13-2, Pirundae-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03037 Seoul, South Korea
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Luxury hanok with private bathtub – SW16 Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about Luxury hanok with private bathtub – SW16? I honestly wasn’t expecting to find such an authentic traditional Korean house experience that still felt, well, luxurious without being pretentious about it. I mean, most places either go full touristy with the hanok concept or they’re so “authentic” you’re sleeping on the floor wondering where the bathroom is.

This place actually gets the balance right. The moment you step through those wooden gates, there’s this immediate sense of calm – partly because of how the courtyard blocks out street noise, but also because everything just feels intentionally placed. The ondol heating system works beautifully (and trust me, I was there during a chilly April), warming the floors just enough that you’ll find yourself walking around barefoot without thinking about it. But here’s the thing that really sold me – that private bathtub situation is no joke. It’s this gorgeous wooden soaking tub that honestly made me understand why Koreans take their bathing so seriously. I spent way too much time in there, probably looking like a raisin, but after walking around all day it felt like pure heaven.

The rooms themselves strike this perfect middle ground between traditional aesthetics and modern comfort. You’ve got the beautiful hanji paper screens and those classic low wooden furniture pieces, but there’s also proper lighting for reading and outlets where you actually need them – small details that show someone really thought about how people actually live in a space. The bedding was surprisingly high quality too, none of that scratchy stuff you sometimes get in boutique places trying too hard to be “authentic.” What I really appreciated was how quiet everything felt at night, even though you’re not completely isolated from the city. The staff seemed to genuinely care about the place rather than just going through the motions, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no unnecessary ceremony, just helpful information about the neighborhood and house rules. Honestly, for a 3-star property, it punches way above its weight class in terms of creating an experience that feels both special and comfortable, which isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Luxury hanok with private bathtub – SW16 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
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Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hot tub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Hot spring bath
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House Rules at Luxury hanok with private bathtub – SW16

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:

  • Available 24 hours

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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.