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.
2020-09-09
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.
2023-04-13
13-40, Jungheung-ro, Bonggang-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4665-9301
Opened in 2008, Yeongyeongdang, meaning ‘a house with fine sunshine’, is a hanok stay facility located about 6km from Gwangyang-eup in Jeollanam-do. It is set amid the beautiful scenery of Baegun Reservoir, Baegunsan Mountain, and Bibongsan Mountain, of which the family room commands a particularly good view. Yeongyeongdang has 5 guestrooms in total, each of which is equipped with an individual bathroom with bathtub and a toilet. The heating system consists of traditional Korean floor heating (gudeul), a boiler, an air-conditioner, and glass doors and windows to keep out cold draughts. Cooking is not permitted inside the rooms, but guests can use the large communal cooking room, which also provides snacks and has a beverage vending machine. Guests can also enjoy a BBQ or a meal in the courtyard where a wooden table is placed for that purpose. As there are no shops around the house, guests should bring food and other necessities with them. The rooms will be heated in advance if guests inform the owner of their expected arrival time.
2021-04-09
30, Hyoryeong-ro 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-02-3474-9108
Urban Place Gangnam located near Gangnam Station, Seoul is a 20-story building with 257 guestrooms. Parking is available on the basement up to the sixth floor. There are easy means of public transportation in the vicinity of the hotel including Gangnam Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, which is a mere 2-minute walk from the hotel. All the guestrooms are furnished with a kitchen, making it a great choice for business travelers and family tourists alike. There is a coin laundry on the 1st floor. The lobby on the first floor is very comfortable with various newspapers, magazines, and books, with a bakery & cafe right next to the lobby. The fitness gym is on the 9th floor, where you can enjoy a view of the city while working out. The hotel also has a conference room for business travelers who need to meet with their clients. Since it is located in Gangnam, the hub of public transportation, it’s very easy to get to many of the popular tourist destinations in Seoul.
2021-04-01
439, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5355-3029
Located in Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu at the very heart of Seoul, Sieunjae is a hanok with a longstanding tradition. It has three guestrooms including the anbang (main room), byeolchae (detached building), and jakeunbang (small room). The anbang is the only room with a living room, where various items of old furniture, including a comfortable sofa, create an antique atmosphere. The communal bathroom and toilets are supplied with toiletries, while the communal kitchen is equipped with cooking equipment and a washing machine.
The house can be rented either as individual accommodations or in its entirety. As it is situated in Jongno-gu, at the very heart of Seoul, guests can easily reach many nearby major tourist attractions. Car users are advised to use the public parking lot as the house has no parking spaces. Entering by a small gate, the little flowerbed comes into sight. This old hanok shows traces of repair works on the tiled roof.
2023-04-13
16-10, Jungang-daero 180beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
051-441-0708
Le IDE:A Hotel is a boutique hotel opened in 2017. Located near Busan Station, Dong-gu, Busan, it has large rooms with area of over 33㎡ and comes with a large bed and a whirlpool bathtub. The 9-story building houses a total of 55 rooms that can accommodate up to 160 people in all. The rooms on the fifth floor offer a great view of Busan Harbor Bridge and the ocean. Some of the rooms are furnished with personal safe and closet for long-term guests. The Business Rooms with area of 16㎡ look like a studio room with some office supplies. The Group Rooms can accommodate up to 17 people, and they are available in both Korean ondol (floor-heated) rooms and those with a bed. The hotel is conveniently located near Busan Station and other means of public transportation such as metro bus, making it easy to get to other parts of the city. Nearby tourist destinations include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, Yongdusan Park, Taejongdae, and Downtown Busan.