Today, kozaza picks some Bukchon Hanokstays in kozaza postcards. Find the hanokstay and check it with painting.

Unique Hanok, Cinnamon House @Bukchon, Seoul

Cinnamon Houes is a single building Hanok at Buchon. There are two bedrooms, one kitchen, a toilet, and garden in the center. The two rooms are partitioned by slide door and can be used as one. The place is perfect for a family, or a small group of less than six people.

You can book Cinnamon House HERE at kozaza

Dahmsojung Hanokstay @Bukchon, Seoul

Welcome to DahmSoJung, Korean traditional guest house in Buckchon Hanok Village, Seoul. Make unforgettable memories with your family, friends, and lovers and enjoy Korean traditional lifestyle in our cozy and modernized guest house.

We are preparing various kinds of programs to provide you exciting experience; making Kimchi, making Korean traditional painting, making Korean traditional tea. We would do our best for you to experience Korean traditional culture and lifestyle.

You can book Dahmsojung HERE at kozaza

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Irang Hanokstay @Bukchon, Seoul

Irang Guesthouse is a newly-renovated, Korean traditional house used as an accommodation. Single building with garden on the side, the place is a bit small but very cozy and homey. The guesthouse is located in the northeast part of Bukchon, making it look like less convenient for transportation at first glance, but with the town bus, it is quite convenient to get to the subway station, only about 5 minutes. The neighborhood is very quiet and pleasant, since Changdeokgung is just beside with a number of cafes and galleries. The town is a bit isolated and less visitors come take a look around compared to other parts of Bukchon, Samcheong-dong and Gahoe-dong. Surrounded by trees and mountain, Irang guesthouse provides a quite time in busy center of the city.

You can book Irang HERE at kozaza

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Namhyundang Hanokstay @Bukcho, Seoul

Namhyundang is conveniently located in the neighborhood of Gyeongun-dong, right across from the traditional neighborhood of Insadong, in the center of the city. Originally an old hanok (traditional Korean house) stretching back to 100-odd years ago, Namhyeondang underwent a massive renovation in 2011 and reinvented itself as a guest house with rich cultural vibes and a cozy and tranquil atmosphere. Namhyundang is situated adjacent to Kyodong Elementary School, between Nakwon Arcade and Unhyeongung (Palace). As soon as you step into the gate, a spacious courtyard greets you with such a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that makes you feel like time is standing still.

You can book Namhyundang HERE at kozaza

     

Garden

Living Room

Living Room

Room

Kitchen

You can book Manhaedang Hanokstay HERE at kozaza

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Charm House

Charm House

Room that Embraced the Moon (Bed Room)

Room that Embraced the Sun (Ondol Room)

dachschund Zeke

You can book Charm House HERE at kozaza

     

A view of the Rakkojae hanok in Bukchon, Seoul, once a guests steps through the entrance.

Bukchon in Seoul is a mixture of the hip and quaint.
The main road is dotted with cute, standout restaurants, shops and cafes.
Meander through the narrow alleys in the back, however, and one time-travels to the 1970s and early ‘80s — a time of hole-in-the-wall shops and “hanok” or traditional Korean houses.It’s within this sliver of Seoul and its vast passage of time that a local company, kozaza is working with a new-era concept of “sharing economy” to promote the beauty of olden times. There are around 90,000 traditional houses remaining in Korea. Kozaza — the name fittingly means “let’s get a good night’s sleep” — links 700 of these with visitors desiring a stay. Jo has been a forward promoter of the traditional Korean house, providing content on hanok to Google’s Cultural Institute, a 360-degree preview of a hanok with Google Maps, and postcards.

It’s one of the rooms available for a hanok stay through kozaza.

