Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Seoro is a traditional hanok guesthouse located inside Jeonju Hanok Village. The hanok, which was built with pine trees and red clay with great care, is so well kept that the surfaces shine like mirrors. Located in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village, it is a convenient place to explore other places from. It is quite large in comparison to other hanok guesthouses. Main building and another main building that is separate from the other two are nestled inside the walls. There is a total of ten ondol rooms at Seoro. There is a total of seven adorable guest rooms for two where couples can stay. The guest rooms have a mini refrigerator, a television, and a private bathroom. Each room has a small veranda and changhoji -covered windows, which allows you to enjoy the unique atmosphere of hanok. Among the guest rooms, the Freedom and Truth rooms have unique a double-story structure with staircases. Rather than the standard double-story structure, it feels like you are going up to an attic, so the rooms are quite popular. Anchae has a living room and two bed rooms. Cooking inside the guesthouse is also possible as it has a refrigerator, an induction stove, and cooking utensils. Anchae also has an attic space that is connected with a stairway, and a bathroom with a bathtub. There is also a massage chair that will relieve fatigue from the travel. You can spend a lovely time exploring little corners of the front lawn, or admiring the view of hanok on the veranda. Seoro is located in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village. Jeondong Cathedral, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School are right around the corner. Jaman Mural Village, Pungnammun Gate, and Hanbyeokdang Pavilion are also within short walking distances.


Jeollanam-do(Jangseong-gun)

Stay Hwangryong is a tranquil hanok accommodation where the Hwangryonggang River flows in front. The hanok surrounded by a low stone wall is divided into two sections: Sarangchae and Anchae. The broad yard with flowering trees add more beauty to the landscape. The guest rooms of Stay Hwangryong include Hwangryong, good for six guests, Sarangchae 1 and 2 that are both good for two travelers, and a Maru that is the equivalent of a living room. The modern hanok retains the traditional beauty, while having added the convenience of modern facilities. Bright lightings on the ceiling and glass windows dressed in white curtains that replaced hanji give a more trendy look. Individual heating system per room, WiFi, and air conditioning are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a rice cooker, induction cooktop, and other kitchenware for those who wish to cook during the stay. Each room has a barbecue grill for guests to enjoy. The yard with plentiful sunlight is good for small gatherings, such as family gatherings and birthday parties.


Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Byulgung is a hanok pension complex facing the sea at the northeastern edge of the Taean Peninsula in Chungcheongnam-do. The long row of tiled roofs of the hanok house that has 12 guest rooms looks like a royal palace or a filming site of Korean dramas. Byulgung is a traditional hanok built in the old way by building frames such as rafters, pillars, girders, beams, and floors, and then making walls, roofs, and floors inside the house with a mixture of red clay and straw. Lying on the ondol room would make you feel like you are traveling back in time to the Joseon dynasty. Byulgung has a total of 12 hanok rooms. There are eight two-people rooms, three four-people rooms, and one seven-people room. While most rooms are ondol rooms, the Bobyeonggung and Cheonchinggung rooms have beds. The Geumugung, Cheonheolgung and Inmagung rooms have two-story structures with bed rooms upstairs. The Cheonchinggung, Cheonheolgung, Inmagung and Magalgung rooms have private terraces. Byulgung also offers convenience with indoor bathrooms and self-contained kitchens While preserving the beauty of traditional architecture. The kitchens are equipped with electric rice cookers, refrigerators, and cooking appliances. There is a good range of convenience facilities as well. You can enjoy a cup of tea in Modamjeong, which is a pavilion built inside the pension. The beachside walking trail is also always refreshing to walk on. The outdoor swimming pool right in front of the open sea is a plus. You can also enjoy the stunning view of the sea in the outdoor barbecue area. The beach in front of the pension is s private beach that can be only accessed by guests of Byulgung. You can catch clam and conch on the mudflat revealed at low tide. The pension provides tools for mudflat activities. Nearby tourist spots include Kkujinamugol Beach, which is 3 minutes away by car, and the long sandy Mallipo Beach, which 30 minutes away. Mandaehang Port where there is seafood street is also nearby. Farm Kamille Herb Garden that is famous for herbal teas is also worth a visit.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Bonghwa-gun)

