Korean Travel Phrases
At a hotel or guesthouse
Say it like this
- 체크인하려고요.chekeuinharyeogoyo.I'd like to check in.
- 예약했어요. 이름은 김민지예요.yeyakhaesseoyo. ireumeun gimminjiyeyo.I have a reservation under Kim Minji.
- 짐 맡길 수 있어요?jim matgil su isseoyo?Can I leave my luggage?
- 조식은 몇 시부터예요?josigeun myeot sibuteoyeyo?What time does breakfast start?
- 수건 좀 더 주세요.sugeon jom deo juseyo.Could I have more towels?
- 방이 너무 더워요.bangi neomu deowoyo.The room is too hot.
- 체크아웃은 몇 시예요?chekeuauseun myeot siyeyo?What time is checkout?
- 택시 불러 주실 수 있어요?taeksi bulleo jusil su isseoyo?Could you call a taxi for me?
Good to know
- Heated floors (ondol) are common; look for a separate floor-heating control.
- Small guesthouses may ask you to take shoes off at the door.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.