Coming to Seoul for a 1–4 month assignment? Compare hotels, serviced apartments, Airbnb and coliving — and how to book a furnished base before you land.

Too many short-term housing options in Seoul? This guide gives remote workers a four-question filter to decide fast, plus an officetel vs goshiwon vs coliving comparison for a 1–4 month stay.

Worried about booking housing in Seoul remotely? Here's what to check before paying anything — warning signs, a legitimacy checklist, and a step-by-step booking guide for foreign students and short-term visitors.

Yes — you can book confirmed housing in Seoul before landing in Korea. Not every option requires an in-person visit or Korean documentation before move-in. Airbnb monthly stays and some coliving spaces allow full online booking with English support. The key things to confirm before paying: the room is available on your exact arrival date, check-in doesn't require a document you won't have until after arrival, the room is fully furnished so you can move in with luggage only, and the booking process can be completed in English without a Korean bank account. This guide covers which options allow pre-arrival booking, what to check remotely, and how to prepare before your flight.