Dongmyo Hanok Sihwadang - Private Korean Style House in the City Center with a Beautiful Garden

Wonderful and spacious Hanok with a great host and close to two subway stations

Nothing negative to report

高いホスピタリティでした。とても親切なホストが色々と教えてくれますし、チェックイン前にもよく連絡をしてくれて安心でした。 宿舎は写真の通り素敵な所で大満足です。韓国の伝統生活を感じられました。 キッチンには一通りの物が揃っていて使いやすいです。寝室も快適でした。 中庭で過ごした時間は、皆が最高だったと言っています。 機会があればまた泊まりたいです！

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Four of us had wonderful time at Sihwadang. It was very close to dongmyo flea market and subway station. The house was extremely quiet and comfortable. I highly recommend to stay sihwadang a week at least to explore. We stayed only 4 nights, which was humanly impossible to visit all dynamic sites in Seoul. Many thanks to Mrs. shin, who was very kind to us.

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The place is magical! The neighborhood is fool of workshops and pretty chaotic so getting to this place is like entering another world. It is silent, super clean. But the biggest value of this place is the host: friendly, helpful with great hits about the neighborhood. Such a service you will not get in any hotel!

Nothing major to claim about.

Everything about this accomodation is wonderful! Warm welcome by the hosts makes the whole experience complete.

It is a rustic but beautiful traditional Hanok close to the textile section of Seoul. Don’t expect the sterile hotel experience. It’s more of a wonderful experience!!.It’s walkable to the stream, the fashion district to many affordable markets and restaurants! It was so comfortable! The highlight besides its beauty is the owner Mrs. Shin!!! She greeted us the first day and stayed in touch throughout our stay! What was beyond belief and kindness was that she came all the way to our next hotel, to drop off items we had left behind. We leave with very fond memories!! Thank you Mrs. Shin!

The drop off a bit tight for the drivers.

Rewelacyjny domek w koreańskim stylu. Blisko metro i przystanki autobusowe. Dużo sklepów i knajpek w okolicy. Domek zrobił na nas duże wrażenie - przestronny, czysty, w pełni wyposażony, ze wspaniałym patio. Wszędzie blisko a w lokalizacji domu cicho i spokojnie. Jeśli chcesz poznać koreański styl koniecznie przenocuje w tym miejscu. Na szczególne słowa zasluguj właścicielka - Wspaniala Osoba, która pierwszego dnia zabrała nas na wycieczkę po Seulu. Pokazała nam wyjątkowe miejsca, pokazała gdzie kupic karty na komunikację, zabrała nas na klasyczną koreańska kolację a na koniec kupiła nam w prezencie przepyszne melony. Wyjątkowa Kobieta ❤️

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飛行機の時間をお知らせすると、早めのチェックインをご提案いただき、おかげで身軽な観光ができました。 お宿は小さな路地を入ったところにあるのですが、私たちのタクシーを大きな通りまで出迎えにきてくださったので迷うことなく到着でき、本当に助かりました。 初めてお会いするのに、何年も前から知り合いのようなフレンドリーな雰囲気に、この旅が楽しいものになることを確信しました。 周りの環境はマーケットが立つので、ソウルの市民になったような気分が味わえます。でも夜はとても静かです。 滞在中、私たちはお宿のことを「私たちのお家」と呼んで、楽しみました。 本当に素敵な小さなお家です。 食事も近隣のお店がとても美味しいのに安くて混んでいなくて、快適でした。 チェックインの時に、宿のお姉さんに近隣の食事場所について沢山教えてもらい、お店のサイトや実際に場所を案内してもらったり、本当に心温まるおもてなしでした。 最終日には自分たちで探検し、お昼に伺ったセブンイレブン向かいの小さなお店（お姉さんが1人で切り盛り）は、水餃子と冷麺が最高に美味しかったです。 おすすめ頂いた参鶏湯やさんに行けなかったのが心残りですが、次回訪問への宿題となりました。 ソウルにお家を持った気分になれる、 必ず再訪したいお宿です。

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Magnifique hanok parfaitement propre et bien équipée Notre hôte était adorable et aux petits soins Le lieu est proche de 2 stations de métro Calme paisible et dépaysement assuré

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What an amazing host. We stayed 8 nights in this beautiful, well maintained home away from home. Everything has been thought out whilst keeping the hanok traditional. Great appliances, but what makes your stay unforgettable is the host. She is one of the most kind-hearted, caring people we have met.

