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Contents

Seoul: A City Full of Surprises 04 Details

Hanok Guesthouses 06 Address
Soriwool Guesthouse / Moon Guesthouse 08 Contact for Inquiry
Website
Sopoong Guesthouse / Irang Guesthouse
WWOOF Korea Guesthouse / Manaedang
10
12 Rates
Stay
Eugene House / Dahmsojung 14 Check-in / Check-out times
Kundaemunjib / Rakkojae 16 How to get there
Hueahn Guesthouse / Chiwoonjung 18 Wifi Wifi
Breakfast
Look into Times and
People through Hanok 20
Day Issued date a designation
certificate
Stay in
Guesthouses 22
Language Service Available
Stay Korea / My Hongdae Guesthouse 24
A. bnb / Sutome Guesthouse 26
En English Ch Chinese
Yehadoye Guesthouse / Uwa Guesthouse 28 Jp Japanese Fr French

Local Stitch / Urbanwood Guesthouse 30 Th Thai

Bauhaus / KPOPSTAY 32 Sp Spanish In Indonesian

Hide & Seek Guesthouse / Tiger House 34

From a place to stay

To a place to visit 36
Making Memories Special
Templestay 38 at Guesthouses and Templestays
International Seon Center / Geumsunsa Temple 40
Myogaksa Temple / Jinkwansa Temple 42
Jogyesa Temple / Hwagyesa Temple 44

Map, Subway Map 46

Travelers' Information 51

※ This guidebook is based on information acquired as of December 2014.

What We Look for in Good Accommodations :

We collected information from guesthouses for foreign tourists and hanok guest houses which have acquired
a designation certificate from each district office in Seoul (as of August 31, 2014), hotels, and motels via
telephone and written surveys. We have also incorporated opinions from an advisory committee consisting
of specialists in hotels and tourism, humanities, hanok architecture, and interior design, as well as onsite
investigations by reporters. Finally, accommodations with special stories have been selected based on a com-
prehensive evaluation in terms of historic significance, the background of owners, spatial uniqueness, and
cultural and artistic value.

▶ The Guesthouses Introduced in This Guidebook are Designated as ‘Guesthouses for Foreign
Tourists.’ What Are They?
Introduced on January 1, 2012, the scheme allows non-Korean tourists to experience life in an ordinary
household in Korea’s urban areas by offering lodging services.
▶ The Hanok Guesthouses Introduced in This Guidebook are Designated as ‘Hanok guesthouses’
What Is It?
Hanok guesthouses refers to an establishment that offers tourists an opportunity to use all things Korean, eat
Korean food, or learn about Korean culture within a hanok building, defined as a structure whose main frame
consists of wood with a traditional tiled roof that reflects Korea's traditional aesthetics. The establishment
must have all the appropriate facilities to offer traditional cultural experience programs. The scheme was first
introduced on October 7, 2009.

Publication Date January 2015 Published by Seoul Metropolitan Government (Tourism Policy Division) Publisher Mayor of Seoul
Metropolitan Government Planning & Production Seoul Tourism Organization Design aCreative
 What is the first thing that comes to your mind
when you are asked to pick the greatest highlights of your trip?
No doubt, the place where you chose to stay would be the first.

Seoul: Seoul is a dynamic city that is hard to describe in a few words.

A City Full of
There are so many options when it comes to picking accomodations
that you can feel overwhelmed at first.

Surprises Here, we introduce some special guesthouses in Seoul

that each have a story to tell.
Templestay offers tourists serenity as well as a time to reflect.
The experience will surely make your trip extra special.

Hanok Guesthouse
Accommodations Meet
Guesthouses that Tradition and History
welcome you like an old Templestay: a chance
friend to rediscover yourself in
peace and calmness
Where the
Past intersects
the Present

Hanok
Guesthouse

12 Introducing
unique
Hanok Guesthouses

Hanok Gives Off Whiffs of Earthy Scents

Listen to Chirping Birds Outside the Window

Sit on the Wooden-floored hall and savor the fresh air and warm sun.
Feel your head clear and your worries melt away in the wind.
Hanoks are places where the past and the present meet,
reliving the atmosphere of Seoul in its past days.
People who befriend nature and enjoy being together with their neighbors
continue to live in Hanoks today, spreading the culture of Korea that is imbued
with nature and history.
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Defining Grace and Refinement Guesthouse with a View

Soriwool Guesthouse
Regular Performance 'Defining Grace and Refinement'
46 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 650m from Anguk Station Line 3,
Exit 1
+82-2-576-5556
www.soriwool.com
50,000 KRW - 130,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
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Moon Guesthouse
If you walk straight from Anguk Station exit number 4, called Un-
hyeon Palace where Emperor Gojong, the last king of Joseon Dynasty
and the first Emperor of the Korean Empire used to stay. Currently,
Moon guesthouse is located where the palace existed, so historical
glory lingers around every corner of the guesthouse.
In front of brightly colorful flowers are two doors that lead to
Moon guesthouse, each leading to the main and annex. Both buildings
are connected with a passage.
The main building can be modified into one large space by simply
lifting and fixing the sliding doors. It is wide enough for those looking
for a large room or even a venue for corporate workshops. The annex
faces the main building across the spacious courtyard and consists of
three cozy rooms.
Various Korean cultural experience programs such as making
rubbings, drawing orchids on traditional folding fans, practicing the tea
ceremony and so on are conducted in Moon guesthouse. Even people
Soriwool QR who are not staying here can join these progams, so take note.
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Hors d'Oeuvres Prepared by the

Guesthouse Host

Somewhere along the narrow alleys lined with curving eaves

comes the sound of Korean classical music. The sound comes from 31-18 Samil-daero 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 425m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 4
Soriwool guesthouse. All the rooms in Soriwool are named after Korean +82-2-745-8008 www.moonguesthouse.com
classical musical instruments such as geomungo, haegum, gayageum, 50,000 KRW - 300,000 KRW in 14:00 / out 10:00
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daegeum, and piri. They are placed in these rooms and allowed guests Moon QR

to try them. If you want to learn how to play them, attend a course run
by a host. Even traditional sweet tea would be served.
Korean classical music is characterized by its transcendence, yet
it also clearly expresses Koreans' jovial nature of the Korean spirit.
Korean classical instruments and Hanok built with natural materials
such as earth, rocks, and trees come together in perfect harmony. The
sounds vibrate throughout the Hanok. The guesthouse host organizes
small and large performances to heighten awareness of the beauty of
Korean classical music.
You can watch the host perform alongside her three sons who
major in the geomungo, daegeum, and piri or catch the monthly per-
formance by a Korean classical band. The whole neighborhood joins
in the merrymaking. Shake your shoulders to the beat while enjoying
the dishes prepared by the guesthouse host and you will find yourself
already immersed in the Korean atmosphere.
Bunhapmun, the Folding Doors that Can Be Put Away to Create More Space
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The Power of a Generalist A special Cooking Studio in a Special Hanok

