2020-12-12
42, Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5207-0580
Hill House Hotel is a business hotel located at the foot of Mt. Namsan Park in Seoul. The hotel opened in 2006 with 40 rooms in all. There are various types of rooms including double room, twin room, deluxe twin room, and suite room. The hotel is earning raves for the neat and clean condition of its rooms. In particular, the hotel is ideal for travelers who prefer quiet accommodations since it is located in a residential area.
The room offers various amenities. Free Internet is available in all rooms, and a notebook PC is available for use at the communal space in the lobby. Complimentary breakfast of toast, coffee, cereal, etc. is offered. There is a communal microwave in the cafeteria, too. A baggage counter is also available for customers’ convenience.
The hotel offers easy access to public transportation, being located near Subway Hoehyeon Station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong Station. You can visit Namsan Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market, etc. on foot. Myeongdong is a mere 10-minute walk from Namdaemun Market. With large department stores and duty-free shops, Myeongdong is a hot place for foreign travelers. The hotel is also near Cheonggyecheon, so it is recommended to travelers who want to enjoy a tour of downtown Seoul.
2019-12-05
52-11, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3255-1289
“The Place Seoul” is located in a small alley in Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is a guesthouse made by remodeling an 80-year-old traditional Korean house. The ondol room furnished with traditional beddings is popular not only among foreigners but also among Koreans due to its special ambience. The ceiling of the room dates back to 80 years ago. The rafter put on the roof at the time of construction of the house shows the antiqueness of the house. The toenmaru (a narrow wooden porch running along the outside of a room) that comes alive with the frequent coming and going of people adds to the ambience of the traditional Korean house, with the Sansuyu (corni) tree and vegetable garden beside the Korean-style house creating a leisurely atmosphere.
Beyond being a mere place to sleep in, “The Place Seoul” aims to be a composite cultural space whose motto is “the place to fill.” A simple wedding or a small-scale performance is held in the garden during the day. The rooms can be rented for small meetings.
“The Place Seoul” sponsors “WWOOF KOREA,” an NGO promoting environment-friendly agriculture as well as the right dietary life, “Slow Food Korea,” and “Slow Box.” As such, the place serves a special healthy breakfast consisting of homemade bread, handmade yogurt, and organic fruits and vegetables. In addition, the toilet paper, detergent, shampoo, etc. provided are all environment-friendly products.
“The Place Seoul” is located on Gyedong-gil Road, a famous tourist attraction in Seoul. It offers easy access to Bukchon Hanok Village, which is on the other side of the Gyedong-gil alley, as well as other major tourist attractions within walking distance including Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, and Insa-dong. The convenient location of “The Place Seoul” makes it easy to tour downtown Seoul.
2020-12-19
116, Ingye-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-5177-0000
Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye is InterContinental Hotel Group's (IHG) first business hotel to open in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Located at the center of the city, Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye aims to offer convenient services to tourists traveling within areas of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. A total of 249 double and twin bedrooms take up the 3rd to the 14th floor of the hotel, offering a great view of the city park. All rooms are equipped with an i-Pod docking station and offer free Wi-Fi connection. Not only does the hotel provide free breakfast for in-house guests, but it also has a Grab & Go Bar where guests can enjoy a light meal as well as freshly brewed coffee.
2021-04-09
12, Seodang-gil Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-6711-6427
Seongcheondaek House with about 300 years' history is an old hanok guesthouse located in Cheongun-ri at the entrance to Juwangsan Mountain, which can be reached by driving along Yongjeoncheon Stream from Cheongsong County in Gyeongsangbuk-do. With the tranquil surrounding atmosphere among houses in the alley, the house features a typical square-shaped structure of the mountain region.
Seongcheondaek House is presumed to have been bought by Im Chun-seop, a high-ranking official during the reign of King Gojong (r. 1863-1907) of the Joseon Dynasty, but its exact construction date is unknown. It was designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 172 in 1984.
This cozy hanok house consists of the main gate with straw-thatched roof, square-shaped Anchae (Women’s Quarters), middle gate, Sarangbang (master’s room), tea room, old stable, Daecheongmaru (hall between rooms) overlooking the courtyard with beautiful scenery, and so on. In particular, guests can enjoy a romantic atmosphere from Daecheongmaru by appreciating the scene of falling raindrops or melting snow from the edges of the eaves.