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It’s such a beautiful place in an unexpected location! The Dongmyo flea market is really nearby and the area itself has mostly been converted to businesses, but the hanok was like a little haven in the middle of all of that. The house itself is very well maintained and our very kind host Mrs. Shin provided all the amenities we needed.

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到着が遅れた事を心配して待っていて下さりました。 周辺のお店を案内して頂き、韓国旅行の最高の情報になりました。 繁華街に近く、ロケーションが良かった。

場所を見つけるのが少し難しかった。

伝統的な韓国のおうちを家族４人で一棟借りしました。きれいにリノベされていて、とても快適でした。ライトなどがおしゃれで、さらに気分があがります。寒い日でしたが、オンドルが家じゅうであたたまっていて、寒い外から帰ってくるとほっとしました。オーナーさんが親切で、近くの美味しいお店を教えてくれたり、帰りの夜便まで荷物を預かってくれたりしました。町のなかにありますが、不思議と家の中はとても静かでした。シャワーがふたつ、トイレが３つありました。こうした伝統的な民家に快適に止まれた経験は貴重でした。人数がいるとひとりあたりの値段はたいしたことはなく、まちなかのホテルよりもずっと良いと思います。DMＺホテルでツアーに参加した別の日本人は前の晩ホテルに泊まったけど寒かったと言っていたので、こちらで良かったと思いました。

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The host was very helpful. It is authentic Korean stay. It was a traditional style room. Soul was very cold but the room was very warm and cozy. I would definitely stay and highly recommend it. The area also has flea market on the weekend

There was nothing I did not like

Do host! E da casa ser tão típica e tradicional.

Achei que ia dormir no chão - real experiência local - e afinal não. A zona/bairro onde a casa se insere também não é muito gira.

Det var superfint att få bo i ett traditionellt koreanskt hus. Sova på golvet. Fräscha badrum o kök. Värdinnan var fenomenal, väldigt trevlig, hjälpte oss att boka taxi för resan t flygplatsen. Vi fick lämna väskorna innan o även ha kvar de tills taxin skulle komma. Det var ett jättefint avslut på våra 3 v i Sydkorea ❤️ Rekommenderar detta boende 😀

Som några skrivit innan, kan det vara en o annan mygga, men inget som störde upplevelsen. Med fina myggdörrar höll vi de flesta ute😊

Bellissima abitazione tipica dotata di ogni confort. La nostra ospite è stata gentilissima. Se torneremo in Corea, sicuramente torneremo anche a dormire nell'anonimato Sihwadang.

Belle cour, très bonne situation pour faire du shopping friperie ! Accueil très chaleureux

Chaudière bruyante et insonorisation mauvaise vis à vis de la rue

Soggiornare in questo hanok piuttosto che in un hotel è stata la scelta migliore che potessimo fare nel nostro primo viaggio in Corea, e primo soggiorno a Seoul. La posizione comodissima, a metà strada tra due fermate della metro, per raggiungere qualsiasi angolo della città. Vicino a caffè e ristoranti, in un quartiere vivo e autentico. La casa pulitissima, calda e accogliente, dotata di tutto quello che può servire. Il girdino meraviglioso a ogni ora del giorno. Atmosfera fuori dal tempo eppure in centro città. Il valore aggiunto, l'elemento che ci farà tornare, sono sicuramente i proprietari. La premura e l'attenzione che ci hanno riservato ci hanno fatto sentire a casa, coccolati con affetto. Ci hanno aiutato con tutto, consigliandoci per il meglio su trasporti, cibo, itinerari e altro. Il ricordo più prezioso? La fantastica lezione di cucina per imparare a fare il kimchi con la signora Shin. Un'esperienza unica che speriamo di ripetere! Insomma, l'Hanok Sihwadang è il posto dei sogni a Seoul.

Tutto assolutamente positivo!

Lovely house . Renovated. Thank you.

Compared to other similar places we have stayed or felt quite expensive for what we got. It’s a beautiful place but the rest is very basic .

너무 예쁘고 넓고 편안했습니다. 디른 것 보다 호스트님이 너무너무너무 친절하셨어요. 재방문 예정입니다.

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Proprio très souriante et aux petits soins avec pleins de petites attentions dans la maison. Maison traditionnelle à plafond bas comme à l'époque. Nous avons vécu un super séjour à la coréenne.

Tout était bien

Great welcome with a lot of information

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1.It’s traditional Korean style house with beautiful and shining garden space. 2. The house and rooms are clean and bright. 3. The host and hostess were very hospitable and gracious.

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집 건물이 이쁘고 전통적인 느낌을 잘 간직하고 있다. 호스트님의 친절함이 최고다. 위치가 좋다. 가격대비 완전 만족이다. 깨끗한 수건이 충분히 많다. 냉장고에 물을 충분히 준비해주셔서 너무 편했다. 침구들이 너무 깨끗하고 고급스러웠다. 최고급 호텔 침구수준이다. 호텔식 숙소에 비하면 잠자리가 아주 편했다.

여름철이다보니, 모기가 많고( 모기퇴치제, 약이 구비되어 있다. 해결되지 않는부분일수도 있다. ) 에어컨이 없는 공간은 조금 불편했지만, 에어컨이 있는 공간이 넓어서 큰 불편은 없었다. 이부분은 여름이기 때문에 발생된것들이라서 다른 계절에는 문제가 되지 않는다.

Very kind host, beautiful house, well equipped with all necessities and a very clean house.

The location was great and it was a traditional Hanok as promised. The host was so lovely and kind. She brought us to the local convenience store to buy our T cards and to a local fried chicken restaurant where she ordered for us before leaving us. Most people do not speak English in South Korea so google translate is vital.

Not suitable for people with mobility needs. Sleeping on the floor is not for everyone so be aware of this. It does not appear on Naver maps so put in The N Hotel which is on the corner if you are booking an Uber or transfer from the airport.

Very traditional Seoul house with beautiful garden.

Kitchen is a bit small but not issue for us as we did not cook during our stay

Beautiful, traditional Hanok, with great living space for our family. Exceptionally kind and generous host and we appreciated her help and assistance in all aspects of our stay. Highly recommend!

The property was on a back street in more of a market-style neighborhood.

The host Mrs Shin was wonderful. She communicated well despite not having a native grasp of English and her sincere thoughtfulness in checking us in and settling us down and showing us the rooms, switches etc cannot be understated. She even asked us about our plans and made great recommendations and planned a route for us. On a rainy day, she texted to remind us where umbrellas were. The location itself is fantastic because it is central to other attractions, and the house is beautiful and historical. It is right near a convenience store, a lot of great restaurants, a new leather themed dessert cafe bar Gach that we believe will be the next big thing, and in a historic leather and textile town. We even bought genuine leather belts just the street across from the house and the elderly folks that we met in Dongmyo are so sweet and friendly. This is not a touristic area at all, but one where you can really observe living. The facilities are not new but incredibly well-maintained, cosy, and all worked well. We really enjoyed sleeping with the mattresses and experiencing a slice of old-school, slow living. The courtyard is perfect for photos and has a lovely persimmon tree (the namesake of this house!) where we sat and enjoyed meals and conversations. If price was more affordable for us, we would have wanted to stay at least a week and not just two nights. If you manage to book this place, I think an open-hearted traveller type won’t regret it. It is a home away from home.

Nothing, it was all as described and better.

Very cool environment. Outdoor courtyard is a nice place to talk and relax.

Walls are thin so you hear everything. Hard to not disturb others when we woke up or slept at different times.

Everything was super interesting and great! Cozy, warm and all around amazing experience. Thank you for taking care of our family.

We liked everything. Do not expect a 5* villa in a trendy area, you will be disappointed. Open your mind to warm people and cozy places that allow you to experience the culture and respectfully touch real Korean artisan artifacts.