Sopoong Guesthouse Irang Guesthouse
Wonseo-dong meaning 'west of Changdeokgung Palace gar-
dens' is often called the neighborhood next to Changdeokgung Pal-
ace. You will find Irang guesthouse halfway up a hill along a narrow
passage. The guesthouse boasts of a view of the palace walls sur-
rounding the hidden royal garden.
As soon as you open the front gate, you will find a large courtyard
and two individual buildings that serve as guestrooms. The host is
said to have attended cooking classes wherever she travelled. She
Experience Korean Tea Culture opened the guesthouse so that she can run her own cooking studio
and gathering place.
Guests can sample Korean wine, enzyme drinks, teas, and other
Korean foods that are cooking or fermenting in the kitchen. There are
also cooking classes for those who would like to try more. It is amaz-
ing how the host is an accountant by day and a guesthouse host by
night, considering all the effort that goes into running a lodge. Anyone
who is driven by passion and curiosity will find a kindred soul in the
Clean, Well-kept Guestrooms Living Room Decorated with Traditional Crafts guesthouse host.
18 Gye-dong 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 419m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-10-8998-9159 www.facebook.com/sopoong.guesthouse
70,000 KRW - 140,000 KRW in 16:00 / out 11:00
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6 Changdeokgung 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Sopoong guesthouse may be small, but it won in the B&Bs and Approx. 843m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-2-2088-5665 www.facebook.com/iranghanokstay
Inns in Seoul category of Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Awards. Since 240,000 KRW - 300,000 KRW in 15:00 / out 11:00
then, this guesthouse has been on the favorites list thanks to many Irang QR Day January 18, 2011 En Jp Wifi

positive reviews from the guests who stayed here over the years. Why
do travelers from all over the world find sopoong guesthouse so in-
triguing?
What makes Sopoong stand out from the rest is not its exterior
or size - It is from a host calling himself a 'generalist' which means
someone who are interested in many fields. He has travelled around
120 cities in over 30 countries and tells his guests about the his-
tory and culture of those places based on his profound knowledge of
things. Guests can sit around ondol room(a room where temperature
is controlled by Korea floor heating system), drink tea harvested at
Jirisan Mountain, and have a chat with the guesthouse host or go on
a tour around Bukchon.
Treating his guesthouse as a hub of cultural activities rather than
a typical lodge, the host spends his days promoting the unique senti-
ment of Korean culture. The great generalist at Sopoong guesthouse
will make your trip more personal and interesting. Guestrooms in Separate Buildings Tea Refreshments Prepared for the Guests
Sopoong QR
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The new Generation of Farmers In memory of Manhae Han Yongun

WWOOF Korea Guesthouse Manaedang
If you are familiar with WWOOF, then you are most likely inter-
ested in permaculture and green way of life. WWOOF Korea guest-
house was once the WWOOF Korea's office. Those who visit can get
all the information related to WWOOF(World Wide Opportunities on Or-
ganic Farms). Currently, the office has been renovated as a guesthouse
where international guests can experience organic farming unique to
Korea.
As the host and 'WWOOFers', the staff who grow and harvest
their own food in the vegetable garden. Breakfast toast is made of
wheat harvested in Korea, well-known for its health benefits. The
A Phrase from Manhae Han Yongun's Poem Carved in Wood
strawberry and mulberry jams, green tea, and other ingredients
are brought in from organic WWOOF host farms. One night here at
WWOOF Korea guesthouse will introduce you to the basic concepts
of permaculture. All the bathroom detergents, soaps, and shampoos
are eco-friendly.
Get together with other enthusiasts who tend their little weekend
garden and listen to the crickets at night right at the heart of the city. Sign commemorating the March
Host Lee Yuri 1Movement in front of Manaedang
Get acquainted with the slow way of life.
92-3 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 549m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-70-4195-9630 www.manaedang.com
80,000 KRW - 120,000 KRW in 13:00 / out 11:00
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Buddhist reformer Manhae(pen name) Han Yongun(Aug. 29,

WWOOF
Korea QR
52-11 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 389m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 2
+82-70-8288-1289
www.wwoofkoreaguesthouse.com
60,000 KRW - 160,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
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Organic Foods and Eco-friendly Products
1879 - Jun. 29, 1944) dedicated his life to social and independence
movements through the popularization of Buddhism. He stayed in Ma-
naedang located in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu from 1916 to 1919 while
publishing Yusim, Korea's first Buddhist magazine, and prepared for
the March 1st Movement.
The current host lives in Manaedang and promotes Manhae's
life achievements and contributions. A phrase from the activist's poem
hangs on the main pillar of the home. Manhae Han Yongun may be
better known for fighting for Korea's independence, but he was also
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one of the most prominent poets of his time. Every phrase of his po-
ems is so beautiful and plaintive that one is moved to tears. Visiting
Manaedang will be a rewarding experience for those who are aware
of its historic relevance.
Note, however, that Manaedang is also a great option for tourists
who wish to experience traditional Korean homes. Check out the latest
events before booking for a stay. Events could be acoustic concert,
discounts for guests in hanbok costumes, or free makgeolli(rice wine)
Weekend Farmers
for everyone.
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Hanok Cultural House—

