Bukchon Hanok Center for History (북촌한옥역사관)

Bukchon Hanok Center for History (북촌한옥역사관)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/bukchonhanok_history

How has Bukchon, a Hanok village, been preserved over the years? The Bukchon Hanok Center for History, housed in a remodeled Hanok, sheds light on the history of Bukchon and highlights Jeong Se-kwon, who strived to preserve Korea’s unique residential style. It features traditional Hanoks, and urban Hanoks that were modified from them. Compare and experience the ambiance of Hanok.

- Address : 3 Gyedong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
+82-2-747-8630

- Parking
Not available

- Day Off
Mondays

- Usage Fee
free

- Operating Hours
10:00-18:00 (13:00-14:00 Break time)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Inwoohouse [Korea Quality] / 인우하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
https://inwoohouse.modoo.at

- Tel
+82-2-742-1115

Inwoo House is a traditional hanok down an alley in Gye-dong, Jongno, Seoul. There is a swallow's nest under the eaves, and the pride of this house is that the swallow family returns every spring. Each room in the house has a private bathroom. Residents can sample Korean culture by taking part in traditional paper crafts, knot bracelet making, and fan decorating. The location is convenient for restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong, and Samcheong-dong are all within walking distance.

⊙ Lagidang [Korea Quality] / 락이당 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Tel
+82-507-1358-3701

Lagidang is a foreigner-only guesthouse in the heart of Bukchon Hanok Village in Jeongno-gu, Seoul. Public transportation links are good, with Exit 3 of Anguk Subway Station just a seven-minute walk away. The house has a fine view over Bukchon Hanok Village, and early-rising guests will also catch the sunrise in the south-eastern sky. The guesthouse is decorated with art works and Joseon-period antiques. 

⊙ Kum Bak Yeon [Tax Refund Shop] (금박연)

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⊙ Bukchonmaru hanok guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 북촌마루 한옥 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
http://www.bukchonmaru.com

- Tel
+82-10-3253-8751

Bukchon Maru is a two-storey hanok guesthouse in Jongno, Seoul. It’s positioned on a hill between the second and third of the famous ‘eight scenic views of Bukchon’, and offers splendid views of the city. Guests can enjoy a simple Korean breakfast and a morning chat with visitors from various countries. The guesthouse is close to Anguk subway station, making transport super-convenient, and major local attractions include the Royal Palaces, Insa-dong, and the Blue House.

⊙ Go-un [Korea Quality] 고운 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
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- Tel
+82-504-0904-2464

Go-un, meaning "High Cloud," is a hanok stay atop a steep hill in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jeongno-gu, Seoul. The view from the house’s big windows takes in hanok tiled roofs, Seoul’s downtown, and Inwangsan Mountain - a vista that merges the past and the present. After enjoying Bukchon's attractions, entertainment, and food, guests can relax in the hanok’s half-body bath overlooking the yard (mugwort bath salts provided) - or enjoy a movie on the beam projector.

⊙ Dong-Lim Knot Museum (동림매듭박물관)

- Homepage
www.shimyoungmi.com

- Tel
+82-2-3673-2778

Opened in April 2004, Dong-Lim Knot Museum exhibits a variety of decorative traditional Korean maedeup (knots): norigae for hanbok, belts, pouches, as well as materials like thread, cord, and accessories. Housed in a hanok, a traditional Korean house, the gallery has a variety of exhibits, including old and new artwork, and creations that reflect modern trends.

⊙ Yeonwoohouse [Korea Quality] / 연우하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Tel
+82-2-742-1115

Yeonoo House is a quiet and cozy traditional hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno, Seoul. There are two small rooms, each with its own bathroom. Residents can access a superb panoramic view of Bukchon Hanok Village by mounting a ladder up to the roof. As Yeonoo is an old building, careful attention is paid to hygiene management. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheonggyeonggung Palace, and Changdeokgung Palace are all nearby.

⊙ The Hanok (더 한옥)

- Tel
+82-2-743-7470

You can enjoy coffee in a hanok (Korean house). This restaurant's signature menu is coffee. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

- Homepage
http://www.gahoemuseum.org/

- Tel
+82-2-741-0466

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum exhibits folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea, including old paintings depicting people's lifestyle in the past and religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of humans or goblins. Visitors will also find folding screens and religious objects used in the past that show skills and knowledge of Korean ancestors.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto