Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village - Korean Traditional Hanok Hotel

A beautiful tranquil hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village. Very kind, responsive and accommodating staff. Loved the amenities and breakfast delivered to my room. Close to a number of cafes and restaurants yet very peaceful. Such a unique experience, especially for a Westerner first time in Seoul.

We stayed for three nights and loved the experience of being in a traditional Korean house. We were slightly concerned before arriving that we might find the beds too hard and would have difficulty sleeping. Once we tried them we realised this was not a problem at all - it seems there are specially-designed foam layers underneath the traditional mats. You do need to be able to get down to floor level and back up again. For us, this was not a problem and we slept very well every night. The place is really peaceful and the service on arriving and for meals was of an exceptionally high standard. We ordered traditional Korean food for breakfast and dinner (two nights only) and it was always delicious. This was all perfect for us, but it might be the wrong choice for some people. You have to remove shoes while inside, which can be uncomfortable if you are used to orthotic support. The furnishings are traditional and therefore not as plush as a regular hotel. The buildings are raised and the steps up and down are steep (as they are in all old areas of Seoul). A few concessions were made for the modern traveller - coffee machine with extra pods on request, small TV hidden in the cupboard, face masks, modern bathroom - all of which we appreciated (though did not use the TV). On the whole, this is a most interesting traditional experience, much more than a hotel, and the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. Our only regret about staying here is that we were out seeing the sights every day and did not have more time in the quiet and beautiful environment, and did not take advantage of the sauna and other options available on site.

Beautiful traditional property and great location at the center of bukchon village. Love the feel of being in a local neighborhood. This is walking distance to a lot of restaurants, hanok houses, palaces, little shops and coffee houses, and small museums. We absolutely enjoyed our experience here but I also realize that this kind of housing is not for everyone. They also provide hanbok for you to wear within the property grounds. Every inch of the property is picturesque and goes perfect with the hanbok. The staff is great and took a lot of amazing photos for us. We had a small trouble using the gate key on our way back to dinner on our first time. It was pouring rain and the emergency contact spoke little English. As it turned out, you have to touch the keypad first. It might benefit the guests if there's an instruction for this near the gate. Food is just ok for us but it's not an issue as there are plenty of options very close to it.