Where Time Is preserved Wishes for People are Indwelled
Eugene House Dahmsojung
Hanok keeps holding what we are losing in our life as if doing
so is its own mission. Eugene House is one of those Hanoks. Antique
furniture is furnished in every guest room. And, with brushes, masks,
baskets and hoes of various sizes, you can feel as if a folk museum had
been moved. At one side of the yard, you can play traditional games,
such as kicking around a jegi, tuho(a game wherein you throw arrows
into a jar), etc. Everybody is stimulated in a challenge to play them. Dahmsojung where 120 years is contained
The host of Eugene House has collected antique furniture one by one,
where not only masters’ hard work and devotion, but also traces of
long history are contained—and their numbers became high enough
that she was able to open a cultural center near Eugene House. After
that, around 300 Hanboks were moved as well and the cultural experi-
ence programs are opened here regularly.
It is told that when local people visit Eugene House, they like it Wooden window bars with a turtle pattern wishing
‘Dam’ Room, among three guest rooms good health and long life
because they can feel as if they were in their own country house and
foreigners like it because they can meet Korean traditional culture in a 16-2, Bukchonro 9 gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 563m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 2
natural way. Also, everybody considers it very attractive to take a walk +82-10-3749-9550 www.dahmsojung.com
around Seoul Fortress Wall with the host—who is a mother to a child 100,000 KRW ~ 300,000 KRW in 15:00 / out 11:00
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and like a civil diplomat—and to visit attractions around Hyehwa-dong.
If you missed something because of your busy life, you might be able
At this Hanok one can find well-organized designs for pillars,
to find it at Eugene House where time is preserved.
floors, doors, and walls, as well as good will for its inhabitants. At
Dahmsojung, which holds 120 years of history, our ancestors’ wisdom
and humanity have been handed down even when it was renovated.
Timbers for rafters, beams, etc. were made from 200-year-old green
Eugene QR pine trees. After they were dried for years, their colors were changed
36, Hyehwa-ro 12-gil,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
by time. They were shaved and sanded for many days and finally
A pprox. 741m from Hanseong kept their grains intact. Examining the wooden window bars in guest
Univ. Station Line 4, Exit 5
+82-70-8831-3338
rooms, visitors can see that their shapes are those of a turtle and
www.eugenehouse.co.kr the Taegeuk, which have the meaning of wishing for guests’ good
50,000 KRW ~ 70,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
health and long life. Inside, the guest room is covered with clay to
Day December 24, 2009 add healthiness. Equipped with white porcelain, mother-of-pearl or-
Korean traditional decoration En Ch Jp Wifi
naments, and cotton beddings, Dahmsojung provides the high-class
dignity of Korean tradition.
At Dahmsojung, another warm moment waits for the guests.
Their cooking skill is good enough to be famous at other nearby Ha-
noks. The lady of the house learned the Korean temple cuisine from
a famous monk, Seonjae, for around three years. She serves rice
wrapped with lotus leaf to her guests as the first breakfast. As the
lotus leaf is full of fat and protein, it has been used as food ingredients
for wine and tea at temples from the past. Rice wrapped with lotus
leaf, where sticky rice, nuts, and jujubes are added, can boost stamina
to the people who travel to new places. The soft scent of lotus leaves
conveys the wishes of Dahmsojung to place the highest value on eat-
Antique furniture at Eugene Hanok Cultural Center
ing, sleeping, and relaxing.
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As if the Door is Opened Towards
Another Dimension
Kundaemunjib
Panoramic view seen at the tall gate
Kundaemunjip QR
7 Gyedong 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 380m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-2-762-6981 www.kundaemunjip.com
100,000 KRW ~ 300,000 KRW
in 14:00 / out 11:00
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The tall gate at Kundaemunjib, which stands out among other
landmarks in Bukcheon Hanok Village, is regarded as a symbol of
power as it was built high enough that yangbans(noblemen in the past)
could come and go by riding a horse underneath it. When the guests
open this gate and enter the house, they are captivated by the mani-
cured large garden and the rooms in several houses, as if the door to
a different dimension has been opened.
Old pine trees and walls surrounding the annex, as well as the
picturesque pumpkins hanging over the walls, seem to say, ‘This is
the real beauty of Hanoks.’ The stairs at the men’s part of a house
look like stripes with black and white when they are observed from a
long distance. This seems to be yet another display of the free-spirited
aesthetic sense of the two lady(Host) representatives who run the Kun-
daemunjib. This house was built around 80 years ago and it was used
as a gallery before it started as a guesthouse , which is the reason why
the front façade is made of glass. But, even though it is not comfortable
to use blinds, everybody enjoys the scenery through that glass façade.
The hosts decorated each of the guest rooms in order to deliver
the beauty of old sentiments while their guests are staying there. A
piece of clean and tidy Hanbok is hung on the wall as a decoration. Tea
cups on a small portable dinner table, black rubber shoes, and Korean
traditional beddings that visitors can’t help but touch, give the visitors
an interesting and elegant experience.
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With the Vigor of Youth and
the Dignity of the Middle Aged
Rakkojae
Rakkojae boasts of a beautiful garden with a pond and a pavilion in
it, which gives a very similar scenery to Buyongjeong Pavilion in the gar-
den of Changdeokgung Palace. Sparrows enjoy flying like the touching
music notes from pine trees to the eaves of Hanok. You can encounter
the vigor of youth and dignity of middle-aged man from the dark brown
of timber pillar and the grand wooden floor of the Rakkojae.
The beauty of Rakkojae is preserved by one person who has been
committed to sharing this beauty with people around the world. Mr. Ahn
Yeonghwan, the host of Rakkojae, invested his passion to recover Rak-
kojae back to its original style and values out of a demolition crisis. This
140-year-old Hanok was recovered by Jeong Yeongjin, an intangible hu-
man cultural asset of Korea and designer of traditional wooden house,
and was opened to the public after 3 years of recovery work. Explicitly
known from the name itself Rakkojae, it is intended for ‘appreciating
the old and traditional beauty and values and comfort out of time-worn
traditional houses.’
Rooms that are remodeled in the style of a scholar in mid Joseon
Dynasty are full of nobleness. Warmed by wood-fueled fire, the red clay
jjimjilbang(a Korean style sauna) will add flavor to your stay. With well
preserved Korean traditional houses Rakkojae is reproduced by the
efforts and passion of Ahn Yeonghwan, the host of Rak Ko Jae, who
desires to let as many as people know the beauty and cultural values of
Hanok. Rakkojae will give dear guests unforgettable memories of calm
and tranquil beauty.
Rakkojae QR
49-23, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 440m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-2-742-3410 www.rkj.co.kr
250,000 KRW ~ 495,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
Day March 15, 2010
Rooms remodeled by the style of a scholar in mid-Joseon Dynasty En Ch Jp Wifi
Rakkojae preserving the beauty of original style.
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Time to knock on your heart
Hueahn Guesthouse
Hanok intertwines a hundred years’ time in every alley with the daily
lives of the people who have lived there. Hueahn guesthouse is located in
Bukchon Hanok Village, where a number of Hanok are exquisitely placed,
which the host of Hueahn guesthouse knows from corner to corner.
Every morning, the guests are welcome to walk around the three
spots with him, who is happy to share a story about every corner. The first
story you would enjoy from him is the history of Bukchon Hanok Village,
which dates back a hundred years. This village was not generated in a
day, or by chance.
The second story is about the spots worth seeing and visiting, recom-
mended by the host, from the view of his rich experience as a former pub-
lic official, who highly regards integrity combined with words and deeds.
Guests are well informed of its coffee shop, whose coffee’s flavor is one
of the three best in Seoul, restaurants that seduce guests to come again,
and shopping information that you never regret once you buy goods. The
third story guests would enjoy from the host is the unique story of Bukchon
Hanok Village. It is better to listen to stories told by the well-spoken host. Do
not miss the nicely presented and tasty breakfast at Hueahn guesthouse,
which the host is proud to serve and is well known among past guests. The
host has a dream of organizing a guild with people who have the same
mind and heart as him to let more people know about the Hanok and Ko-
rean history. His following works would be worth paying more attention to.
Hueahn QR
32 -1, Bukchonro-6 gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 414m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-2-745-6638
www.hueahn.com
70,000 KRW ~ 200,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
Day December 28, 2012 En Wifi
Scenes of Hueahn Guesthouse Mr. Yun Hyeongjun, Host of the storyteller at Hueahn
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With Full of Warm-hearted Hospitality
Chiwoonjung
Scene from the maim room of Chiwoonjung
Chiwoonjung QR
Bukchonro-11 gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 812m from Anguk Station Line 3,
Exit 2
+82-2-765-7400
www.chiwoonjung.com
500,000 KRW ~ 1,000,000 KRW
in 15:00 / out 11:00
Cypress bathtub in each room
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Chiwoonjung, where the blue sky could stop and stay, boasts a
boutique Hanok style, run by a Korean chef, is open to the public to ex-
perience the beauty and taste of Korea. A friendly harmony as if asking
for each other’s well-being while respecting personal space at the same
time, are as detailed and beautiful as the neat dinner table provided by
the lady of the house. Former President Lee Myungbak once stayed
in the Anchae(Inner Quarters) of Chiwoonjung when he was a candi-
date—since then it has became widely known to the public. The room,
after guests cross the grand wooden floor, is waiting for them to enjoy
the most beautiful scene. Through a long and wide window, tiled roofs
of a number of Hanok in this village appear before our eyes, which is
reminiscent of the haughty nose of a beautiful woman. The side door of
the male-only building, called Sarangchae(Men’s Quarter) leads guests
to appreciate the scene of the garden, like paintings in the gallery.
Antique furniture, folk paintings, and wall paintings, as well as
other interior items, elevate the beauty of Chiwoonjung. Breakfast is
served with kindness and warmth together with tea on a small table.
Guests can relax after an afternoon lying in the cypress bathtub with
dark blue clouds in the sky, and tranquility full of the warm-hearted
hospitality of the Host.
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Look into Times and People Healthy and Organic Hanok

