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Tourist destinations have been gripped by the recent trend of living in a new city for a month, and Seoul is no exception. For those interested in living in Seoul for a month, check out a coliving house. Coliving houses are a new type of residence, but it’s also a new way to travel. Stay at a coliving house for a month and try living like the locals do.

What is a Coliving house?

Coliving houses take the concept of shared housing one step further. Bedrooms are for individual use while other facilities, such as the kitchen, laundry room, and gym, are shared with other residents. Complete with a lounge that can be used as a coworking space, movie room, meeting room, and so on, it’s packed full of conveniences. Additionally, coliving houses can be found in some of Seoul’s hottest neighborhoods, including Euljiro, Gangnam, and Yeouido.

Coliving houses have become a trend in Korea for its clean and spacious facilities, ability to build friendships, and affordable pricing. Although there are various coliving houses throughout Seoul, this article will take a look at a normal day in hipjiro’s own Euljiro CO-OP Residence.

Living Like the Seoulites

Local Cafes

Take just a few steps out the door and come face to face with some of Seoul’s hottest cafes. In the early morning light grab your wallet and some comfy clothes and head over to get your morning coffee. The slow morning will be filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee from some of the best cafes in Seoul.

Ttareungyi (Seoul Public Bike)

Hop on a Ttareungyi bike and get to your plans with ease while avoiding the bumper-to-bumper traffic jams of Seoul by riding along the well organized bike paths. During your month long stay, make Seoul transport a breeze and get a Ttareungyi one month pass for only KRW 5,000 for unlimited bike rentals.

Local Exhibitions

For a laid back afternoon, head over to the exhibition hall within the coliving house. Here, there’s no need to set aside time and travel to get to an exhibit-simply take the elevator and an exhibit is right in front of you. The Euljiro CO-OP Residence is especially notable for this, as it works with local creators to put up unique exhibitions. Special exhibits are held at other coliving houses as well, so when the time is right, stop by and take a look around.

Running Along the Banks of Cheonggyecheon

Just a five minute walk from the coliving house, even late at night residents can walk by Cheonggyecheon Stream. Go for a run like the locals do down Cheonggyecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Seoul. For those who prefer not to run alone, join the coliving house’s running crew and run with the other members.