2023-04-13
12-17, Gukdang 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
This hanok (traditional Korean house) guesthouse is located right across from the Five Royal Tombs in Gyeongju. Because there are no obstructions on the way, the guesthouse enjoys a remarkable view of the ancient city. Located about 2.5 km from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Termina and about 2 km from Gyeongju Historic Areas, this guesthouse has a dignified yet comfortable atmosphere.
It is run by a mother-and-daughter team, whose attention to detail and care can be felt tangibly in the comfortably furnished rooms: well-maintained lawn and trees, double doors that help to prevent drafts and noises, and clean white bedding appreciated by many visitors. Rooms with ondol (under-the-floor heating system) are ideal for two. From walls covered by traditional Korean paper to clean and comfortable bedding, the room exudes comfort. A raised floor space in front of the room is a great place to see the scenery and a great place for photography.
Another strength of Gyeongju Oreung Hanok guesthouse is its accessibility. Hwangnidan-gil Street, a bustling street full of restaurants and cafes, is only a 15-min walk away, while Gyeongju’s famous sights such as Cheomseongdae Observatory, Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Gyeongju National Museum are only a 10-min drive away.
2023-04-12
7, Nammunan-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Daemyeongheon House is a modern hanok building integrating elements of European architecture. Its interior features design that cannot be found in traditional hanok, such as English herringbone-style floorboards and stained glasses. The kitchen has a well-preserved domestic furnace and items in the style of 1930s, exemplifying the unique atmosphere of this modern hanok. Daemyeongheon is also famous for its connection to Kim Gu (pen-name: Baekbeom), a prominent independence activist: When Kim fled to Ganghwado Island about a hundred years ago, Daemyeongheon was the place he stayed for about three months, and also a place where he presided over a village school. Traces of Kim’s stay can still be found in the building.
Daemyeongheon House is made up of three buildings of the main building, a detached building, and an annex. The area that the guests stay in is the annex. The annex has three rooms, a central wooden-floored hall (daecheong), raised floor (numaru), balcony (jjongmaru), and kitchen. The restroom, which is also fitted with a shower booth, is located outside the building. Since reservations are offered to only one group per day, visitors have the house to themselves during their stay. Because of the building’s unique characteristics, guests are prohibited from cooking indoors; instead, guests are provided with a complimentary breakfast, such as bread, tea, coffee, and fruit.
Paid programs on site include tea ceremony, azalea craft on traditional Korean paper, retro-style clothing rental, and photography. Guided tours are offered twice per day at 14:00 and 16:00. The tour takes about 0.5–1 hr and requires a fee of KRW 10,000 (including tea). However, visitors should check the date before their visit, as the guided tour is not available when there are any guests staying in the house.
2023-04-13
18-15, Gireumaje-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oryuheon House, located near Imhaho Lake in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, offers a chance to stay in a historic house from the Joseon period. The house, also known as Mogwa House, was built by Kim Won-jung, the third son of Sukjong-era rector of the National Academy Kim Bang-geol, when he formed a family of his own in 1678. It was designated as the National Folk Cultural Heritage No. 184. The door’s wooden frame and the open floor space exemplify the beauty of the literati house of the Joseon period, while the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate quarters) showcase the sophisticated architecture of the era. Anchae (women’s quarters) retains its original appearance, while the sarangchae was rebuilt in 1920. The construction of the Imha Dam in 1990 resulted in the house’s relocation to its present location.
The owner of the house resides in anchae and sarangchae. Guests have access to a space that includes a 2-kan room, which can accommodate up to 4, an open floor space, and a bathroom. Cooking is prohibited in the house, but guests can make use of a grill located on a small yard reserved for the guests. Korean-style breakfast, including menus like chicken porridge or lotus leaf rice, are offered free of charge in the morning. Nearby sights include the water sports activities in Imhaho Lake, Manhyujeong Pavilion, Hahoe Village, and Dosanseowon Confucian Academy.