The hostel's madam was extremely kind and welcomed us warmly despite our late check-in. Thanks to her, we had a very good trip. It was a memorable trip to Korea. The area has a down-to-earth atmosphere, there are convenience stores and 24-hour restaurants nearby, and it's about a 7-minute walk from the station. It's perfect.

Beautiful property. True to the pictures and was exactly like what we had envisioned. The place, although vintage, was kept clean with modern appliances - air fryer, induction cooker, modern toilet bowl, heated flooring etc. Location was good also. And the response from the staff was also good - super responsive and helpful.

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Nice traditional house

Location is a messy part of town

The house is spacious and really comfortable for the 3 of us. The owner was really kind, and we loved the mandarin oranges she left for us. The house is around 7 minutes' walk to Emart Hypermarket Cheongyecheon (which was really convenient for us to buy groceries). The area was really quiet at night. It was as if you were not in Seoul. It was easy to find the place from "동묘앞" station. It was also easy getting to Gwangjang Market and Jongmyo shrine by bus (I do think it would be possible to walk to both places, but it was too cold 🥶). We were really happy that we spent 2 nights here. On our last day, we got to see snowfall. Despite being a hanok, there's bidet at the toilet which was really convenient for us. I hope I can experience another season at this hanok.

My family and I really liked the open courtyard of the sihwadang. The space was really big even for 5 people + large luggages. The beds were comfortable and the amenities were complete. It was also close to accessible stations and the Dongmyo Flea Market which was really the best part. The owner was also very kind to meet us during check-in and help us with our bags. She gave us dried persimmons to try too! I could not find any fault in this place. It made our stay in Seoul very memorable and comfortable.

Unique experience, close proximity to attractions

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The host greeted and picked us up from the drop off point on our arrival and let us check in early. She was very kind and enthusiastic in sharing activities we could do on our arrival and gave us a tour of the hanok. We enjoyed staying at the hanok, and were surprised that inside the hanok and the courtyard how peaceful it was as the accomodation is located right in the middle of many shops and businesses. The heating was very good - maybe a tad too good. But it was on this trip that we had the lowest recorded temperature and we were never cold once. The futon and blankets were very cozy and comfortable. At the end of our trip, they offered to look after our luggage until we were leaving for the airport and allowed us to check out a little bit later. She kindly walked us to the bus stop as well to send us off to airport. Overall, a great way to end our Korea trip. We won't forget your kindness and we can look back at our stay with you with fond memories of our trip.

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A small oasis of cultural immersion in the heart of bustling Seoul. A peaceful and tranquil respite while soaking up the wonderful Hanok architecture and within easy public transportation to the sights and sites of Seoul. A wonderful experience!

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Stepping back in time - a beautiful house in the middle of a bustling market area. The property is peaceful with all the amenities you need. Make the most of sitting in the courtyard area in the evenings - a real bonus. The owner could not have been more helpful.

Nothing to dislike - only slight negative is taxis might find it difficult to locate so make sure you have instructions to hand !

The traditional Korean courtyard room is different from typical hotels, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in Korean traditional culture, as if we were in a Korean drama. The clean and tidy environment allows us to relax and enjoy the holiday to the fullest

If traditional Korean breakfast is included, it would be even more perfect.

I enjoyed my staying in this hanok hotel. It's located in the market and there are some little hotels around. It was easy to find the hotel. The owner is a very friendly and helpful Korean woman, who knows English quite enough to communicate. She showed me around the house and also offered some snacks and beer. The hanok itself is pretty charming. It has a bed on the floor with heating. In the bathroom there is a modern toilet and simple shower. The place was quite clean, and there was a hair dryer. No noise at the night. Nice location to go from to the City Wall.

The market can be pretty busy. The lock is only on the main gates. The heating will probably not be strong enough in the winter, but can't say for sure. In general, not much to complain about.

It gave our son and grandson the true feeling of living in a traditional Korean house.

