Korean word

게스트하우스

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeseuteuhauseu

Meaning

  • nounguesthouse

Example

다음 여행은 게스트하우스에서 묵을 거예요.ta eum yeo haeng eun ke seu teu ha u seu e seo mu geul kkeo ye yo

I'll stay at a guesthouse on my next trip.

Illustration for 게스트하우스 (guesthouse)

More examples

게스트하우스에서는 다른 여행자들과 이야기하기 쉽습니다.ke seu teu ha u seu e seo neun ta reun yeo haeng ja deul gwa i ya gi ha gi swip sseum ni da

It is easy to talk with other travelers at a guesthouse.

Core concept

A small, owner-run place to stay with a mix of private rooms and shared dormitory rooms.

Common phrases

  • 게스트하우스에서는 다른 여행자들과 교류하다ke seu teu ha u seu e seo neun ta reun yeo haeng ja deul gwa kyo ryu ha da

    interact with other travelers at a guesthouse

  • 게스트하우스의 분위기ke seu teu ha u seu ui pu nwi gi

    guesthouse atmosphere

Similar words

호스텔hoseutel: Budget lodging for travelers that commonly provides dormitory rooms and shared amenities.
펜션pensyeon: A compact vacation property for short stays, often offering cooking facilities and space for groups.
민박minbak: A home-based stay run by a local resident who provides travelers with a room.
호텔hotel: A lodging facility with rooms and services for travelers on short or extended stays.

Definition in Korean

주인이 소규모로 운영하며 개인실과 다인실이 함께 있는 경우가 많은 숙박업소.chu i ni so gyu mo ro u nyeong ha myeo kae in sil gwa ta in si ri ham kke in neun kyeong u ga ma neun suk ppa geop sso

Word origin

The word is a Korean borrowing of the English compound guesthouse, formed from guest and house to name a place where travelers stay.

Usage tips

  • In Korean travel talk, guesthouse often covers hostel-style lodging, so room type and shared facilities are worth checking before booking.

Other meanings

  • hostelnoun

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