2021-10-07
71-54, Miraeji-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located in Ochang Hanok Village within Ochang-eup’s Miraeji Theme Park. Ochang Hanok Village is a collection of about 20 modernized hanok buildings that boast excellent views of the mountain and the Ochang Reservoir nearby. Gayeongdang is owned by Kim Byeong-hee, a master in flower tea who has studied Korea’s traditional flower tea for nearly 30 years. Visitors interested in Kim’s work have an opportunity to discuss the art of flower tea over tea and sweets with the master through Gayeongdang’s tea ceremony program.
Gayeongdang is a faithful recreation of the C-shaped hanok complex, centered around a grass lawn. It is constructed entirely out of Korean pine trees, which fills the indoor spaces with a rich scent of pine. The main and annex buildings are all Korean rooms with ondol (under-the-floor heating system). The former allows guests access to the room, the living room, and the tea ceremony room, while the latter allows opportunities for grilling in the lawn. The space is also available for small events like seminars, small concerts, and marriage ceremonies.
2021-03-29
3-1, Pirundae-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located deep in the Seochon Village, west of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace. Its tasteful renovation of a small 33 m2 hanok made it highly popular among the younger guests. The courtyard has a low maple tree and tastefully arranged stones, while the hanok is capable of accommodating up to 2 persons.
This L-shaped hanok has a full window wall facing the living room, which is furnished with a low walnut table and a bathtub. Visitors can enjoy premium tea at the table. The bathtub, which is connected to the table at one end, can be used mainly for a foot bath with bath salts that assist circulation. There is also a restroom in the building.
Nuwa’s bedroom has a circular window, much like the full moon, with a view of the garden and the fringes of the Inwangsan Mountain.
2021-03-29
6, Jahamun-ro 1da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located behind Seochon Food Street, located near Gyeongbokgung Station on Seoul Subway Line 3. It is located only 5 min away by foot from the station. Opening the door brings one to a small garden, furnished with stones and moss on a corner, and the interior also speaks to the unique combination of a modern hanok with contemporary sensibilities. The building is divided into the main building and annex building, with the former having two queen bedrooms connected by a living room and kitchen as well as two bathrooms.
The annex building is the hidden jewel of STAY dayoff, which houses a bathtub and a sauna facility behind a beautiful window wall. When the windows are opened, it is like being in an open-air bath overlooking the garden and the hanok. The standard occupancy of the house is 4, with a 10% discount available for guests staying for more than 2 nights on weekdays, and towel replacement and cleaning services are offered for guests staying for more than 4 nights.
2021-03-25
68-10, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Haeunjae (下隱齋), meaning “hermit’s residence,” is a hanok (traditional Korean house) residence located in Seochon Hanok Village, near Gyeongbokgung Station on Seoul Subway Line 3. It is dedicated to the ideal of “movies and rest,” and takes after the characteristic form of modern hanok with a small courtyard. The entire house is rented out at once, with a queen bedroom, kitchen, movie room, and two restrooms. Up to 4 guests can reserve the house, with each additional guest above the standard of 2 having access to additional bedding.
The movie room is furnished with a Bose sound system, beam projector, and screen, along with a mobile foot bath. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, hand drip coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, and utensils. A 10% discount is available for guests staying for more than 2 nights on weekdays, and towel replacement and cleaning services are offered for guests staying for more than 3 nights.
The residence is located close to tourist sites like Tongin Market, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, and Samcheong-dong area.
2021-03-29
7, Jjoksaem-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located very near to Cheomseongdae Observatory. Its location in front of the Gyeongju Historic Areas allows guests to reach major sights in Gyeongju like Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Hwangnidan-gil Street by foot. This hanok symbolizes the historicity of the city of Gyeongju in that during its construction a female skeleton and accessories made out of precious metals were excavated from the site. The accommodation’s name comes from the idiom “Muwijayeon (leaving nature as it is),” combining bamboo and pine trees with green grass, show its dedication to ideals of rest and philosophy.
There are five rooms in total, all ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms for two. Korean paper lining the walls and old-fashioned furniture speak to the ideal beauty of hanok. The raised floor space, which is attached to the “Munmu” room, is a great place to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. All rooms have modern bathrooms with shower facilities, and a complimentary breakfast is served in the cafe on site from 8:00 to 9:00 in the morning. The complex has abundant parking spaces for the guests.
2023-04-13
19, Poseok-ro 1050beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located at the center of Hanok Conservation Area, known as Hwangnidan-gil Street. To the north lies the old alley that connects to Cheomseongdae Observatory. The house has sarangchae building, byeolchae building, and main building, which is used as a gallery and café, surrounding the grass lawn in the center. All rooms are equipped with ondol (under-the-heating system) and a red clay finish, and each room has a bathroom with shower facilities.