Hard to get to when the street market is going on. Saturday and Sunday

Lovely korean style house and the host was absolutely the best. We felt very welcomed and taken care off. The station was close and it was a convenient location to go exploring the city. Small convenience store close by and a bigger market wasn't too far either. Definitely recommended to book!

near to MRT station

Very cosy, sweet and quiet place. Beds are korean style which is amazing and very special. It was around 0 degrees outside in winter, but beds were warm and we were sleeping good. Restroom is big and comfortable. Sitting outside in the evening and morning in the little enclosed garden, you would not know you were in the middle of Seoul.

I think it's my first 10/10 review. My friends and I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming traditional Korean house in Seoul for a week, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every possible way. From the warm ambiance to the incredible hospitality of our host, this stay became the highlight of our trip. Upon arriving, we were greeted by the incredibly kind and welcoming lady who served as our host. From the get-go, she went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Not only did she provide us with detailed tips on how to reach her place (which proved to be immensely helpful for both us and the taxi driver), but she also surprised us with an array of delightful sweets and thoughtful gifts that instantly set the tone for a wonderful stay. The traditional Korean house itself was a masterpiece of architecture, seamlessly blending the charm of the past with modern comfort. The interior was adorned with traditional furnishings, creating an authentic atmosphere that allowed us to immerse ourselves in Korean culture. There are two toilets available, one has only a toilet seat and a sink. Despite visiting in December, when temperatures in Seoul can drop to around 0 degrees Celsius, the traditional Korean house proved to be a cozy sanctuary. The efficient heating system kept us warm throughout our stay, allowing us to enjoy the traditional experience without any discomfort. One of the highlights of our stay was the convenient location of the house. A mere 8-minute walk led us to the metro station, providing easy access to all the major attractions in Seoul. This made our daily explorations hassle-free, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the vibrant city life while having a peaceful retreat to return to at the end of the day. What truly made our stay unforgettable was the genuine warmth and hospitality of our host.

If you are above 180cm of height - mind your head! That's absolutely normal and expected, just watch out as you'll need to bow quite often when changing rooms!

Caring and helpful host, good location, walkable distance to metro, excellent experience of traditional Korean house (Hanok). We will definitely come back😃

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House keeper is very nice, the house is very confortable and tidy we are very happy to have a pleasant experience.

-The host is very responsive and welcoming. She helped us carry our suitcases and served us a special Korean traditional dish -The facilities are complete (beyond my expectations). There are even a guitar and board games too! -Very clean and nice design. Really well-maintaned

Maybe, the blanket could be lighter (a little bit too heavy). But it is just a minor thing, this place and the service are still exceptional!

It was 100% traditional. It was so beautiful. The customer service was the best one I've ever had, the woman was very helpful and really nice, great communication. We had everything we needed in the house. It was a great experience. Also, the place is surrounded by convenience stores and restaurants!

The location is great. We were near the Dongmyo temple, and Dongmyo station Line 1&6. It is surrounded by locals and a very interesting flea market. Watching the locals live their day to day life and having the opportunity to stay in a traditional hanok made me feel honoured and warm. It is a gem. For people who only saw the hustling and bustling of Seoul, I think the people who runs this Hanok in Dongmyo will change their mind. And this hanok took us back in time. I had a lot of quiet thoughts sitting in the garden, watching the little wood crafts details around the house. I think the hosts must be very romantic and poetic people to be able to run the hanok this way. They welcomed us to the place and treated us with the biggest heart. My heart instantly felt the warmth here. When we checked out, our host walked us to our cab pick-up location, and watched us leave. He even helped me carry my luggage to the main street, worrying about our heavy luggage (completely our fault from getting out of control on shopping). We were also here during Autumn, the tangerine and persimmon season. Having persimmons under the persimmon tree in a hanok will stay in my memory of Seoul for a long long time from now on.

Everything was perfect. There's nothing we don't like.

It was a real traditional place. Very beautiful and the host is really taking care of the place. It’s great for friends, partner, family. For anything really. She prepared a lot of things for our staying, also great communication. Amazing place, if you have foreign friends or bf, I strongly recommend to try this place. Still close from the subway station, bus station, a lot of restaurants around. I would definitely pick this place again.

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