sacheon compared by group size, extra charges and room comforts.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;North of Gangneung, a pension is decided first by how many people a room sleeps. Five houses in Jumunjin, Yeongok and Sacheon compared by group size, extra charges and room comforts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;North of Gangneung, in Jumunjin, Yeongok and Sacheon, the first thing that separates a pension is how many people a room sleeps. One house has nothing but two-person rooms; one hanok sleeps ten in a single room.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For two people soaking with the sea in view, Gojeuneokhan Jumun Pension. For two children, an open-air bath and a pool, Rose Pension in Yeongok. Rose&apos;s indoor pool runs until 31 October.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On the research date the cheapest ocean view was ₩51,000 a night, at Jumunjin M9 Pension. To carry less baby gear, Peria 902 in Sacheon. For a family of more than six, the hanok at Pension Gung.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Every house except Peria 902 bans open-flame cooking in the room. Barbecue happens outside, from ₩20,000 for two to ₩30,000 for four depending on the house.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Sep 15, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Stays</category><category>Gangneung</category><category>Gangneung pension</category><category>Gangneung pension recommendations</category><category>Jumunjin pension</category><category>Yeongok pension</category><category>Sacheon pension</category><category>Seoraksan autumn foliage stay</category><category>Gangneung ocean view pension</category><category>Gangneung autumn trip stay</category></item></channel></rss>