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For a night in a hanok. Each house is checked for the trip from the station, sights on foot and English or Japanese info, and the list keeps growing.

Based on Korea Tourism Organization listings · 22 stays · more added over time

Bukchon Bingwan by Rakkojae
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A hanok on the third floor of a Bukchon hillside building, with Jongno and Namsan in view from the wooden hall.

  • Getting there11 min walk from Anguk Station
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

Hajeong Sasaek

Hajeong-dong, Namwon

Hajeong Sasaek
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A private house in a Namwon alley, with a garden water feature, a fire pit and an outdoor jacuzzi.

  • Getting there9 min walk from Namwon Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

Namwon Yechon

By Gwanghallu Garden, Namwon

Namwon Yechon
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A hanok hotel built in the traditional way by master carpenters, with a 24-hour front desk, right by Gwanghallu Garden.

  • Getting there17 min walk from Namwon Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

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Ildok Ilbak

Seochon, Seoul

Ildok Ilbak
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A small hanok in a Seochon alley that comes with a book for the night.

  • Getting there9 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

Stay Hwangryong

Hwangnyong-myeon, Jangseong

Stay Hwangryong
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A hanok guesthouse facing the Hwangnyong River, with a barbecue area for each room and a wide lawn.

  • Getting there16 min walk from Jangseong Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 3 sights
  • LanguagesJapanese info

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Hanok Iyagi

Jeonju Hanok Village

Hanok Iyagi
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A hanok guesthouse in Jeonju Hanok Village near Jeonju Hyanggyo, serving tea and a Korean breakfast.

  • Getting there10 min by taxi from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

Sieunjae

Jongno, Seoul

Sieunjae
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A family hanok in Gyeongun-dong, kept for generations. Book a single room or the whole house.

  • Getting there5 min walk from Jongno 3-ga Station
  • On footOn foot 8 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Hanok Essay Seochon

Seochon, Seoul

Hanok Essay Seochon
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A private hanok with a courtyard, tucked deep in a Nuha-dong alley. Jacuzzi, fire pit and a light breakfast.

  • Getting there10 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station
  • On footOn foot 8 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

Ilrakdang Sarangchae

Jeonju Hanok Village

Ilrakdang Sarangchae
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A hanok in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village, with cypress-lined rooms that each have their own bathroom.

  • Getting there9 min by taxi from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 9 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Wangui Jimil

Saekjang-dong, Jeonju

Wangui Jimil
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A hanok hotel seven minutes’ drive from Jeonju Hanok Village, winner of the Jeonbuk architecture gold award.

  • Getting there19 min by taxi from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 3 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

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Stay Kkori

Bae-dong, Gyeongju

Stay Kkori
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Private hanok houses in Gyeongju for staying with your dog, each with a heated pool and a large kitchen.

  • Getting there10 min by taxi from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

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Dongnakwon

Jeonju Hanok Village

Dongnakwon
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A hanok guesthouse beside a 600-year-old ginkgo, in what was once a Bank of Korea residence. Eleven rooms.

  • Getting there9 min by taxi from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 9 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish info

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Goyo Byeolseo

Samdong-myeon, Namhae

Goyo Byeolseo
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A private house in Namhae made from a former village school, with bookshelves, desks and a cypress jacuzzi facing the sea.

  • Getting there44 min by taxi from Namhae Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 2 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

Chaewondang

Seomjingang Train Village, Gokseong

Chaewondang
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A hanok right by Seomjingang Train Village. Book ahead and breakfast is marsh-snail soup.

  • Getting there15 min walk from Gokseong Station
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Stay Roy

Geumsan-eup, Geumsan

Stay Roy
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A private hanok in Geumsan that takes one group a day, with an open-air-style tub and a private barbecue area.

  • Getting there8 min walk from Geumsan Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 3 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

3917 Majung

Hyanggyo-gil, Naju

3917 Majung
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A 13,000㎡ cultural complex around a restored 1939 house, with an old well and air-raid shelter.

  • Getting there16 min walk from Naju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 7 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Bonghwangjae Hanok Guesthouse
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A four-room hanok in old-town Gongju with free breakfast and an old-town walking tour.

  • Getting there19 min walk from Gongju City Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 9 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Gongju Hanok Village

Ungjin-dong, Gongju

Gongju Hanok Village
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A new-build hanok complex with traditional gudeul floor heating, 4 minutes on foot from Gongju National Museum.

  • Getting there5 min by taxi from Gongju City Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 7 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Gyeongju Oreung Hanok

Sajeong-dong, Gyeongju

Gyeongju Oreung Hanok
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (unaltered)

A Gyeongju hanok looking out on Namsan and the Five Royal Tombs, five minutes’ drive from Daereungwon and Hwangridan-gil.

  • Getting there5 min by taxi from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

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Cheongdam

Banjuk-dong, Gongju

Cheongdam
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A private hanok in Gongju with a small pond, a large bathroom for soaking and a foot bath facing the hanok.

  • Getting there9 min walk from Gongju City Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 4 sights
  • LanguagesKorean only

Haeunjae

Seochon, Seoul

Haeunjae
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

A whole L-shaped hanok with a courtyard, bedroom, dining room and movie room. There's a footbath by the sofa.

  • Getting there12 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station
  • On footOn foot 8 sights
  • LanguagesEnglish & Japanese info

Hakindang

Jeonju Hanok Village

Hakindang
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

The oldest heritage house in Jeonju Hanok Village, built in royal-court style by master carpenters of the late Joseon era.

  • Getting there10 min by taxi from Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal
  • On footOn foot 9 sights
  • LanguagesJapanese info

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