#F5, 10, Donggyo-ro 17an-gil, Mapo-gu, , Mapo-Gu, 03784 Seoul, South Korea
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Traditional meets modern in our unique Hanok stay Overview

You know, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Traditional meets modern in our unique Hanok stay, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name itself is pretty much a description, which should’ve been my first clue that this place doesn’t follow the usual hotel playbook. But stepping into this hanok (that’s the traditional Korean house style, if you’re not familiar) was like walking into someone’s beautifully curated home rather than a typical accommodation.

The moment you cross the threshold, there’s this immediate sense of calm that hits you – maybe it’s the way the wooden beams catch the light, or how the ondol heated floors feel warm under your feet even through socks. What really got me was how they’ve managed to weave modern conveniences into the traditional architecture without it feeling forced or gimmicky. The Wi-Fi actually works everywhere (trust me, I tested it), there are plenty of power outlets cleverly tucked away, and the bathroom – well, let’s just say they’ve figured out how to make modern plumbing feel like it belongs in a centuries-old design. The sleeping arrangements might take some getting used to if you’re not familiar with Korean-style floor bedding, but honestly, I slept better than I have in months. There’s something about the firm support and the way the whole room stays evenly heated that just works.

What really sets this place apart though is the attention to detail that you only notice after you’ve been there a while. The way morning light filters through the hanji paper windows, creating these soft geometric patterns on the floor. How the courtyard stays surprisingly quiet even when the surrounding neighborhood gets busy. The owners clearly live and breathe this stuff – they’ll casually mention the history of certain architectural elements over tea, or point out design features you’d completely miss otherwise. And that 9.7 rating? Yeah, I get it now. It’s not just about the uniqueness factor, though that’s certainly part of it. It’s about how they’ve created something that feels both authentic and genuinely comfortable for modern travelers. Sure, it’s only got 3 stars officially, but that rating system doesn’t really capture places like this – you’re not getting a concierge or room service, but you are getting an experience that’ll stick with you long after you’ve checked out.

Traditional meets modern in our unique Hanok stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment4 × 2 double beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 10 adults
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Reviews of Traditional meets modern in our unique Hanok stay

  • Karen from Singapore (10/10)

    Ample space for a family of 5. Thoughtful landlord eg with water filtration for drinking and blue tooth media player.

  • Hiromasa from Japan (9/10)

    備品、設備がものすごく整っていた
    全体的にとても綺麗だった
    周辺にもコンビニやカフェがあり便利だった

  • Wen-ting from Taiwan (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.7 km
  • Love Museum: 650 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.3 km
  • World Cup Park: 2.5 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 1.5 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 2.9 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 1.1 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 800 m
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Sketchbook: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Analog garden: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar갤러리우 (Gallery Woo): 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.5 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 18 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 3.1 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 4.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 41 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 41 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 41 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.3 km
  • Train Mangwon: 700 m
  • Metro Mangwon Station: 700 m
  • Metro Hapjeong Station: 950 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 11 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Traditional meets modern in our unique Hanok stay

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

9.2

Comfort:

10

Location:

9.2

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10