Sarangchae is a two-story hanok building with a hipped-and-gable roof. Its first floor is occupied by a double room and a family room, which can support up to 4 people. Byeolchae is a single-floor hanok with a gable roof, containing two double rooms and a raised floor space. The main building’s gallery contains a hanok experience room, cafe, restaurant, and a traditional tea room. A Korean-style breakfast is offered in the cafe, and the management also offers experience programs like tea ceremony, traditional games like yunnori (board game), and traditional musical instruments like janggo (hourglass-shaped drums) and gayageum (twelve-stringed zither).
2021-04-01
6, Maingyeteo-ro 38beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
#This accommodation is a foreigner-exclusive tourist urban guesthouse. Korean residents are not permitted to use the services provided thereby.
Located 10 min by foot from Mokpo Station, this guesthouse was completed in October 2019. It is located at the foot of the Yudalsan Mountain and has a view of the Ildeung Rock to the back. The name of the guesthouse, Ri-in, refers to a virtuous village. The manager of the guesthouse is an environmental activist with cultural anthropological knowledge and is eager to share the beauty and the ecological culture of Mokpo’s nature and its surrounding areas. The two-story building has three rooms in total. Room 1, the largest among the three, is a self-contained unit with a wide living room, ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms, and attic space. It is the only room in which one can cook, and its attic offers a comfortable space furnished with a sofa. Rooms 2 and 3 have a bedroom and an attic, respectively. The bedroom is notable for its window wall, while the attic can accommodate one to two guests on the floor. The building also doubles as a gallery, showcasing the works of Kim Soo-ho, a member of Mokpo’s first generation of Western-style painters, in the hallway and common spaces.
2023-04-13
13, Haean-ro 177beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
#This accommodation is a foreigner-exclusive tourist urban guesthouse. Korean residents are not permitted to use the services provided thereby.
Opened in May 2020, this guesthouse boasts of its pristine facilities and contemporary interiors. A navy-blue two-story building with white windows is reminiscent of art galleries. The name “Estacion” refers to a train station in Spanish, while “1913” is the year when Mokpo Station was opened. The building is located 1 km away from Mokpo Station and 340 m away from Mokpo Passenger Terminal, and offers good connections through public transportation. There are three rooms, all named after cities in Europe, furnished with white walls, plants, and picture frames. “Moscow” is a double bedroom with two single beds, “Berlin” is a room with ondol (under-the-floor heating system) and plush mats, and “Madrid” is a dormitory room with two bunk beds. All rooms have a bathroom with a shower. A shared kitchen, decked out with a mint-colored counter, has a table for the guests. A complimentary breakfast is served from 6:00 to 10:00, and the guesthouse also offers luggage storage. Mokpo Port, Mokpo Modern History Museum, and Yeonhee’s Supermarket is located 10 min away by foot.
2023-04-13
3347, Donghae-daero, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-673-3737
This hotel with a wonderful view is located near Jeongam Beach, Yangyang. This ivory hotel’s claim to fame is, naturally, its ocean view, the emerald colors of the East Sea stretching to the horizon just outside the window. There are two types of views, the ocean and the mountain, and the former tends to be more popular among the two.
All rooms are equipped with beds, whose white beddings blend in remarkably well with monotone walls. There are seven types of rooms, according to their size, their view, and bed arrangements. Guests can choose between the Standard Double, ideal for two, to Royal Suite for 4, Premier Suite, and Family Suite, depending on their traveling arrangements. Premier and Family Suites are in particular comfortably furnished with a wide living room.
First Floor Restaurant, located in the rooftop lounge on the 7th floor, is the other draw of the hotel. Its meals are served with an expansive and unobstructed view of the East Sea. The restaurant offers breakfast in the morning, and a pub serving food from the grill and beer in the evening. The hotel is located near Yangyang and Sokcho’s famous sights, such as Naksansa Temple, Naksan Beach, and Daepohang Port.
2023-04-13
12, Toegye-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5437
This guesthouse is located only 3 min away by foot from the Myeongdong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. It is a particularly popular guesthouse for international travelers, assisted by front staff proficient in English and Chinese. The guesthouse offers free luggage storage services.
Even though Como is a guesthouse, it occupies a sizable 4-story building. The first-floor lobby offers breakfast in the morning hours, while the rooftop offers a panoramic view of the Seoul city center.
Bedrooms are fitted with lemon-colored walls and white bedding. Excellent amenities like WiFi, TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator are designed for the benefit of the guests. In particular, guests have access to bathrooms with shower in each of the rooms. There are five types of rooms in total, ranging from the Standard Single to Standard Quad for 4, offering a variety ideal for all arrangements.
The guesthouse also offers excellent walkable access to Myeongdong, one of the most popular shopping districts in Seoul, as well as major sights like N Seoul Tower, Sungnyemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market being reachable in 10 min by car.