Long-Term Officetels in Seoul: What Foreign Renters Should Know

LiveAnywhere is Korea's favorite short-term and vacation rental platform, built for extended stays of one week to six months. From trendy studios in Seoul to relaxing beach houses in Jeju, every home comes fully furnished and can be booked in minutes through the LiveAnywhere app.

It works much like Airbnb, but with a structure designed for longer visits: competitive weekly and monthly rates instead of nightly pricing, no repeated cleaning fees, and utilities included in your payment. That's why an extended stay in Korea through LiveAnywhere often costs noticeably less than booking the same period on a nightly platform.

Some listings include a small security deposit, far smaller than the large lump-sum deposits required by traditional Korean leases. Your deposit is held securely in escrow by LiveAnywhere, not by the host. After checkout, the host checks the property, and once they confirm there are no issues, your deposit is refunded within a maximum of 5 business days.

LiveAnywhere is one of the more practical Airbnb alternatives in Seoul for stays of a week or longer. Because pricing is built around longer bookings instead of nightly turnover, the same place often costs less than paying night by night. Cleaning fees don't repeat with every stay, utilities are included, and every host is verified and operating legally.

Foreigners can rent in Seoul through LiveAnywhere without needing a Korean guarantor. It's one of the platform's core features. Booking is done online, with no guarantor or in-person paperwork required.

Officetels in Seoul typically cost between ₩1,453,000 and ₩3,600,000 per month, based on 1,668 matched listings. Prices vary depending on the exact neighborhood, size, and available amenities. You can explore more long-term officetel options across the city to find a space that fits your schedule. See live listings on LiveAnywhere →

You can choose from houses, officetels, rooms, and apartments depending on what fits your stay in Seoul. These options accommodate different preferences for layout and location across the city. Each listing is verified to ensure a straightforward booking process.

Yes. We accept Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay, JCB and more. And the entire booking is completed online. Payments are processed in Korean won (KRW).

Yes, utilities are included, so you won't get separate bills for electricity, water, or gas during your stay. The total shown at checkout is the full amount you pay, and nothing is added after you book.

LiveAnywhere lets you search and filter by price range, location, and amenities, so you can quickly cut down to listings that match your budget and preferences.

You can book directly through LiveAnywhere. Browse the listings above, pick one that fits, and complete the booking online without needing to visit an office in person.