How Do You Find Cheap Hotels In Pyongyang, North Korea?

North Korea does not have a particularly positive reputation in the eyes of the United States, namely due to its affiliation with nuclear weaponry and serious discord with its neighbor, South Korea. Visitors to Pyongyang should understand that while individual workers in North Korea may prove friendly, the overall feeling is not a favorable one for American citizens. Seek out the expertise of the Koryo Tour Group in Beijing, China by phone at 011 (+86) 10 6416 7544 or visit its Web site for assistance in booking lodging in North Korea (see Resources below). Expect a fairly vacant hotel. The few hotels you have to choose from tend to be rather large, but with low occupancy. As a result, service can be very good, but hotel stays can feel a bit eerie. Do not depend on telephone communication when finalizing your reservations from abroad. International lines have been known to be disconnected without warning, and while your accommodations may have phones available for international calls, ...  more