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Bonum 1957 Hanok and Boutique
Seoul
A renovated hanok paired with a Western-style house, with a garden and a terrace with a view.
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Boutique hotels in Seoul
Seoul's most characterful stays are hanok guesthouses in Bukchon and Seochon, near the royal palaces.
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NagNe House
Seoul
A 200-year-old hanok in Seochon Village with a bar open in the afternoon and evening.
03
Nostalgia
Seoul
A set of individually themed hanok houses in Bukchon, with a cafe on site.
04
Rakkojae Seoul
Seoul
A Bukchon hanok that opened in 2003 as the first traditional house to operate as a boutique hotel.
05
Small House Big Door
Seoul · 25 rooms
A 25-room design hotel in Myeongdong, with a ground-floor cafe and an art installation.
Seoul pairs royal palaces and old wooden neighborhoods with towers of glass and an intense food and design scene. The most distinctive small stays are hanok, traditional Korean houses with courtyards and heated floors, around Bukchon and Seochon.
Where to stay
Bukchon and Seochon are quiet and walkable, close to the palaces. Myeongdong and Hongdae have livelier streets.
Good to know
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Hanok rooms often have floor beds, so ask before booking.
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Questions about Seoul
How many boutique hotels are there in Seoul?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Seoul, including Bonum 1957 Hanok and Boutique, NagNe House and Nostalgia.
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