The Munganchae (gate building) consisting of a bathroom and a kitchen has a straw-thatched roof and a renovated interior for the guests’ convenience. The square-shaped Anchae is composed of two guestrooms (Sarangbang and Anbang) and a reading room (Utbang). The rooms feature a traditional construction style with cozy and clean interior items including a small wooden table as well as clean beddings. In addition, a kitchen is situated in front of Anbang, displaying traditional kitchen appliances including a fireplace and two large iron pots, unlike a modern-style kitchen in Munganchae. Daecheongmaru of Anchae offers an open view of the outdoor landscape through two large wooden windows. In addition, a deep groove in the middle of the yard in front of Daecheongmaru catches one’s eyes. The groove is said to have been made due to the rubbing of the foot on the ground when weaving hemp cloth hundreds of years ago.
Guests can enjoy relaxation both during daytime and nighttime under a starry sky in the yard where a small wooden bedstead and a stone table are situated. Moreover, the house provides folk games such as neolttwigi (Korean see-sawing game) and tuho (pitch-pot) as well as the family art therapy program wherein family members can understand each other better through a painting and drawing activity. Surrounding tourist attractions include Juwangsan National Park and Jusanji Reservoir.
2019-12-05
154, Chunghyoseoak-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5651-1253
Huewon (休垣)
Huewon is a cozy hanok guesthouse located in Seoak-dong, Gyeongju. Since Gyeongju had been the capital of the Silla Dynasty for about a thousand years, Huewon is surrounded by various cultural heritage sites such as Tomb of King Muyeol, Tomb of King Jinji, and Seoakseowon Confucian Academy with a serene atmosphere.
Built in the 1970s and renovated later, Huewon started its accommodations service around 2011. Entering the gate, one can see a square-shaped courtyard giving a very bright and warm impression, in the middle of which is an old beautiful magnolia tree that is popular among visitors.
The garden is well-arranged with flower trees and bonsai trees and decorated with vintage items such as an old well and a water pump. Behind the house, the surroundings along with the low-altitude Seondosan Mountain make for beautiful seasonal scenery.
This cozy and pleasant hanok house has been well-maintained with the will and care of the owner, preserving the traditional hanok features including columns, beams, and rafters of the ceiling that show traces of time past.
The guestrooms are bright and clean with a delicate fragrance. Aside from red clay walls and clean beddings, however, there are no other additional facilities such as BBQ set because the guesthouse seeks to offer guests a quiet, healthy, and stable environment.
The guesthouse’s host, who has lived in Gyeongju for about 30 years and has engaged in promoting Gyeongju’s cultural heritages, willingly recommends to guests special travel destinations in Gyeongju and tells stories about Gyeongju.
In particular, the way to Dobongseodang Village School located behind Huewon is highly recommended by the host. Going up to the village school early morning, one is treated to a fantastic open view of Gyeongju in the fog. Moreover, Namsan Mountain, nicknamed Outdoor Museum since it is full of various Buddhist statues and towers here and there, is another recommended destination near the guesthouse.
2023-04-13
136, Hongdu-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4205-1110
'Located in Hongnae-dong, Suncheon, Suncheonman Bay Haeryongseong Fortress Gotaek is the head house of the Suncheon Moon clan and has long been inhabited by the descendants of Moon Wi-se (pen-name: Poongam), who rendered distinguished services to the Joseon dynasty as a Righteous Army during the Japanese Invasion in 1592.
The house, with its long history of 300 years, was known as a wealthy and warm-hearted family house in the Suncheonman Bay area that used to provide a hearty meal for passers-by in the sarangbang (men’s quarters), and also produced three queens during the Goryeo Dynasty.
As the house is surrounded by low hills where various seasonal herbs including mugwort, water parsley, and other medicinal ingredients grow, it offers guests a wild tea ceremony experience. It also offers a pork belly BBQ with water parsley in the evenings. Guests can see animals like roosters and Jindo dogs. In particular, the ‘Seungjiwon room’ consists of a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and kitchen, making it popular among family groups.
