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Gilgaon Hanok Stay

Guest house

9-4, Dongsomun-ro 6-gil, Seongbuk-gu

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
8 mentions

Amazing location and exceptional hosts

The house was located right near food shops, convenience shops, laundrymat and j…

Friendly staff
6 mentions

The host was very wonderful

Communication was easy with the host

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The house was very tidy and clean with 2 bathrooms

The hanok is clean and tidy

Good value
2 mentions

It's affordable compared to other hanoks

Although I hit my head at least 5 times a day, it still worth to try

Comfortable rooms
2 mentions

Good sized for family stay with comfortable bedroom

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

There's also free wifi which my kids loved

Overview

Gilgaon Hanok Stay, a property with a garden, is set in Seoul, 3 km from Gwangjang Market, 3.2 km from Dongdaemun Market, as well as 3.3 km from Bangsan Market. It is located 2.8 km from Changdeokgung Palace and provides full-day security. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Changgyeonggung Palace is 2 km away. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Jongmyo Shrine is 3.3 km from the guest house, while Jogyesa Temple is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 22 km from Gilgaon Hanok Stay.

Traveller reviews

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Sharmistha Swasti

solo_traveller

June 19, 2026

10

A perfect, real, hanok experience. Amazing location and exceptional hosts. Will definitely be back <3

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Carmel

extended_group

January 1, 2026

10

Best Hanok Stay in Seoul

The host was very wonderful. The house was located right near food shops, convenience shops, laundrymat and just around 20 minutes taxi/uber ride to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Dongdaemun, and other must see places. The house was very tidy and clean with 2 bathrooms. It's affordable compared to other hanoks. Complete furniture and we even got to cook. There's also free wifi which my kids loved. We were given lots of towels, toothbrushes, etc. The heating was sooo effective, we were comfortable inside even on -8C weather.

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NURUL HUDA

family_with_children

December 17, 2025

10

A good memory

The location is superb. The hanok is clean and tidy. Everything is nice. Communication was easy with the host.

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VY

family_with_children

November 8, 2025

7

Location is very good. There are many restaurant near by.

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Amir

family_with_children

September 23, 2025

10

Seoul

The location is vey near to metro station. amenities nearby and the property is very clean

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Anna

family_with_children

August 6, 2025

10

A beautiful stay in a peaceful, well-connected hanok with a thoughtful and welcoming host

We spent a week as guests in this amazing hanok, and everything was just perfect. The check-in process was smooth, thanks to the detailed instructions provided in advance. The host also helped us figure out the best transportation options before we arrived, which was a huge plus. Their hospitality and communication were exceptional - we truly felt welcomed. The hanok was ideally located for us: just a 5-minute walk to the blue subway line and buses, but away from the noisy tourist spots. The neighborhood felt authentic, filled with cozy local restaurants, bars, bakeries, convenience stores , and of course, an Olive Young nearby. The apartment itself was spotless and fully stocked with all the essentials and toiletries. We couldn’t have asked for more.

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weifeng

family_with_children

July 11, 2025

10

The room is very unique, extremely clean and tidy, with everything well-organized and readily available. I really liked

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Winson

family_with_children

June 20, 2025

9

Great location and value for money for family stay

Conveniently located traditional Korea house. Good sized for family stay with comfortable bedroom. Host is friendly and responsive. 😁

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Yufeng

family_with_children

May 29, 2025

8

Traditional Korean style living with great location and lots of food around

The traditional Korean style dwelling was great for us to experience. Although I hit my head at least 5 times a day, it still worth to try. The location was very easy. It is close to Line 4 subway and Line 4 takes us to almost everywhere we needed to go.

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Carolina

extended_group

May 1, 2025

10

Incredible value for money

I liked everything. Beautiful and cozy place. The owner is always paying attention to any question. I would go back over and over again for sure

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Afifah

family_with_children

October 23, 2024

10

Owner was super helpful and responsive. Convenient location near to Metro, convenience stores, bakeries, cafes... beautiful river walking distance from the accommodation with a 3km jogging trail. I brought my 71 year old mother and she stayed comfortably here

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Zuo Haan

solo_traveller

April 7, 2024

10

Fantastic experience at Gilgaon Hanok, good location, comfortable stay and really friendly host!

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:42 AM

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