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Sunbee HotelvsRakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Rakkojae Seoul is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Sunbee. Rakkojae Seoul scores 81 with approval from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Sunbee Hotel
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
198-11 Gwanhun-dong Jongro-Gu, Seoul, South Korea
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
Frommer's "One of the best midpriced options in the city, this hotel, which opened in 2003, has modern amenities and furnishings." Full review
Rough Guide "Tucked into a side-street near Insadonggil, rooms here are moderately sized, quirkily designed and good value."
Michelin Guide "Located in an alley in the heart of the traditional tourist district of Insadong, this hotel combines modest prices and a convenient location, quiet but still close to the busy streets."
Lonely Planet "This hotel has a great location close to Insadong-gil. The double beds are huge and the rooms are decorated tastefully."
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Fodor's Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Time Out
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide "The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine "One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
