2021-04-09
492-58, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-428-9980
Old Guam Seowon is a traditional Korean guesthouse located between Dongseong-ro and Seomun Market in Daegu. With land area of 2,300㎡, it has a total of six guestrooms, a shared living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The house has a large yard where guests can play various traditional Korean games such as "tuho" and "jaegichagi." In the backyard, guests can shoot arrows and try on traditional Korean clothes. Both the guestrooms and bathrooms were remodeled to have some of the modern conveniences. If you want, you can cook at the shared kitchen. Bread and cup noodles are served for breakfast. Situated in a residential area downtown, it's both quiet and very conveniently located for those planning to tour the city. Nearby popular tourist destinations include E-World, Daegu Nature Park & Spa Valley, Seomun Market, Gukchaebosang Memorial Park, and Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, with easy public transportation to and from the downtown area.
2021-04-09
46-5, Onhyejungma-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2065-3749
Nosongjeong, also called the “Placenta Chamber of Yi Hwang” (pen-name: Toegye, 1501-1570), is named after the pen-name ‘Nosong’ of Yi Hwang’s grandfather Yi Gye-yang. It is said that Yi Gye-yang abandoned his government position after he fell victim to the Gyeyujeongnan Suppression (a coup d’état instigated by Suyang Prince, who became King Sejo of Joseon, in 1455) and returned to his hometown in Bonghwa, where he devoted himself to teaching students. He built the house in its current location by a coincidence of saving a monk. The Placenta Chamber of Yi Hwang, which is situated deep in the house, consists of an Ondol (Korean floor heating) Room and a small numaru (upper floor) with a unique design. The gate bears a signboard with the word ‘Seonglimmun’ written by Hakbong Kim Seong-il (a direct disciple of Yi Hwang), which derives from the fact that the mother of Yi Hwang, Chuncheon Park, had a conception dream about Confucius entering the main gate with his disciples. Nosongjeong has an Ondol room in the west, with a numaru and a maru (wooden floor) in the east, which could accommodate 20 to 30 students. The signboard of Noseongjeong is believed to have been written by Han Seok-bong (a leading calligrapher of the mid-Joseon period). The structure of Nosongjeong is considered an invaluable resource for studies on the principles of building a half-hipped roof. The shrine is situated east of Nosongjeong, between which there was a juniper aged over 400 years from which the name of Nosongjeong was originated as people called the juniper as an old (no) pine (song). However, the original juniper has been replaced by its younger juniper tree with an umbrella shape of the top.
2023-04-13
190, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-823-9001
Gurume Resort is where early traditional Korean guesthouses are located. The traditional Korean houses were relocated to this place after a flood. The resort consists of seven traditional Korean houses named "Baksanjeong,” "Cheongongjeong,” "Gamdongjaesa,” "Palhoedangjaesa,” "Gyenam Old House,” "Seounjeong,” and "Chilgok Old House." Built in the 17th century, "Baksanjeong" is the oldest house there, and it has one guestroom. “Cheongongjeong,” “Gamdongjaesa,” and “Palhoejaesa” were built in the 18th century, whereas "Seounjeong,” "Gyenam Old House,” and "Chilgok Old House" were built in the 19th century. For this reason, the traditional Korean houses look slightly different from each other with one thing in common: they were all renovated and equipped with comfortable modern facilities while preserving most of the features of a traditional Korean house. All the guestrooms are furnished with bathroom with shower and air conditioning system. A hi-tech security system is also installed to ensure the safety of the guests. In addition to Gurume Resort, Happy Traditional Village also has a book café housed in a traditional Korean house as well as dining restaurant, experience rooms, and plaza, allowing the visitors to lodge and engage in a wide range of activities. There is a special package for staying at an old traditional Korean house and using the auxiliary facilities. For more information on various events and news, please visit the Happy Traditional Village website.