Through Hanok
Hanok is built with stones and wood. Pillars, rafters, doors, and grand
wooden floors are built of wood and timer, walls are made of straw
and clay, and windows are applied with traditional paper made of
natural wood. Floors are covered with traditional paper and applied
with soybean oil, which also has a water-proofing effect, to make the
surface glossy.
Most universal houses had tiled and thatched roofs. Rich houses use
tiled roofs, and ordinary households had thatched roofs made of straw.
Thatched roofs were widely used because of the benefit of keeping
heat inside during the winter, whereas they block strong heat from the
sun and protect against rain during the summer.

Bukchon Hanok Village

In the 1920s and 1930s, huge areas of land were divided into small
sized land sites, upon which many Hanok were built. This happened
in areas called Samcheong-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Gye-dong, parts
of which have come together to form the Bukchon Hanok Village. With
the wind of modernization, some houses keep the style of traditional
Hanoks, combined with modern styles by adapting glass doors at their
grand wooden floors, and fitting galvanized sheets at the eaves.
Preserving the beauty of the 8 sceneries of Bukchon, Bukchon Hanok
Village became a must-see spot, embracing with warmth and kind-
ness the people with different names and from different times of this
country—from the Joseon Dynasty, Empire of Korea, to the Republic
of Korea.

Terminology of
Hanok for better Yongmaru(Ridge)┃The area horizontal
to the center of roof
understanding and
appreciation

Chunyeo
Abide in a Hanok Cheoma(Eaves)┃
(Angle Rafter)┃
The big rafter
A part of the room at the four corners of
Our old ancestors in Korea regarded Nature as something sublime. They built houses that protrudes the eaves
with natural materials and abided by and in it without disobeying it. A Hanok, where wind against pillars
blows through and air stays, helps people warm their hearts and bodies. To stay in a
Hanok is not only to encounter the history and tradition of Korea, but also to receive the
message from Hanok itself. Juchutdol(Cornerstone)┃ Daecheongmaru(Main Hall)┃The floor
The stone that supports the pillar of the building that connects one room to the other
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Always New

Guesthouse

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Introtucing
unique
Guesthouse

Feel the Daily Life of a Korean

Make New Friends Every Day

Guesthouses are places that show off the unique personalities

and styles of the hosts.
They are also houses for travelers as the name reveals, so it is
specially designed to care for them. Some travelers who had
experienced a perfect guesthouse often send letters or post
cards with greetings and their appreciation thoughts.
When guests find a guesthouse and meet the host, who can be
talkative, quiet, funny, or serious like them, they will smile just
like an innocent children.
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A Young Entrepreneur Practicing Love,

