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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok VillagevsKpopStay
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Rakkojae Seoul scores significantly better than KPOPSTAY. Rakkojae Seoul scores 81 with approval from 5 reviews including Time Out, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.
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
KpopStay Lonely Planet
Frommer's
6-153 Changjeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-880, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There is a stream of K-Pop on the TVs at this memorabilia-adorned hostel in the heart of Hongdae's bar area next to Hongik University." Full review
Frommer's "Guests are impressed immediately with the efforts of KpopStay's friendly staff to make visitors feel at home. The stylish décor and spacious common areas encourage socializing and a sense of community" Full review