2021-04-01
560, Yongma-ro, Sabeol-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5230-9818
Songgang Jeongsa is a traditional Korean guesthouse located near Gyeongcheondae along Nakdonggang River with a beautiful landscape. The traditional Korean house is designed to be in harmony with the natural surroundings. The single-story house has two guestrooms: one “ondol” room without a bed and one guestroom with a bed. The guesthouse has a shared kitchen and a living room decorated with traditional items. The guesthouse owner also runs the Traditional Food Research Society, where you can experience and enjoy traditional Korean food upon reservation. It also serves traditional Korean tea and snacks that are healthy and delicious. You can rent a bicycle from the guesthouse to go for a ride along Gyeongcheondae and Nakdonggang River. Nearby tourist destinations within walking distance from the guesthouse include Sangju Bicycle Museum, Donam Seowon, and Sangju Museum. The room rates and services are subject to change in the middle of summer and during peak season, so be sure to ask the guesthouse owner for details before booking a room.
2023-04-13
136-1, Wonhyo-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2473-8329
Hwarang Hostel is located near Daereungwon in Gyeongju.
The three-story guest house has ten rooms in all, and there are two types of rooms - double and quad. Every room is equipped with exclusive toilet and bathroom for the user’s convenience.
The atmosphere of the lobby on the first floor is very relaxing and cozy, furnished with various kinds of books including travel guides.
Communal PC and fax, refrigerator, and washing facility are available. Daereungwon ancient tombs, Cheomseongdae observatory, and Donggung & Wolji palace site are within walking distance from the guest house.
Hwarang Hostel boasts of the best location considering the transportation and tourist destinations. You can also rent a bike for 7,000 won a day.
2023-04-13
932, Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2705-8121
According to a Korean myth, Gyerim Forest in Banwolseong Fortress, Gyeongju is the birthplace of Silla Kingdom founder Kim Alji (of Gyeongju Kim’s Clan) about two thousand years ago. Gyerimgung Hanok Pension is located 2 kilometers from Banwolseong Fortress and is named after the forest. Inside the gate are guestrooms named “Yoseok Room” with a large window in the detached building, “Sirim Room” and “Alji Room” in the main building, and “Asadal Room” and “Asanyeo Room” right next to it. The guesthouse has a shared kitchen and two “wondumak” (a Korean lookout hut on stilts usually in a melon field for guests to use). Barbecue facilities are also available upon reservation. The guesthouse offers a number of fun traditional programs including “Starting a Fire for Traditional Korean Iron Pot,” “Neolttwigi,” and “Yunnori.” Gyeongju Oreung in the vicinity of the guesthouse is a great place to take a walk. Nearby popular tourist destinations include Banwolseong Fortress, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Daereungwon Tomb Complex. The guesthouse can be a great choice for those looking for a quiet place to stay overnight because it's situated in a residential area slightly off the main tourist zone.
2023-04-13
45-5, Susan 1-gil, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-7848
Susan Motel in Susanhang Port has a total of 10 rooms, most of which offer a great view of the East Sea. The Twin Room has the best view of all, and it’s one of the best places to enjoy the sunrise in comfort. All the rooms have a terrace. The "Ondol Condo Room," and "Twin Condo Room," have a kitchen where the guests can cook. Susanhang Yatch Marina is very accessible to those wishing to enjoy water sports. Susangbong Peak Observatory is just a 5-minute walk from the motel, commanding a great view of Mulchi Beach to the north and Hajodae Beach to the south. Osan Beach and Osan-ri Prehistory Museum are only 2 kilometers away from the motel as well, with Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach a mere 15-minute ride from the motel. The motel is very conveniently located, with both Yangyang Express & Intercity Bus Terminal and Yangyang International Airport nearby.
2021-04-09
20-17, Oeamminsok-gil, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-541-0023
Pungduck Old House is located in Oeam Folk Village. The name “Pungduck (or Pungdeok)” comes from the penname of Lee Taekju, the seventh-generation descendant of historical figure Lee Sajong who earned the penname “Pungdeok” while serving as the Governor of Pungdeok-gun, Gwanghae-do. The old house is “ㅁ”-shaped, with “ㄴ”-shaped building and “ㄱ”-shaped building right over it. Behind the main building is a knoll that serves as a wall of the house. Detached buildings called “sarangchae” and “byeolchae” are used as a guesthouse where guests can experience an old traditional Korean house. The "sarangchae" with area of 40㎡ has two rooms, one living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a toenmaru (narrow wooden porch running along the outside of a room). The “byeolchae” has a large spacious room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a low wooden bench called “pyeongsang” in front of the “sarangchae” and “byeolchae.” Pungduck Old House is also well-known for its traditional red chili paste, so it offers a Traditional Red Chili Paste Class where participants can buy or make their own red chili paste, soybean paste, and grain syrup using traditional recipes. There is a fee for participating in the class, so make a reservation when booking.