A Happier Day with a Mom-Like Host Culture and Sharing
Stay Korea My Hongdae Guesthouse
The 13 year-old Stay Korea is run by a host, Lee Seonyeong.
She met her husband when she stayed in France. She then travelled
back to Korea and opened a guesthouse because she loves meeting
people. The host is fluent in English and French after living in Paris for
15 years. With this background, the guesthouse is well connected to
French guests. They told us a very special story of one French guest
who gave them a unique impression. Most of their guests had smiley
and satisfactory faces as travelers, but this very guest was somewhat
different.
The guest said that a French family adopted her when she was
a baby. She had visited Korea several times, but didn't try to find her View of My Hongdae Guesthouse
Korean mom. However, the host could sense that she actually wanted
to see her mom, so she helped the guest to find her mom, and in the
end succeeded in arranging a meeting. Afterwards, the host became
more involved in helping those adopted in foreign countries find their
families in Korea, with the help of Holt Children’s Service.
On a wall in the living room, densely posted letters from former
guests say, ‘I am looking forward to seeing my mom when I come to
Korea.’ The days are warm with the mother-like host who lighten and Bulletin board on the times in My Hongdae
share your burdens of life. 26-8, Donggyoro 38 gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Approx. 563m from Hongik Univ. Station Line
2, Exit 3
+82-70-8870-8557
www.myhongdae.com
60-5, Donggyoro 27 gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 25,000 KRW ~ 70,000 KRW
Approx. 537m from Hongik Univ. Station Line 2, Exit 2 in 14:00 / out 11:00
Views of indoor stairs
+82-2-336-9026 www.staykorea.co.kr Day July 23, 2013 En Wifi
19,000 KRW ~ 35,000 KRW in 12:00 / out 10:00
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Entering the guesthouse, with nice red bricks and a white color
façade, you can see and feel the determined intention of a young
entrepreneur. Kim Suchan the host, opened My Hongdae as he re-
ceived the Grand Prize in ‘The 3rd Creative Tourism Contest’ hosted
Lee Seonyeong by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and by Korea Tourism
the host with her husband Lee Hoseok Living room
Organization in 2013.
This guesthouse is run with 3 visions; Love Travelers, Feel Cul-
ture, and Share Space—and a great synergy is created here. One
autumn, Kim Suchan invited students from a remote island to stay in
My Hongdae to let them spend time with travellers from around the
world and to look around the nice spots in Seoul. The Space Sharing
Project is operated by funds saved from one US Dollar each day from
a one-day accommodation fee, which has a special purpose in itself.
That means that staying one day in this guesthouse is in part
paying for a good project. Love, Culture, Share is practiced so the
Guests’ letters sent to the couple
Myhongdae QR night becomes cozier and warmer.
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With the Unique Scene of Palpan-dong
A. bnb
Scene overlooking Palpan-dong from inside Each bedroom with unique features
Rooftop of A. bnb
32, Palpan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 1km from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 2
+82-2-735-8200 www.abnbseoul.com
76,500 KRW ~ 161,500 KRW
(different rate by each season) Different sized windows and bathrooms in
Abnb QR
in 15:00 / out 11:30 each bedroom
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Palpan-dong is located near Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sam-
cheong-dong and its alleys are immersed with unhidden open-hearted-
ness. On a street where people may have walked leisurely and conversed
softly, you will find A. bnb at the entrance of an alley of Palpan-dong. A.
bnb, a 20-year-old house, has just completed its renovation without de-
stroying its original style. You will encounter an unexpected scene that
you could have hardly imagined to refresh your mind and heart. Colors
and patterns of wallpaper, lighting, chairs, and little decorative items are
strictly selected and placed by the host of this guesthouse—an antiques
and art lover. On top of these, a beautiful scene is presented before your
eyes from the window of bedrooms, bathrooms, and stairs.
Windows are specially designed with their direction and size to
lead guests to see the elaborate lines of the eaves of Hanok and the
foot of Bukaksan Mountain—the serenity of a great mountain. Through
the window, which brings the unique scenes outside of A. bnb into
the guesthouse, the best part of the guesthouse is laid in the cultural
values and ethos that Palpan-dong has inherited.
Guests are recommended to pick up breakfast from the good
reputable Noah Bakery on the 1st floor and walk up to rooftop covered
by green grass and look around a fresh city morning. One day at A. bnb
will fulfill your wish for the day.
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Nice People, Good Aroma
Sutome Guesthouse
Aromatic candle made by the host himself
165-6, Worldcup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seould
A pprox. 55m from Mapo-gu office Station
Line 6, Exit 5
+82-10-9887-1483 www.sutome.com
55,000 KRW ~ 120,000 KRW
in 14:00 / out 11:00
Day December 28, 2012 En Jp Wifi
Space transformed into a guesthouse
on the 2nd floor and kitchen gallery A space that transforms into a gallery
Sutome consists of an artist residency on the 1st floor, guest-
house and showroom on the 2nd floor, and residential area on the 3rd
floor, where exhibitions are held occasionally. The very name ‘Sutome’
is the short form of ‘suitcases of memories,’ which you will not for-
get once you know it. Travellers perhaps find the name and memory
unforgettable even when they arrive and unpack their suitcases. The
host of Sutome is highly interested in aroma and is a certified aroma
therapist.
She started to be involved in aroma in a full-fledged manner
when she began to run Sutome. Candle wax and oils combined with
therapy-class essential oils that have a healing effect soothe the ten-
sion of travelers, and its aroma floats about at every moment when
travellers are in and out of the guesthouse.
Walls spread like a sketchbook under the high ceiling, and glossy
tables welcome guests, who are also invited to look at artworks and
accessories presented on the narrow stairs leading to the 2nd floor,
with an artistic sense as the former curator of an art gallery. Open the
door of the bedroom and throw yourself on a big comfortable bed. You
Sutome QR may find that all the memories at Sutome come alive.
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With Love in Ceramics The Ultimate Place for Travelers

Yehadoye Guesthouse Uwa Guesthouse
Designated as a ‘cultural district’ for the first time in Korean his-
tory, Insa-dong is filled with art galleries, antiques, antique arts, tra-
ditional teahouses, traditional costume shops and restaurants. Today,
more and more travellers and local people visit this place to enjoy arts,
tradition, and culture.
Centered at Insa-dong gil, Yehadoye ceramics exhibition hall has
existed for over 36 years. And the host of this hall has been running the
guesthouse for the past 8 years, recommended by an artist friend who
visited Seoul from a far-away country. Filled with love and affection of
the host towards artists, guests of Yehadoye range from jazz musi-
cians, artists, directors, actors, actresses, and dancers to visitors from
NGOs. In order to let these people stay without too much burden of ac-
commodation fees, Yehadoye lowered the rates for guests who come
here later again. Also, the gallery in B1 is rented for free of charge to
The 1st floor living room as a communication place for guests and share mates
those who need exhibition space from time to time.
Once committed to making ceramics in her youth, the host tries 96, Worldcupbuk-ro 6 gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Approx. 377m from Hongik Univ. Station Line 2, Exit 3
to find the unrecognized valuable artistic works and chances to open +82-2-326-0706 www.uwaguesthouse.com
exhibitions and sell ceramics. Staying in Yehadoye, you are welcome to 18,000 KRW ~ 55,000 KRW in 13:00 / out 11:00
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call in ceramics exhibitions on the 1st floor and have hearty chats with Uwa QR

the host over a cup of tea, which will give delicate memories. Your one
day will be filled with ceramics, arts, dance, and music.