“Staying in a hanok is more than a night’s accommodation, you can experience Korean traditional culture and lifestyle,” said Jo San-ku, founder and CEOof kozaza.
What the relatively new company is also doing is spreading the “sharing economy” model in society here. Around 70 Korean firms are engaging in the model including Socar, which is a car-share operation; Kiple that purchases and resells children’s clothes online; and the social dining company Zipbob. “Zipbob is more about sharing talent, I would say,” said Park Lynn, founder of the social dining club. As there are a rising number of singles, Zipbob brings members, usually early 30-something females, to congregate for a meal or a session of drawing or learning how to make craft beer. Zipbob users create profiles, chat online and find people who with similar interests after which they can organize dining experiences. Park like Jo started her business based on sharing economy around 2012. Jo is one of the early adopters of the “sharing economy” model here. Having founded and operated NetGeo in Silicon Valley in the 2000s, he worked at leading Korean conglomerates before founding kozaza.

Jo San-ku, founder and CEO of kozaza, poses during an interview with The Korea Times.

When he set out to found a business in Korea, he met a lot of naysayers who said that Koreans don’t like to open up their houses or that the house structure in Korea was not oriented toward sharing.
“The biggest hurdle was the Korean mindset that they don’t want strangers in the house” said Jo. “But the mindset is changing.” A recent survey by Nielsen validated Jo’s argument. The survey found that one out of two Koreans (49 percent) were willing to rent goods or services through a shared economy for financial purposes. Respondents were most willing to share clothes (25 percent) and electronic goods (25 percent), but also outdoor camping goods (23 percent) and cars (19 percent). “Sharing the hanok is within the bigger context of a sharing economy but also a pride for Koreans,” he added. Jo had a special guest last year Google executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, who visited Chiwunjeong, the former residence of ex-President Lee Myung-bak for several hours. “Schmidt came in the fall so all the doors and the windows were open, so he noted how the wind and the sun ‘go through’ the house,” said Jo. He noted that hanok stays can now be expanded as “alternative” accommodation to hotels that foreign participants attending global conferences held in Seoul could make use of. His company recently hosted participants to the Global Hackathon, which was part of the SBS Digital Forum hosted by the capital.
“About 130 participants stayed at 65 hanok together for four days, which allowed them to brainstorm and enjoy Korean zither performances in the evening. It was like a journey rather than just sleeping in a hanok,” said Jo. “This experience demonstrates that we can host global conference participants in hanok.”
For the future, kozaza is also looking to secure 100 home-stay residences within the 29 districts of Seoul, fit to accommodate businesspeople. Rooms available in Seoul total 30,000, so kozaza, working with the Seoul Business Agency and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, would be able to increase that number by 10 percent.
The real allure of kozaza or other sharing economy models may be in its philosophy.
“The sharing economy is all about by the people, of the people and for the people,” Jo said. “In a sharing economy, a powerless individual is providing value.”
He said Kozaza as an example of expanding value creation. Jo and his four employees link hanok owners with guests who are willing and interested in choosing the traditional Korean house as accommodation. Both the host and guests would like a memento. So the Seoul City Government supports amateur artists drawing depictions of hanok, which are made into postcards and distributed to both the host and guests. Bukchon village, a popular tourist destination, finds the postcards memorable souvenir items so they are sold at shops.
“So it’s good for everyone, the host, the guests, Bukchon community, the artists and Kozaza. By sharing the theme of hanok and by doing what each party wants to, we’re creating a new value culture,” Jo said.
It’s a “pay as you live” model that will become a new lifestyle, he added confidently.
For a young company, kozaza is actually being enhanced by the soaring popularity of Airbnb; but it ambitiously hopes to “disrupt its business model within this year,” Jo said.
The stay at a hanok is not cheap per se. For two people sharing a hanok room, they should be prepared to pay an average of 110,000 won per night. The most expensive is 1.5 million won per room for two people at Chiwunjeong. In between is another “fine” hanok, the Rakkojae, where the rate is around 200,000 through 300,000 won per night.
“A hanok is petite, with no privacy and the toilets sometimes placed outside. Those who appreciate the value of hanok’s architecture and design should come,” said Jo.
“Bukchon is singular in Seoul. You can find a Gangnam in any big city. Palaces, you can find them anywhere too,” said Jo. “But it’s hard to find a habitat of the commoners.”­