2023-04-13
42-16, Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
Located in Gyo-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, 3917 Majung is a cultural space combining a hanok (traditional Korean house) cafe, modern cultural experiences, and hanok guesthouse. The name “3917 Majung” refers to its goal of “welcoming (majung) the modern culture of Naju in 1939 anew in the year 2017.” Spread out on a wide land area of 13,223 m2 are four buildings of Nanpajeong, Sarangchae, Mokseowon, and Siseoheon. All buildings take after the unique combination of Japanese- and Western-style housing commonly seen in the late Korean Empire period.
Nanpajeong is a pavilion constructed during mid-Joseon period, named after its most famous guest Jeong Seok-jin (pen-name: Nanpa), a scholar who led an uprising against Japanese imperialism in late Joseon period. There are two ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms in total, separated by a central wooden-floor hall (daecheong), one supporting 3 to 4 guests, one ideal for 2 to 3 guests. The restroom, which is also fitted with a shower booth, is located outside the building.
Eunhaengmok Room 1 and 2, which are housed in the Sarangchae building, are tatami rooms with balcony. Sarangchae’s shower and restroom is located in the building. Mokseowon is likewise made up of three tatami rooms, separated by open floor space and an attic. The shower and restroom is located outside the building. Siseoheon houses a 4-person room and the largest room in the complex, capable of supporting more than 10 guests. There are 2 restrooms and 2 restrooms with shower facilities, making the building ideal for group events.
2021-04-01
2-15, Maingyeteo-ro 40beon-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.
Good Guesthouse is located 5 min by foot from Mokpo Station. A local sculptor who had been working in the area for more than 20 years renovated a three-story building into this guesthouse. Indeed, sculptures made by the owner can be found in the guesthouse. Even the beds in the guesthouse were built by the owner.
There are five rooms in total, consisting of a 6-person family room, a heated floor ondol room, a double bedroom, and two twin bedrooms. The twin bedrooms have two super single beds and can accommodate up to 6 guests. The double bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a separate powder room. The ondol room is a double occupancy room with a maximum capacity of 6. The room has bedding sets for two, and additional bedding can be rented at an extra charge. The family room has three bunk beds, and can support up to 10 people. Each room has a bathroom attached to it.
Shared spaces include the kitchen and the living room, which has a TV. Guests can either choose to park in the building, or use the free public parking lot next to the guesthouse. There is a vending machine selling instant rice, ramen, and rice noodles in the guesthouse. The complimentary breakfast service offers bread, housemade jam, coffee, and milk. The guesthouse also enjoys excellent accessibility to tourist sites, with Yudalsan Mountain and Mokpo Modern History Museum located only 10 min away by foot. Mokpo’s famous CLB Bakery (formerly, Colombang Bakery), the first stop in the Mokpo bakery tour, is also located near the guesthouse.
2024-06-25
45, Dadaedong-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-261-0611
This hotel is located only 2 min by foot to Dadaepo Harbor Station, Busan Metro Line 1. It is popular among young adults, including those on business trips, thanks to its affordable rates.
Available room types include Standard, Deluxe, Premium, and Suite. Rooms tend to be comparatively smaller, but are furnished with a modern and comfortable interior, with high-quality amenities like bedding, towel, and robes. Superior Twin, Suite Twin, and Suite Ocean rooms have bathtubs. Suite Ocean in particular has a view of the port beyond the window. The hotel offers complimentary shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash, and body lotion.
Other onsite facilities include the parking lot and the Romantic Sunset Cafe on the 1st floor. The Cafe offers breakfast to the guests, who can enjoy coffee, soup, and bakery items at KRW 5,000 per guest. However, guests must make reservations for the breakfast during their check-in.
Check-in time is later than other hotels at 17:00, but check-out can be made until 12:00 noon. For those on business trips, discounts are available for consecutive stays. Dadaepo Raw Fish Center is reachable by foot, and famous sights such as Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams and Dadaepo Beach are a single metro stop away.
2023-04-13
66, Jangteojungang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-858-9100
Dawoo Motel is located in a lively street located in Pungsan-eup, Andong-si, and serves as a popular accommodation for visitors to Hahoe Village thanks to its affordable rates.
The five-story building houses 25 rooms, with the maximum occupancy of 50. The rooms are available in both Korean and bedroom styles. Bedrooms, which have beds and sofas, have a standard occupancy of 2 and a maximum of 3, while the twin room has a maximum occupancy of 4. Korean rooms have a standard occupancy of 2, but various ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms can house up to 5, 6, and 7 guests. Dawoo Motel thoughtfully requires no additional surcharge for additional guests in ondol rooms.