10, Insa-dong 12 gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Located by a roadside, Uwa guesthouse will arouse your curiosity
Approx. 226m from Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 6 +82-2-722-3619
www.yehadoye.com 40,000 KRW ~ 100,000 KRW in 13:00 / out 11:00 with a colorful interior design and a full glass window on the 1st floor.
Day May 29, 2014 En Jp Wifi With people reading books, enjoying a cup of coffee, or talking in a
circle, there is a good chance of you thinking of this place as a café if
you fail to see the sign for the guesthouse.
Firmly believing that ‘travel is all about meeting people,’ the host
thinks that communication between the host and guests and visitors is
important. That’s why he has made the entire 1st floor of Uwa Guest-
house as a shared place for everyone. The 3rd floor is a place for
share mates, where you will have the chance to be a host yourself and
a good friend for newcomers.
Yehadoye QR
Yehadoye ceramics Exhibition Hall If you have already travelled a lot and visited guesthouses in
many places, you will realize that this place is the best guesthouse for
travelers even from the moment you step in. As a passionate traveler
and a businessman who has stayed and run guesthouses in India and
Thailand for 5 years, you will easily feel the host’s affection and caring
for the guesthouse in every corner of the place. Uwa Guesthouse is
the place where many guests and share mates come and go. With
no strict rules specified, however, people in Uwa guesthouse enjoy
Longest staying person in Insa-dong, Lee Yeonhui, Host E out of 8 rooms their time in Korea in freedom and peace by respecting and caring
about others.
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Stands Out for Warmth and Much More A Cozy City Forest for You and Me
Local Stitch Urbanwood Guesthouse
Urbanwood guesthouse near Hongik University is a place where
urban chicness and nature’s mildness come together. The lodging
space, composed of three rooms, has its interior and furnishings de-
signed based on the colors of Seoul’s four seasons. For instance, the
‘Dewy Meadow’ room imitates the green fields of Sunyudo in spring,
using light green colors, and the ‘Golden Field’ room, which is a dou-
ble room, renders calves on a golden field with orange colors. On
entering the rooms and surrounding themselves with natural colors,
the guests immediately feel at home, even if the full meaning of the
Guest rooms with the works of young artists displayed colors is not understood.
The living room is filled with albums, and the stair landing that
leads to the rooftop lounge on the 3rd floor is furnished with enough
books to make it a reading room. Enjoying breakfast on the rooftop on
a sunny day is a wonderful experience, and the fruit, beautifully carved
up like flowers on the plate, are pleasing to the eye. The rooftop lounge
is home to many plants such as rosemary, lavender, and ivy. The pots
Scenery of ‘Daldal Market’ that opens in front of Local Stitch Night view of the local Stitch
for these plants have been recycled from disposable products. Eco-
art items such as these can be found here and there in the rooftop,
70 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Approx. 480m from Hapjeong Station Line 2, Exit 2
the kitchen, and the living room, which are evidence of Urbanwood’s
+82-2-322-8601 www.facebook.com/thelocalstitch concern towards the harmony between city and nature.
50,000 KRW ~ 130,000 KRW in 14:00 / out 11:00
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5 Wauran-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Approx. 258m from Hongik Univ. Station Line 2, Exit 7
Local Stitch is a symbolic space that was created to vitalize the +82-70-8613-0062 www.urbanwood.co.kr
80,000 KRW ~ 120,000 KRW in 14:00 / out 11:00
shared space and resources of its local area. Run by Local Design Urbanwood QR Day January 9, 2014 En Sp Wifi
Movement, Local Stitch attracts the attention of guests and passers-by
with interesting projects such as ‘Daldal Market(daldal means sweet in
Korean)’ and ‘Monday Restaurant.’
Amateur cooks who aspire to open their own restaurants are of-
fered an opportunity to show off their signature recipes at the Local
Stitch test kitchen. This test kitchen is none other than ‘Monday Res-
taurant,’ where many people can taste the dishes prepared by new-
bie cooks and thus support their dreams and passions. Full of sugary
recipes as its name suggests, ‘Daldal market’ is a project that utilizes
the idle space in front of a building. It is open every Friday(except
during the winter), and offers cookies, jam, chocolate, etc. made by ‘Golden Field’ room (double)

small traders. The stair landing that leads to the rooftop Plants thriving on eco-art
Local Stitch is a guesthouse that stands out for its warmth and so
much more. The meticulous interior design of the floor, ceiling, lamps,
and shelves are what one would expect from a local design company,
and provides daylong satisfaction to the guests. One can only dream
about the idyllic scenery of the neighborhood as one observes through
the window the works of young artists on the walls and how the locals,
traders, and resources move about organically.
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A House for New Families
Bauhaus
Shared space decorated with warm colors on the 1st floor
European-style family room
262-11 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
A pprox. 635m from Hongik Univ.
Station Line 2, Exit 3
+82-70-8802-6688
www.bauhausgeha.com
29,000 KRW ~ 100,000 KRW
Bauhaus, built by the architect in 15:00 / out 11:00
himself Day March 26, 2014 En Wifi
Bauhaus QR
Walking around the street corner, you can spot Bauhaus, a fresh
looking three-storied building. This is a building that was designed and
built by an architect who wanted to start a new and meaningful stage
of his life with his wife after working for several decades in his profes-
sion. The couple lives on the 3rd floor, and new families come everyday
to nest on the 2nd floor.
On entering the building, the harmony between bricks and timber,
and between yellow and light green puts the guests at ease. The small
garden outside the big window in the living room is as pretty as a
painting, and the kitchen viewed from the table in front of the window
reveals the generosity of the lady of the house, drawing involuntary
smiles on the faces of guests. Not knowing which flavor will suit each
guest, she has almost amassed a collection of jams on the table.
The most memorable area in Bauhaus is the shared space on the
1st floor. As the sun goes down, the guests come in through the door,
share stories of their travels for the day, and laugh together. There is
also a barbeque spot on the terrace and the rooftop, where small par-
ties are often held. To the couple, the guests who have left their country
to travel in unfamiliar areas are as precious and lovable as their own
children. The couple’s only hope is that the guests remember Bauhaus
as a home away from home that they can visit anytime.
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The Love Deepens for Fan Girls
KPOPSTAY
Custom-made beds with individual lights
Deck located within the wide garden cafe and bar, a forum for K-Pop on the 1st floor
11 Wausan-ro 26-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Approx. 604m from Hongik Univ. Station Line 2, Exit 7
+82-70-7535-1969 www.facebook.com/kpopstay
29,000 KRW ~ 80,000 KRW in 15:00 / out 11:00
Kpopstay QR Day Janurary 14, 2013 En Ch Wifi
Girls from Germany, France, Britain, Brazil, Japan, and China
cross the open garden of KPOPSTAY, brimming with expectation. The
café and bar on the 1st floor is a place for guests and staff to talk
about K-Pop, with music videos playing in the background. KPOP-
STAY’s Facebook page posts information on performances of Korean
artists and various news articles, and thus functions as a forum for
sharing interests and information to its numerous visitors.
‘K-Pop’ isn’t the only thing that you should focus on at KPOP-
STAY; ‘Stay’ is also a big part of this guesthouse, which has recon-
structed the whole 2nd floor of the building. Shared bedrooms in
guesthouses have common issues; it’s not easy to even turn on the
light late at night, and sometimes you can feel shuffling from the bunk
beds. KPOPSTAY has reinforced all of its beds with steel rods to mini-
mize the shuffling, and equipped each bed with power outlets, stands,
and curtains, providing the comfort of single rooms. It has already
been 2 years since KPOPSTAY started out near the Hongik University
campus—the love deepens for fan girls as the fruits ripen on the
trees in the garden.
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70s Western-Style Building that

Travelled in Time One Name, Many Personalities
Hide & Seek Guesthouse Tiger House
People from all around the world will find a comfortable bed
and warm meal at Hide & Seek, a place where the history of the 70s
western-style buildings, the daily lives of an average Korean family,
and accommodation for travellers come together. The building, which
had obviously received much attention and love from its former host,
has thrown off the old clothes that it had worn for decades through
remodeling. Named Hide & Seek, the building now has brand new
roles, with a café in the basement, living room on the 1st floor, and a
guesthouse on the 2nd floor.
The red bricks piled on top of each other on the interior walls People taking part in volunteer classes

prove to be an excellent finishing material, giving a gentle oomph to 78 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Approx. 662m from Itaewon Station Line 6, Exit 3
the living room, the guest rooms, and the stair landing. The diamond- +82-70-4645-4339
shaped security grille between the guestrooms and on the ceiling of www.facebook.com/tigerhouseinseoul
the living room has turned out to be an excellent interior decoration. 35,000 KRW in 14:00 / out 11:00
Day June 16, 2014 En Wifi
Fitted onto the wooden frames of the old windows are mirrors that
reflect the figures of people who come by.
It’s as if the burning rays of sun and the blistering cold winds will
stop making a fuss and calm down at Hide & Seek. The terrace on
the 2nd floor is as large as the living room, and invites the guests to
enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Tongui-dong. The building has made
a wonderful time jump to the present, yet it is all the more wonderful Culture space that hosts various
programs Restaurant at Tiger House
for not having lost its original colors. Tigerhouse QR