Gwonjinsadaek House is an accommodation located in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, where you can enjoy the quaint atmosphere of an old hanok house. Gwonjinsadaek House is also known as Seongam Historic House named after Seongam Gwon Cheolyeon’s pen name, a scholar of the Joseon dynasty who built the house. The 130-year-old building was originally built in another nearby village, but it was moved to the current location in 1880. Built with Korean red pine (Pinus densiflora), this old hanok house has a grand scale with three indoor spaces: 56-kan main residence (bonchae), 3-kan byeolchae (annex), and 9-kan daemunchae (gatehouse). If you walk inside past the tall gate, the first thing that comes to the eyes is the wide sarangchae (study hall). To the left is a small study room built for students, but it is now called saesarangbang (new study room). There are four guest rooms available at Gwonjinsadaek House. There are two large rooms for five guests each, a medium sized room for four guests, and a small room for two guests. Apart from the largest room, all guest rooms are ondol (floor heated) rooms. Since it is an old hanok house, there are no showers and bathrooms inside the rooms, except in the newly renovated room which has a bathroom inside. No cooking inside guest rooms. Breakfast is available for an extra charge. However, the breakfast service has to be booked in advanced. Nearby are many things to see, including a historic site, old hanok houses, and a fifth-day market. It is also close to East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas in Seodong-ri, Bonghwa (National Treasure), House of Mansan (Important Folklore Cultural Heritage), Samijeong Falls, Gakhwasan Mountain, Guma Valley, and so on. Chunyangjang Market is held on every 4th and 9th of the month.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel is located near Jeonju Hanok Village. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing 11 residential buildings and other facilities. Modern hanok buildings are built on a line, blending with the surrounding nature to offer a comfortable stay. The name of the hotel is evident in the 11 residential buildings, all named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Sunjonggwan has six rooms in total. The rooms are divided into Gold and Silver Rooms, and are classified into Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 5 rooms, after the grading system used for government officials during the Joseon Period. Gold Rooms are located on the second floor, while the 1st floor is occupied by the Silver Rooms. Each room is furnished with a combination of hanok’s unique charms and modern comfort. Exposed wooden beams fill the room with a gentle scent of wood, while window walls offer an expansive view of the scenery outside. Restaurants such as Samtaegeuk Restaurant, the site of the hotel’s breakfast offering, and Samjogo Restaurant, a Korean restaurant serving lunch and dinnertime, are designated as COVID-19 Safe Restaurants by the city of Jeonju. The Convention Center, which houses a hanok cafe, also offers a number of different facilities for the guests. It takes only 10 min by car to reach most tourist sites in Jeonju.


