life in seoul: accommodation
Accomodation in Seoul can suit low budget to big spenders. There are five main kinds of accomodation: youth hostels, guest houses, yeogwans, love hotels, and hotels. Some of each are below, especially places that are close to queer bars and clubs.
Youth Hostels
Itaewon Area
Seoul Tower Hostel is located about 25 minutes walk or 5 minutes taxi from 'Homo Hill' in Itaewon, in Haebangchon. It is run by the very friendly Mr. Kang and his family, and offers overnight cheap single, double and dorm rooms.
http://www.seoultowerhostel.com
Downtown
Seoul Backpackers is located near Insadong (Anguk Station),and offers all the standard backpacker fare including free breakfast, internet etc.
http://www.seoulbackpackers.com
Seoul Backpackers Deluxe is part of Seoul Backpackers above, but it's a "deluxe" hostel with ensuite private single and double rooms.
http://www.seoulbackpackers.com
Hongik University Area
none
Guest Houses
Itaewon Area
None
Downtown
Namsan Guest House is on the Myeongdong side of Namsan mountain, and is within walking distance of downtown Seoul.
http://www.namsanguesthouse.com
Anguk Guest House is in Insadong (Anguk Station), and is built in traditional Korean style with single, twin and double rooms.
http://www.angukhouse.com
Hongik University Area
WOW guest house is located between Hongik and Ewha Women's University. It has dorm and private rooms.
www.wowgh.co.kr (website seems to be broken)
Kim's Guest House is near Hapjeong station, one station down from Hongik University. It has mostly private rooms.
http://www.kimsguesthouse.com/
The Korean National Tourism Organisation has a list of guesthouses. 
Yeogwans
A yeogwan is a very simple, budget accommodation. Usually guests have a small room, possibly with a bathroom. It may be an ondol room - heated floor with a mattress (yeo) - or Western style with a bed. The signs will be in Korean or often have a "steam" sign above them, like a sauna.
Love Hotels
Love hotels or 'sarang bangs' are clean, comfortable mid-rage hotel rooms that may be rented for the hour or night. They are super comfortable, usually having a bigscreen TV, cable, internet, fridge, jacuzzi and DVDs for rent. Most cost around 50 000, but check-in may be quite late. Love hotels can be distinguised by their large plastic flaps over their driveway to protect their visitors privacy and may also have a 'steam' sauna sign.
For more about love motels, see Cultural Insights on Korea (half way down the page).
Hotels
Itaewon Area
Grand Hyatt Hotel is located in Namsan Mountain, about a five minute taxi ride from Itaewon.
http://seoul.grand.hyatt.com/