How much to tip hotel housekeeping in South Korea (2026 Guide)

At Korean business hotels, motels, and most domestic-brand properties, housekeeping is not tipped — Korean staff often do not know what to do with cash left on the pillow. Some travelers leave ₩1,000–₩2,000 per night at international five-star hotels (Lotte, Shilla, Four Seasons Seoul, Park Hyatt) as a Western-style courtesy, and staff at these properties are familiar with the gesture, though it remains entirely optional. The cleaner is more likely to assume forgotten cash unless it is clearly placed in an envelope or beside a "thank you" note.

Leaving ₩10,000 notes loose on the desk — likely to be ignored or reported as lost property.