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Gray Hotel 193 is located next to the stunning view of Busan's Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Gwangalli Beach. It is also known as a place of a great view as the open sea of Busan is visible through the glass window wall of the guest rooms. There is a total of 25 rooms, which are divided into Superior Double, Deluxe Double, Terrace Double, Family Twin, Ocean Deluxe, High Ocean Deluxe, Ocean Twin. Each floor has a styler (smart garment steamer), which is useful for long-term travelers and business travelers. The hotel has also installed the CESCO anti-virus system as well as air purifiers to all guest rooms to maintain pleasant room conditions. A breakfast service is available for guests. Guests can enjoy instant noodles, simple Korean dishes, toasts, cereals and coffee. Another complementary service to note is a beach mat rental service. Since the hotel is within walking distance from Gwangalli Beach, the hotel provides beach mats for guests to relax on the beach. Gray Hotel 193 is also close to various convenience facilities. Conveniently located, Millak Fresh Fish Center, Gwangalli Beach, a waterside park, and Gwangan Station are all just 15 minutes from the hotel on foot. BEXCO is only 8 minutes away by car.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Located within the Chojeong Culture Park in Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Chojeong Haenggung (“Temporary Palace”) offers a hanok (traditional Korean house) stay. Chojeong Haenggung was originally a temporary palace where King Sejong stayed for over a hundred days in 1444 for treatment of an eye disorder. It was burnt down in 1448, and restored in June 2020 as hanok culture experience facilities. The palace itself also contains a number of interesting sights, such as the exhibition hall, reading room, foot bath, and a chance to sample Chojeong’s famous mineral water. Hanok Experience Hall, which acts as an accommodation, has 12 rooms in total, including Sejonggwan, Soheongwan, Hunmingwan, and Jeongeumgwan. There are 10 four-person (maximum of six guests) rooms in the complex, and 2 six-person (maximum of eight guests) rooms. Each room has a slightly different structure, but all follow the Korean ondol (under-the-floor heating system) room format with a large wooden-floored hall or a raised open floor space. Rooms also come with an attached restroom with a shower booth. Cooking is prohibited in the room, but a microwave oven and an electric kettle allow the guests to prepare some instant food or reheat their food. Citizens of Cheongju are eligible for discounts.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

This hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel shows a different interpretation of hanok’s traditional beauty from Jeonju Hanok Village. The name of the hotel encapsulates Jeonju’s spirit as a city of tradition and art, and the exemplar of the state of Joseon. The hotel complex stands on a plot of land spanning 19,840 m2, containing 11 residential buildings and other facilities like hanok restaurants. Each residential building is named after the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Jeongjogwan contains six rooms, all built to modern comfort for all age groups. Grade 2 Silver and Gold Rooms, which can house up to 6 guests, are especially popular for families. The rooms combine modern comfort with hanok aesthetics, like wooden exposed beams and wooden furniture, which help to fill the room with the elegant fragrance of wood. The hotel has about 150 parking spots, a hanok cafe, and the Convention Center with spaces such as Daejanggeum Hall, Saimdang Hall, Chungmugong Hall, and Hunminjeongeum Hall. Samtaegeuk and Samjogo Restaurants are designated as COVID-19 Safe Restaurants by the city of Jeonju. Jeonju Hanok Village is reachable by car in about 7 min.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Saranggadeuk is a traditional hanok built in 1900, which was renovated as a guesthouse. You can enjoy the elegance and beauty of hanok from the veranda, rafter, and eaves. Saranggadeuk has an L-shaped structure offering a total of six ondol style guest rooms including Cherry, Lily, Pomegranate, Magnolia, Azalea and Rose rooms. The guest rooms are relatively spacious and decorated with cypress pieces, which creates a delicate woody scent. The standard number of guests for all guest rooms are two. The guest rooms have slightly different sizes and interior designs. For couples, the Cherry and Rose rooms would be comfortable. For group travelers, the Azalea room offers a large space. Each guest room has a bathroom where you can shower comfortably. The bedding provided in the guest rooms is Korean-style premium bedding that is kept clean and fresh. Although there are no cooking facilities inside the guest rooms, there is a water purifier, a microwave, and coffee and tea on the veranda in front of the guest rooms that anyone can use. The guesthouse provides breakfast including fresh toasts, seasonal fruits, and coffee. You can freely use the breakfast table prepared in the common veranda during the breakfast hours. In the large yard, there is a garden decorated with a small pond and pine trees. The view from the veranda is quite stunning. Saranggadeuk is located inside Jeonju Hanok Village. It is convenient to explore the nearby Jeondong Cathedral, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Choi Myeong Hee Literary Museum, Jaman Mural Village, Jeonju Woodblock Calligraphy Gallery, and Wanpanbon Cultural Center. Discount coupons for hanbok rental service, electric scooter rental service, and homemade chocolate pie baking class offered by partners are provided to all guests.