Talented youngsters are gathering around an ordinary neigh-

borhood in Itaewon. The places they decorate brim with ideas and
ingenuity; Tiger House in Itaewon is one of those places. This place
is divided into a guesthouse, where guests can rest and sleep, and a
culture space where they can receive novel experiences. Both of these
places are called Tiger House.
The guesthouse is a classic example of the sort of houses found
‘Autumn,’ one of the five rooms
in Seoul. The walls and the door haven’t been painted, displaying their
Hidenseek QR
wooden colors, and a large fish tank is placed in the living room. A
magnificent view waits at the rooftop of the building. The Han River
can be seen in the front, while looming in the back is Seoul’s land-
mark, Namsan. The view is even more beautiful at night, when city
lights decorate the landscape.
The next destination that should not be missed out is the culture
The underground café where breakfast is served for guests space located near the guesthouse. A remodeled karaoke bar in the
14 Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul basement, the culture space hosts language, painting, and French
A pprox. 274m from Gyeongbokgung classes, which are offered voluntarily by Koreans and foreigners alike.
Station Line 3, Exit 3
+82-2-6925-5916 It is also home to small cafes and restaurants run by youngsters who
www.hidenseek.co.kr dream of opening their own stores. On some days, even old women in
80,000 KRW ~ 280,000 KRW
Window-cum-mirror decorating the neighborhood come to learn gymnastics; Tiger House is definitely
in 14:00 / out 11:00 the café ceiling
Day June 12, 2014 En Wifi a place with character.
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The place
of comfort,
Protected by hearts
coming together
33 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 403m from Gyeongbok-
gung Station Line 3, Exit 4
cafe.naver.com/boaninn
From
Artspace Boan
an artist’s home
To a place
Buildings with new clothes on for everyone
From a place to stay 34 Ogin 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Approx. 895m from Gyeong-
bokgung Station Line 3, Exit 2
To a place to visit
+82-2-2148-4171
10:00~18:00
(Closed on Mondays)
Contained in the layers of dirt on buildings are the histories of
individuals and the city.
Every day visitors come by and hang around
in newly clad buildings that have preserved their innate values.
The old buildings shine, defying their age.
Exterior of Sinsajang
The lofty leader
of culture
65 Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Approx. 276m from Sinsa Station
Line 3, Exit 5
www.facebook.com/sinsajang
10:00~22:00
Exterior of Jongno Pak Nosoo Art Museum Interior of Sinsajang
STAY SEOUL
Artspace Boan
Boan Inn has been transformed from a lodging to a cultural space that
hosts ‘photo market,’ ‘pop-up Topokki stall,’ ‘young artists meeting,’
‘private exhibitions,’ etc. It is a living building that houses the will of
those who strived to protect the Inn and the minds of those who are
still protecting it. Having opened in the 1930s, Boan Inn had been a
place where the giants of Korean literature, such as the poets Seo
Jeongju, Kim Dongri, and Kim Daljin, have stayed for extended periods
of time to produce their works. Since then, many authors, who were
preparing for the annual spring literary contest, have gathered here. It
had housed guests for 80 years by 2004, and although it was under
the danger of being demolished, Ilmaek Cultural Foundation acquired
the building to protect its history and value. Artspace Boan now serves
guests as a cultural space that brims with talent and wit.
Jongno Pak Nosoo Art Museum
In a museum that celebrated its first anniversary this year, its third
exhibition is currently on display(until Aug 16th 2015). The exhibi-
tion is titled ‘The Artist’s Home,’ which is what the art museum was
originally called. The painter Namjung(pen name) Pak Nosoo(Feb 17th
1927~Feb 25th 2013), whose unique style included simple brush
strokes, intense colors, and bold touches, donated to the society
his house that he had lived in for 40 years, along with 1,000 items
from his collection of artworks, viewing stones, and furniture. This is
the background to how the artist’s house was reborn as Jongno Pak
Nosoo Art Museum. Built in the 1930s style, the building has ondol
(heating system), maru(wooden floor), and a reception room on the
1st floor, as well as maru rooms with 3 fireplaces on the 2nd floor. It
is a fascinating experience to explore a building that once housed the
painter—a building so valuable that it was registered as Seoul cultural
asset No. 1 in 1991.
Sinsajang
Sinsajang, which had kept its place as an inn for 40 years, was reborn
as a place that contains its lofty spirit, yet retains its name. The 1st
floor salon of Sinsajang is very accessible and is a place for sharing
philosophies and memories. In its opening exhibit in 2014, Sinsajang
actively attracted the interest and the participation of people by dis-
playing the brands of village businesses—composed of 26 farms in
Jeju—into logos, product packaging, and new recipes. With its new
stage, studio, and rooftop, Sinsajang is expected to plan and display
even more active branding events, exhibitions, publications etc.—a
place for creating, sharing, and consuming culture.
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Dies Down,
Serenity
Settles in

Templestay

Experience New Culture

At Mountain Temples
Where Tradition Lives On
Spend your time through asceticism and abstinence at mountain temples,
enrooted in the nature of this ever-changing beautiful land as if in a single
ecosystem.
Having started out in earnest in 2002, templestays in Korea are journeys
where visitors can learn Buddhism’s true spirit of understanding, practicing
the value of all life forms and finding inner calm and peace.

