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Save the address, not just the place name

The tiny preparation that makes a taxi ride, a map search or a late check-in less awkward.

Editorial review 2026-09-24 · First Days editorial desk

Ask your accommodation for its Korean address

Copy the Korean street address from the property’s own confirmation or official listing. Keep the property name, branch, floor or unit and a contact number together. Do not translate an English address yourself and assume that the result matches the entrance you need.

Keep two versions

Save a selectable text note for pasting into a map and a large screenshot for showing someone. Include the property’s instructions for finding the entrance. A marker on a map is a helpful cross-check, but it may not explain which door to use or where the reception is.

A useful phrase

여기로 가 주세요 means ‘Please take me here.’ Show the address as you say it. It is more useful to share an unambiguous destination than to perfect the pronunciation of a long street name. Confirm the destination with the driver before setting off.

If two locations look plausible

Compare the full address and contact the property rather than choosing the nearest result. Similar business names and different branches can make a quick search misleading. Keep your booking confirmation available until you have checked in.

General practical guidance. Follow the instructions at the venue you visit. How we prepare our guides