2023-04-13
13-6, Daeya-ro, Gonam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-4101
Sosori Wind (Room on the 1st and 3rd floors; rooms with kitchen on the 2nd floor. Living room. Two bathrooms.) Myeongji Wind (Kitchen on the 1st floor. Room on the 2nd floor. 1 bathroom), Ipsaem Wind (Kitchen and living room on the 1st floor. Room on the 2nd floor. Attic room. Two bathrooms. Two shower booths.)
Honey Room No. 101 (Kitchen on the 1st floor. Living Room. Two rooms. Room on the 2nd floor. Two bathrooms). Honey Room No. 102 (Room with kitchen. Living room with bathroom). Pine Room No. 101 (One room). Pine Room No. 201 (Kitchen and living room on the 1st floor. Room with loft. Bathroom and shower stall). Pine Room No. 202 (Kitchen and living room on the 1st floor. Two rooms on the 2nd floor. One bathroom and one shower stall).
2023-04-13
50, Noseongsanseong-gil, Noseong-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-735-1215, +82-10-6310-1139
Located in Noseong-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Myeongjae Historic House was built by Yun Jeung (pen-name: Myeongjae, 1629-1714), a scholar during the reign of King Sukjong (r. 1674-1720) of the Joseon Dynasty. It is said that although the king granted him a government post on eighteen occasions, Yun, being a straightforward sort of person, declined them all. As he practiced the virtue of simplicity and sharing in life and taught it to younger generations, the house escaped destruction during the Donghak Peasant Revolution (1894) and the Korean War (1950-1953) thanks to the efforts of his disciples. Thus, in keeping with his character, the house looks moderate compared to the homes of other aristocrats, although it exhibits a refined interior and a scientific design. The house consists of a sarangchae (men’s quarters), anchae (women’s quarters), and daecheongmaru (main floored room) configured in a square layout. The sarangchae itself consists of the keun sarangbang (large room) flanked by a daecheong and a numaru with an open view of the village and a mountain, the jakeun sarangbang (small room), the ansarangbang (inner room), and the daemungan (gate). To the right of the house is the spectacular sight created by a platform filled with hundreds of crocks for traditional sauces and condiments. The wall situated between the sarangchae and the anchae was designed to prevent people from looking into the anchae. There is also an open space below the wall from which one could see the shoes of a visitor, thus enabling the occupants of the anchae to know whether there was a visitor or not in the sarangchae. In addition, the gotganchae (storage quarters) situated next to the anchae is designed in such a way that it diminishes in size towards the north because the summer wind blowing from the south escapes the narrow passageway of the north, so it blows faster and the surrounding area gets colder, while the wind winter blowing from the north escapes the large passageway of the south, protecting the building from the bitter wind of the north. Therefore, the storeroom at the north end of the gotganchae remains cool even in summer, thereby preserving the things (food and other commodities) stored there. The guestrooms of the house include the three sarangbang rooms in the sarangchae building and the geonneonbang (a room opposite the main living room) in the anchae. The entire sarangchae building including the numaru can be rented too. Guests can also rent the thatched-roof byeolchae in the courtyard, which features a choyeondang equipped with a sound system and a beam projector, as well as a modern bathroom, for group meetings or performances. The house also runs a variety of paid traditional experience programs including Gukak (Korean classical music), tea ceremony, natural dyeing, and so on. Other noteworthy features of the house include the sarangchae’s distinctive gate, which combines a sliding door with a hinged door, the looming presence of a mountain to its rear, and the little round island (pond) planted with an old crape myrtle at its front.