※ Y ou can find more detailed information on temples and related programs at www.templestay.com,
the official website of templestays.
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Right Here, Life That is Awake
International Seon Center
Our life would be more plentiful if we could find some time to
spare in our busy daily schedules and if we could know how to respond
to our ever-changing emotions. International Seon Center is a center
for ascetic practices located in the middle of the city where visitors can
learn and experience traditional ascetic practices. It has facilities such
as a garden, Templestay center, a large sanctuary, and an education &
culture center, and offers various programs for Koreans and foreigners
alike, such as practicing Ganhwaseon(a meditation technique based
on Hwadu), Templestays, lectures on the seon culture, teaching how to
make temple cuisine, etc.
Getting closer to others in our daily lives
Templestay is a place where visitors can experience the excel-
lence of Korean culture of the mind, and offers various programs such
as prenatal education for pregnant mothers, English Templestay for
teenagers, Korean Buddhism traditional culture experience, and Dhar-
ma talk. There are also original practices such as sensing the noise
of your feet or drawing your mind so that the visitors can easily apply
what they’ve learned through meditation in their daily lives. Dharma
talk is conducted every Saturday and in English, so that foreigners who
want to learn about seon practices or Koreans who are interested in
English can attend freely.
67 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2650-2242
www.seoncenter.or.kr
•Offers programs in English
(individual and group reservations available)
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Entering the World of Buddhism
Geumsunsa Temple
On reaching the top of the 108 stairs in Geumsunsa Temple,
visitors are awed by the stateliness of the Daejeokgwangjeon Hall,
which houses the statue of Buddha, located at the highest and the
most central spot. On its right is an arched bridge where the clean
water of Bukhansan Mountain comes together and flows down. Mu-
hak(1327~1405), who was the king’s monk for King Taejo, the founder
of the Joseon Dynasty, saw that the site of Geumsunsa possessed
the vital forces of the Samgaksan Mountain, and built Geumseonsa
Temple there. It became even more famous after monk Nongsan, who
practiced his vows here, allegedly turned out to be the reincarnation of
King Sunjo, the son of King Jeongjo(Jun 18th 1970).
Pine Scent and Clear Doryang
Hidden behind the lush pine trees, Geumsunsa Temple some-
times looks like a tree that had been enrooted in its place 600 years
ago. Taking a walk after the morning service is refreshing, and a night
at a monk’s house that has a breathtaking view of Seoul downtown is
a truly unforgettable experience. Geumsunsa Temple runs Templestay
programs throughout the year, and all its programs are incredibly sat-
isfactory, which is proved by the 4th ‘Best Managed Temple’ prize it re-
ceived from the Templestay Managers’ Meeting, hosted by the Korean
Buddhist Jogye Order’s Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism.
37 Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9955
www.geumsunsa.org
•Offers programs in English
(individual and group reservations available)
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Pure Destiny, Bright Future
Myogaksa Temple
Always open to the citizens of Seoul as a place for spiritual peace
and enlightenment, Myogaksa Temple is situated next to the granite
stones of Naksan Mountain and among residential homes in the mid-
dle of the city. Its location is based on geomancy, which claims that
Seoul will be at rest and the citizens’ lives will be stable with Myogaksa
Temple in its current location. An atmosphere of mystic awe surrounds
the place as its name suggests; ‘Myogaksa Temple’ means ‘the place
where Buddha cut himself off from all agony’. Myogaksa is the central
temple of Lotus Sutra, which harbors the citizens not with authority, but
with grace and mercy, which one can find in the serene smile of Ma-ae
Avalokitesvara, who sits under the stony cliff.
Laying Your Heart Down
You can see that the steep and arduous climb to the temple was
clearly worth it when you see the smiles on the faces of those who
have spent the night in the temple. More than 1,200 visitors have
taken part in the Templestay program of Myogaksa Temple in the sec-
ond half of 2014 alone. The monks remind you, ‘Just lay down your
heart.’ The experience of laying down your heart is truly special as you
learn from the very lives of the monks in Myogaksa Temple.
31 Jong-ro 63ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-3109
www.myogaksa.net
•Offers programs in English
(individual and group reservations available)
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A Thousand Years of History and Wisdom
Jinkwansa Temple
Located within a picturesque scenery in the west side of Sam-
gaksan Mountain in Bukhansan National Park, Jinkwansa Temple is a
time-honored temple that was built under the reign of King Hyeonjong
a thousand years ago(1011 A.D.). During the Goryeo Dynasty and the
Joseon Dynasty, Jinkwansa Temple was the temple in which Suryukjae
was held, a national countrywide event in which monks and the people
all participated. Suryukjae in Jinkwansa Temple has since been desig-
nated as an intangible cultural asset, and is performed in autumn every
year. The Buddhist cuisine has also survived the tides of time, becom-
ing ever more famous thanks to the care and effort put into them by
the female monks of Jinkwansa Temple.
Embracing the Moon
The main programs of templestay are conducted in Hamwoldang,
which means ‘the house that has embraced the moon.’ Surrounded
by the mysterious and beautiful landscape of Samgaksan Mountain,
Hamwoldang gives strength to its lodgers, as if the round moon is
swelling up in their hearts, just as its name suggests. When you open
the door and step outside, you see a countless number of crocks stor-
ing Korean sauces and condiments, making you wait for the next Bud-
dhist meal.
73 Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-359-8410
www.jinkwansa.org
•Only group reservations available for
guidance in a foreign language
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44
Mercy and Good Deeds Bloom
Jogyesa Temple
In front of Jogyesa Temple’s Daeungjeon is the lacebark pine tree,
which is the ninth natural monument. Just looking at this 500 year-old
tree is enough to stir up something in your heart. The temple is never
free of visitors all year round, probably because there resides the un-
changing spirit of mercy and good deeds, just like the pine tree. As the
major temple of Korean Buddhism and its biggest order, Jogyejong, it
acts as a historical and cultural space for ascetic practices and medi-
tation. It is an open space where Koreans and foreigners alike, regard-
less of their religion, can visit whenever they want(open 24 hours) and
participate in Buddhist events.
A Warming Stir
There are always events being held for the citizens in Jogyesa
Temple, such as the chrysanthemum Suryukje, rummage sales, and
art competitions for children. Also, a lot of foreigners visit the place,
since it is close to tourist attractions such as Myeongdong, Insadong,
and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Other than the overnight Temple Life pro-
gram, the foreigner information desk next to the Iljumun gate offers
programs like lotus making for free every day.
55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-768-8524
www.jogyesa.kr
•Offers programs in English
(individual and group reservations available)
TEMPLE STAY
45
The international center
for the propagation of Buddhism
Hwagyesa Temple
Monk Seungsahn of Hwagyesa Temple, who entered the nirvana
in 2004, was the first Korean monk to preach Buddhism in the western
world, and was very active in propagating Buddhism over his lifetime.
Established in 1984, Hwagyesa Temple International Buddhist Center
is a place for people from different countries to conduct ascetic prac-
tices and is also a temple where foreign followers of the path living in
Seoul reside. Located close to the walking path in Bukhansan Moun-
tain, Hwagyesa Temple caresses the minds of the practitioners and
even of the hikers in the memory of Monk Seungsahn.
Learn and Give Away
Surrounded by a lush forest, Hwagyesa Temple enjoys cool winds
in the summer, and stores the warmth from the sun to share it out
to visitors in the winter. Templestay at Hwagyesa Temple is a time
where visitors learn to give away without regrets. They can explore
themselves objectively with a personality test and learn how to make
a sacred space within themselves through programs such as color
psychotherapy and Mandara healing program. That space of coolness
and warmth in Hwagyesa Temple will only get bigger in time.
117 Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-900-4326
www.hwagyesa.org
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