Not all rooms have bathtubs, so guests are advised to contact the front desk for their reservation. Guests are offered complimentary bottled water, beverages, and coffee. All rooms are furnished with TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, towels, basic toiletries, and hair dryer. Pets are allowed in the room, and services are also offered in English. Hahoe Village and Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy, which were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage, can be reached by car in 20 min.
2021-03-29
12, Gyerim-ro 106beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
ALLEY, a guesthouse located in the center of Gyeongju , is located only 3 min by foot from Gyeongju Station. Its supreme accessibility makes it a popular accommodation for backpackers in Gyeongju. There are no parking lots on the promise, but guests renting family rooms have access to parking services.
The first floor of the guesthouse has a lobby, common kitchen, luggage storage, and laundromat. The kitchen offers self-service complimentary breakfast. Visitors can make their own toasts and fried eggs to have with coffee and beverages. The second and third floors house guest rooms. The rooms available include single-occupancy rooms, double-occupancy rooms with single beds, double-occupancy rooms with bunk beds, triple-occupancy rooms with bunk beds, 4-person family rooms with bunk beds, and 4-person dormitory rooms with bunk beds. The family room supports up to five guests. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and door locks, and have restrooms with shower facilities. Amenities include towels, soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, toothpaste, and hair dryer. Guests also have access to the third floor’s open-air terrace, and may store their luggage there even before their check-in. Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex lies about 10 min from the guesthouse, while Cheomseongdae Observatory and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond can be found 20 min away.
2021-03-26
27-7, Deme 3-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
#This accommodation is a foreigner-exclusive tourist urban guesthouse. Korean residents are not permitted to use the services provided thereby.
This guesthouse is located in a residential district of Donam-dong in Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do.
It is housed in a two-story residential home, remodeled to contain 2- to 4-person rooms on the first floor, and a 4-person family room on the second. All rooms are fitted with ondol (under-the-floor heating system) and have thick mats for comfort.
Double Room is intended for two guests and can house up to 3. Deluxe Family Room has a TV in the room, while the Family Room has both a TV and a separate bathroom attached to the room. Amenities include shared kitchen, shared restroom, bathroom, and yard-facing terrace. Visitors can also contact the guesthouse to rent out the entire house.
Every morning, self-service breakfast is laid out for about an hour from 8:30 onward, consisting of coffee, tea, milk, breakfast cereal, bread, jam, and eggs. Visitors have access to complimentary shower items, personal towels, hair dryer, and kitchen utensils. Tongyeong Cable Car Terminal and Skyline Luge Tongyeong, and the Music Fountain are located 10 min away by foot.
2024-04-07
5218-26, Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004
Jeonju is the origin of the Joseon Dynasty and the exemplar of its culture, and this elegant hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel celebrates the beauty of the beloved city. As evident from its name, the hotel promises a comfortable stay in a hanok. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing one modern-style building and 14 hanok buildings that retain the graceful curve of the tiled roof. The surrounding scenery is that of mountains and fields surrounding the complex.
Taejogwan is one of the 11 residential buildings that are all named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. There are four rooms in the building, furnished with beds. Grade 1 Gold and Silver Rooms are notable for their king-sized back and whirlpool bath for the guests’ comfort. Each room is designed around a seamless combination of the unique beauty of hanok and modern comfort. The view of the wooden exposed beams (Gold Room), paintings on the wall, and the view of nature beyond the window wall recreate the unique scenery of the hanok,
Another star of the hotel is a hanok café and the Convention Center, which houses convention halls, such as Daejanggeum Hall and Hunminjeongeum Hall, that offer spaces for events of all sizes. The two hanok restaurants on the premise, Samtaegeuk and Samjogo Restaurants, are designated as COVID-19 Safe Restaurants by the city of Jeonju. Gyeonggijeon Shrine housing the portrait of Yi Seong-gye, King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty, can be reached by car in 6 min. Jeonju’s famous sights such as Jeonju Hanok Village can also be reached in a short time.