Hanok Heights: Traditional Korean Guesthouses

“With their traditional roofs and courtyards, as well as their thoughtful placement in relation to their surroundings, Hanok houses reflect a Korean architectural design that dates back to the 1500s and the Joseon Dynasty. Today, you can find protected neighbourhoods of Hanok houses in many Korean cities, and these five guesthouses give you the chance to experience them first hand.

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Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse, Seoul
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Located in the centre of Seoul, the Bukchon Hanok Village has been a traditional hillside neighbourhood for six centuries. In among the narrow streets of the village, you’ll find the Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse, which offers four authentic Hanok rooms and a traditional Korean breakfast served each morning. As well as exploring the Bukchon Hanok Village and its mix of small shops and residential houses, the guesthouse is close to famous landmarks including the Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung Palaces.

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Soi Hanok Stay, Gyeongju
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For authentic Korean hospitality within walking distance of many of the attractions of Gyeongju, the Soi Hanok Stay is a renovated Hanok guesthouse that combines traditional rooms and sleeping arrangements with some modern comforts, including WiFi and air-conditioning. In classic Hanok style, the seven rooms are arranged around a courtyard, the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the city. To see more Hanok architecture in the region, visit the Yangdong Folk Village, set in the forest on the banks of the Hyeongsan River.

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Xiwoo Hanok Guesthouse, Seoul
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The Jongno District has long been the bustling heart of Seoul, and although you can find all the trappings of a modern city here, you can still also discover a number of historic palaces, shrines and Hanok houses. The Xiwoo Hanok Guesthouse, which has won prizes for its architecture, is named for the welcome rain that arrives at just the right time. The four rooms look out onto a shaded courtyard, where your hosts serve traditional teas as part of your escape from the stresses of everyday life.

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Sungsim, Jeonju
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With over 800 Hanok houses, the Jeonju Hanok Village is the largest collection of traditional architecture anywhere in Korea. You can sleep in one of these abodes thanks to Sungsim, a cosy guesthouse in the centre of the village, which offers six traditional-style rooms and Korean breakfast each morning, as well as a terrace, courtyard and garden to enjoy. Among the many attractions of Jeonju, the guesthouse is a short walk from the Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center, a museum where you can learn more about how people lived during the period of the Joseon Dynasty.

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STAY256 Hanok Guesthouse, Seoul
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For an authentic experience in the heart of the capital, the STAY256 Hanok Guesthouse in Seoul offers seven rooms in a centuries-old building, arranged around a sunken, stone courtyard. As well as the traditional rooms, the guesthouse offers a communal lounge and kitchen, and is a short walk from a number of attractions, including the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Jogyesa Temple, and the Bukchon Hanok Village, where you can explore more examples of historic architecture along the neighbourhood’s narrow streets and alleyways.

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