STAYS / A DIFFERENT WAY TO KNOW KOREA

Make yourself
at home in a hanok.

Stay beneath tiled eaves, wake up beside a quiet courtyard, and make Korea’s traditional homes part of your journey.

Explore hanok stays first, then compare hotels for the rest of your trip.

The illuminated hanok courtyard at Hwangnamguan Hotel in Gyeongju at nightEnlarge photo ↗
Hwangnamguan, Gyeongju · courtyard photograph, 2018.Choi2451 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed.

CHOOSE YOUR BASE

Find a place to stay

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3 stays in this selection · Hanok stays appear first.

MORE WAYS TO STAY

Hotels & resorts

Modern hotels to compare with your hanok itinerary.

Busan / Beachfront hotel

The Westin Josun Busan

Haeundae Beach · Dongbaek

The beachfront exterior of The Westin Josun Busan with its former Chosun signageEnlarge photo ↗
The Westin Josun Busan · exterior photograph, 2018; former signage shown.Abasaa · Public domain · Resized and compressed.

A hotel beside Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island, with room categories offering different beach, garden or city views.

Consider it for
Visitors who want a hotel base by the beach.
Check before booking
Check the booked view, bedding and package inclusions. Contact the hotel about accessible room features before choosing a room.

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Busan / Contemporary waterfront hotel

Park Hyatt Busan

Marine City · Haeundae

A contemporary hotel in Marine City, with room categories that include city, ocean and marina views.

Consider it for
Travellers who prefer hotel service and a waterfront setting.
Check before booking
Book the view and bedding category you actually want. Ask about connecting or accessible rooms and confirm availability directly.

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Gyeonggi / A practical city base

Novotel Ambassador Suwon

Suwon · Gyeonggi

A modern hotel option for a Suwon stay, with an official English booking site and information about rooms for guests with reduced mobility.

Consider it for
Visitors who prefer conventional hotel accommodation for exploring Suwon.
Check before booking
Request the room and access features you need before paying. Plan your local connection to Hwaseong Fortress.

Property information & source ↗ · Plan your arrival ↗

YOUR FIRST HANOK NIGHT

Choose the room, not just the building.

01

Bed or floor bedding?

Hanok rooms can have floor bedding, raised beds or a mix. Ask for photographs of the exact room. If getting up from the floor is difficult, request a bed.

02

Bathroom & heating

Confirm whether the bathroom is private, where it is, and how the heating and air conditioning work. Ask the host before changing unfamiliar controls.

03

Steps, doors & luggage

Check thresholds, stairs and the distance from the drop-off point. A ground-floor room may still have steps. Ask about the full route to your bedroom and bathroom.

04

A quiet shared setting

Follow the host’s guidance about shoes, shared spaces and quiet hours. Keep conversations and suitcase noise low around other guests and neighbours.

Which kind of stay fits your trip?

Hanok stay

Choose it when the building and local atmosphere are part of the experience. Check room privacy, bedding and access carefully.

Hotel or resort

Compare conventional rooms, reception services and facilities. Confirm the exact room category and which services your rate includes.

Guesthouse or pension

A smaller property can offer a more personal base. Check private versus shared rooms, bathroom arrangements, cooking facilities and arrival hours.

BEFORE YOU RESERVE

Make your booking with confidence.

  1. Match the location to your itinerary

    Open the map and plan the trip from your arrival station or airport. Check the return journey after an evening outing.

  2. Confirm the room and full price

    Check guest numbers, children’s ages, bedding, bathroom and meals. Ask about extra-person charges, taxes, parking and any accessibility requirements.

  3. Read the payment and cancellation terms

    Check accepted overseas cards, any deposit, the cancellation deadline and refund conditions with the original seller.

  4. Keep the confirmation and arrival details

    Save the property’s address, contact number and booking reference. Arrange late arrival with the host before you travel.

Property and official tourism information reviewed on 9 September 2026. Room availability, facilities and prices are confirmed by the accommodation provider for your dates.

READY TO PLAN?

Put this stop into a practical Korea itinerary.