Looking for places to stay in Daejeon? You’ve found the right spot! About Daejeon Known as the Silicon Valley of Korea, Daejeon is the home of private and public research institutes, centers and science parks. The R&D centers of Samsung, Institute of Information Technology Advancement, LG, Korea University of Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and others are in Daedeok Science Town in Yuseong-gu. Daejeon features a technology cluster known as Daedeok Innopolis defined by the national Universities Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University and surrounded by government research institutes, government-invested corporate research institutes, corporate research centers, and venture companies. Because of this, you’ll find many modern hotels in Daejeon with amenities that American visitors may find comforting, such as larger beds, larger bath towels, larger bathtubs, Western-style breakfasts, etc. Criteria for this Daejeon Hotels List The following locations have parking, both single and double western-style bed options, and restaurants and cafes, either in the hotel or in close walking distance. Most also offer breakfast. Most locations have a city view but if you are looking for a river view, there are a couple of rivers that run through Daejeon. I hope you can find a place to stay on this list. 5 Places to Stay in Daejeon Lotte City Hotel – Includes both city and river view room options. English-speaking reservation agents.  Deluxe and family rooms. Free parking. Basic hotel-type amenities (mini refrigerator, tub, large towels, exercise room, etc). No microwave. The doors are heavy and thick, which is excellent for soundproofing. Our room was next to the elevator but we slept very well throughout the night. You can also walk to the Science Park, Convention Center, Shinsegae Mall, and the National Science Museum from this hotel. Hotel ICC and Lotte City Hotel Daejeon are next to each other. They are both conveniently located to places to visit on this blog, within walking distance. GS grocery across the street. Doryong Hauseudi Urban has restaurants, cafes, wine stores, and a Naughty Child kids cafe, two blocks away. There are two brunch locations across the street as well, both open at 0800, Italian Deli and Sungsimdang, located on the 2nd floor of the Convention Center. Yuseong Hotel is for those who really want to treat themselves. Same amenities as the other hotels but this one includes pools and spas. Should I Be Inside or Outside Today? You will enjoy Daejeon the most if you go either on a day with good air quality or in your preferred weather. However, you can also enjoy the parks if you go prepared for incidental weather and the current air conditions. Here is what is happening currently in Pyeongtaek so that you can determine what is right for you right now. Current Air Quality Air quality and weather change throughout the day. However, having an idea of what the air quality is right now can help make decisions easier. You can download the Air Matters App for your phone to keep current on changing air quality conditions throughout the day. You can even set up alerts. Join the Pyeongtaek Travelers Group You are also welcome to join our Pyeongtaek Travelers. The South of Seoul moderated community of active and friendly travelers (most of who live in Pyeongtaek, South Korea) sharing their adventures across the country. Volunteer with South of Seoul Interested in working with a fun team of talented volunteers? The South of Seoul volunteer team is always looking for other like-minded folks to research information, compile blogs, and edit content. LeaDan Yee, M.EdLeaDan Yee holds a Master’s in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching – Language Arts and Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Speech. As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers.  She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors. Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.

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