Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village vs Saewha Hostel

Rakkojae Seoul and Saewha Hostel are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Rakkojae Seoul scores significantly better than Saewha Hostel. Rakkojae Seoul comes in at 81 with approval from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.

Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village

Tripexpert score:

7 / 10

Location: 218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea

Price:

From $0 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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

Saewha Hostel