2021-04-05
695-9, Songui-ro, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-2629-0121
The Hanchaedang Hanok Stay Center consists of two hanok buildings with the same traditional structure, including a tiled-roof, maru (wooden floor), and gudeul (Korean floor heating system). The interiors offer a harmonious combination of modernity and the features of a traditional hanok house. Each room has a low table for four people, a central living room with en suite toilet and bidet, a main room (Anbang) with an en suite bathtub, toilet and bidet, another room (Geonneonbang), and a kitchen with a wine bar table. The main room has two sets of bedding for four people, while the other room has one set of bedding for two people. The extra bedding is always placed inside the wardrobe. Guests can cook in the kitchen, but they may only hold a BBQ outside. (There is a charge for the BBQ set.) The house overlooks the school playground below the building and the beach in the distance. The Hanchaedang is also a well-known film location with great interiors and attractive exterior views that have featured in various interview programs and TV dramas.
2020-12-16
94, Dongheon-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-3722-9898
Located near Jungang Lake Park in Seosan City, Chungcheongnam-do Province, the Seosan Aria Hotel has 80 guestrooms with a capacity of about 160 people in total. It consists of the main building (seven-story), new building (six-story), annex building (four-story), and deluxe building (four-story), and has a large parking lot with one parking space per room. The hotel has three types of rooms, each designed with a different concept and structure: The Garden Rooms, situated on the top floor (8F) of the main building, consist of a room and a roof-top garden; the Studio Rooms (82㎡), with a maximum capacity of 4 people, are equipped with a home theater system; and the Duplex-type rooms. The Hotel is 1km from Seosan City Hall and a variety of department stores, and offers easy access to public transportation.
2020-09-09
18-26, Dongnyeok-gil, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-8616-6725
Doraemi House is a hanok stay type of tourist accommodation located in the village of Dorae, Naju City, Jeollanam-do Province. The house was named Doraemi, meaning “the beauty (mi) of Dorae”, in the hope of conveying the beauty of the village. The accommodation consists of three hanok structures - the Bonchae, Sarangchae, and Byeolchae. The Bonchae consists of two bedrooms with a garret; the Sarangchae has 2 bedrooms flanked by a living room; and the Byeolchae, located on a hill, is a cozy single room, with a wooden swing placed in front of the building. Doraemi House is decorated with cozy, natural items that create a relaxing atmosphere. A pleasant forest trail passes by the house and leads to Gyeeunjeong Pavilion, one of the village’s three pavilions, and a small pond. The owner of the house has established a small reading space filled with picture books next to the Bonchae building, where guests can enjoy reading amid a tranquil atmosphere.
2020-12-10
6, Nojeokbong-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-8340-8004
Deungdae Guesthouse in Mokpo is run by a village enterprise named Deungdae Co., Ltd. The guesthouse opened in May 2018 following the remodeling of a 35-year-old hospital building as part of an urban regeneration project for the entire area of Mokwon-dong, which is the old downtown of Mokpo. Deungdae, a Korean word meaning “lighthouse,” signifies lighting and guiding directions in the backward old downtown of Mokpoo like a lighthouse.
The whole atmosphere of the interior is modern and clean. The rooms are furnished with only the essential facilities to make the area as wide as possible. The rooms are painted in pastel tone to create a stable, comfortable ambience.
On the first floor of the building is “Small Morning,” a cafe and communal lounge run by Deungdae Guesthouse. On the third floor are 5 single bed rooms for solo travelers, 4 twin rooms with private bathrooms, a communal kitchen available for cooking, and a communal bathroom. In the communal bathroom, free use of washing machine, toiletries, dryer, magic dryer, and hair straightener are available. In the morning, Korean-style breakfast of soup and side dishes personally cooked by the host is served in the community room on the third floor. Noteworthy is the fact that a first-aid kit is made available in the red box installed on the wall on the third floor for easy use by anyone.
The guesthouse displays the travel guide of Mokpo and leaflets. It is possible to get concierge service for the travel courses from the host. Located 200m away from Mokpo Station, the guesthouse offers easy access to important tourist attractions such as Nojeokbong Peak, Mt. Yudalsan, and Mokpo Modern History Museum, which are 5~15 minutes away on foot.