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JW’s Bukhansan Healing Stay I Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about JW’s Bukhansan Healing Stay I? The moment I walked in, I could actually feel my shoulders drop – and I mean that literally. There’s something about the way they’ve designed this place that just makes you exhale all the city stress you didn’t even realize you were carrying around. It’s tucked away in this quiet spot where you can actually hear birds instead of traffic, which honestly feels like a small miracle when you’re used to Seoul‘s constant hum.

The whole healing concept isn’t just marketing fluff either – they really commit to it. My room had this incredibly soft lighting that automatically adjusted throughout the day (took me forever to figure out it wasn’t manual), and the bedding was this perfect weight where you just sink in without feeling trapped. I mean, I’m usually the person who tosses and turns for an hour, but I was out like a light. The staff here genuinely seems to understand that people come here to decompress, so there’s none of that overly enthusiastic front desk energy you get at some places – just calm, helpful people who speak in indoor voices.

What really sold me was discovering the little wellness corner they have set up – it’s not fancy or Instagram-perfect, just thoughtfully put together with these comfortable meditation cushions and some books in both Korean and English. I ended up spending way more time there than I planned, just reading and watching the light change through the windows. The mountain views aren’t dramatic postcard stuff, but there’s something really soothing about having all that green right there when you look up from your book. Plus, being this close to Bukhansan means you can actually start hiking trails without dealing with subway transfers and crowds – I saw plenty of guests heading out with their hiking boots at dawn. The whole area stays pretty quiet even during peak seasons, probably because it’s not right in the thick of the tourist zone. Honestly, with a 9.1 rating, I was expecting to find some catch or hidden issue, but after three nights there, I get why people keep coming back. It’s the kind of place where you actually feel rested when you check out, not just like you slept somewhere different for a few days.

JW’s Bukhansan Healing Stay I Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Villa2 × 1 sofa bed, 2 × 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of JW’s Bukhansan Healing Stay I

  • Aleksandr from Russia (10/10)

    The owner responds any your request immediately.

  • Raul from Philippines (10/10)

    Very clean

  • Tom from Australia (8/10)

    Very helpful host and nice place in quiet friendly suburb.
    Short walk to metro

  • Nathan from United States (10/10)

    Property is very typical middle-class Seoul "Villa" style apartment. Condition of property was exceptionally clean and well laid out. Our mattresses were replaced during our stay with new ones. Washer/Dryer was a bonus!

  • Maria from Chile (9/10)

    You can get there by metro, it's on the 5th floor and there is a lift. There are convenience stores, a supermarket, many restaurants, and a traditional market nearby. It provides a tumble drier. The guest is very kind, we had a small problem and he was very kind to help us solve it.

  • Viktoria from Estonia (10/10)

    The apartment is incredibly cozy and in an excellent, quiet location. There are many delicious cafes nearby. The owner is very helpful and always available to contact. The apartment has everything you need. We highly recommend it!

  • Gemma from United Kingdom (10/10)

    We enjoyed our stay here very much. The apartment is spacious and very well equipped and it had everything we needed. It was in the perfect location for accessing the Bukhansen National Park.

  • Putri from Malaysia (10/10)

    The host are amazing and very helpful. He has thought of everything to make the stay easier. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HELP.

    Not only for the hospitality, but the apartment was so good. The accommodation is spacious for me and my cousin. We so impressed with the accommodation. We had everything we needed and it was really well furnished. All the details and pictures were right. Even it is winter season, the apartment so warm , the bathroom has really good hot water pressure.

    It's very quiet at night. I enjoyed the peace and quietness of the neighborhood as well.

    WIFI is speedy and reliable.

    The public transport links (subway station, regular bus and taxi) are great.

    I LOVE THE VIEW. For who from an equatorial state with hot, humid and rainy weather all year round. I VERY LOVE THE VIEW. The day I stayed was snowed, which turned out to be a wonderful view the next day.

    I would definitely stay again. Maybe to enjoy the trekking routes instead to go to center?

  • Sar from South Korea (10/10)

    Confort & cleanliness

  • Chong from United States (9/10)

    Very clean & comfortable.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 7 km
  • Hannae Forest of Wisdom: 7 km
  • Odong Neighborhood Park: 4.2 km
  • Wolgye Neighborhood Park: 6 km
  • Dream Forest Main Entrance: 6 km
  • Junggye Neighbourhood Park: 5 km
  • Ssangmun Neighborhood Park: 1.4 km
  • The Buk Seoul Museum of Art: 5 km
  • Park Eul Bok Embroidery Museum: 1.1 km
  • Wisteria Tree Neighbourhood Park: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar엘리제: 4.5 km
  • Cafe/bar이디야카페: 4.7 km
  • Cafe/bar우리동네커피집: 5 km

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 18 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 15 km
  • Gana Art Center: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 11 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 12 km
  • Kim Chong Yung Museum: 8 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 10 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 19 km
  • Imageroom, Sangwon Museum of Art: 8 km
  • Total Museum of Contemporary Art: 8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 3: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Suyu: 3 km
  • Metro Ssangmun: 2.4 km
  • Train Solbat Park: 550 m
  • Train Bukhansan Ui: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 29 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 68 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Mountain view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Game console – Nintendo Wii
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
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House Rules at JW’s Bukhansan Healing Stay I

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.8

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.1