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Room 1. Single Room

Price: $144 /per night

You can book Cheongsongjae Single Room HERE at kozaza

Room 2. Double Room+Living Room

Price: $289 /per night

You can book Cheongsongjae Double Room+Living Room HERE at kozaza

 Room 3. Twin Room+Tiny Garden

Price: $289 /per night

You can book Cheongsongjae Twin Room+Tiny Garden HERE at kozaza

 Room 4. 2 Rooms+Living Room

Price: $674 /per night

You can book Cheongsongjae 2 Room+Living Room HERE at kozaza

* Features

- A blend of hanok and modern art featuring the highest quality facilities and customer service (for VVIP)
- High-end furniture, appliances, and interior.
- Movie theatre at the basement(fee charged separately).
- Breakfast included.
- Talk about Art, Design and Architecture with the host, a master designer.

▲ Kitchen

▲ Movie theatre

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Room 1. Dahm Room

dahm room is the largest room, so it is good for a family. (2~4 people)
Accommodates: 3~4 persons
Room rate: 3 persons 230,000won, 4 persons 260,000won

You can book DahmSoJung Hanokstay Dahn Room HERE at kozaza

Room 2. So Room

So room is good for a couple or a family. (2~4 people)
Accommodates: 3~4 persons
Room rate: 3 persons 230,000won, 4 persons 260,000won

You can book DahmSoJung Hanokstay So Room HERE at kozaza

Room 3. Jung Room

Jung room is a small room, so it is good for a couple or one person. (1~2 people)
Accommodates: 1~2 persons
Room rate: single 100,000won, twin 140,000won

You can book DahmSoJung Hanokstay Jung Room HERE at kozaza

* Features

- Each room has private toilet, air conditioner & automatic heating system
- Breakfast is a Korean traditional food for Free
- Free internet access, Free Wi-Fi

- Bath goods (shampoo, towel, toothbrush etc.)
- Washer & Dryer
- Kitchen & Dining Room

Room 101

Standard room occupancy: 1
Price (Standard room occupancy): $96 /per night

You can book KunDaeMunJip Hanokstay Room 101 HERE at kozaza

Room 102

Standard room occupancy: 2
Price (Standard room occupancy): $192 /per night

You can book KunDaeMunJip Hanokstay Room 102 HERE at kozaza

Room 103

Standard room occupancy: 3
Price (Standard room occupancy): $289 /per night

You can book KunDaeMunJip Hanokstay Room 103 HERE at kozaza

Room 104

Standard room occupancy: 3
Price (Standard room occupancy): $289 /per night

You can book KunDaeMunJip Hanokstay Room 104 HERE at kozaza

Room 105

Standard room occupancy: 3
Price (Standard room occupancy) : $192 /per night

You can book KunDaeMunJip Hanokstay Room 105 HERE at kozaza

* Features

- Bed (Folding wall bed-Murphy bed)
- Lofty gate
- Spacious green garden
- Parking lot (available for three vehicles)
- Breakfast will served from 8:00 AM ~ 9:00 AM
- Korean traditional clothes – hanbok experience

Address: Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Room 1. An_Bang (Main Room)

It is connected to a small garden and an upper floor. Our most spacious guestroom, it allows our guests to experience the beauty and charm of Korea’s beautiful traditional amenities, including wooden furniture and handicrafts.

Area: 43.4sqm
Composition: Bedroom, Antechamber, Bathroom

You can book Chiwoonjung Hanokstay An_Bang(Main Room) HERE at kozaza

Room 2. Daechungbang (Main Floored Room)

This room is part of the Main House, along with the Anbang. Looking out from its bedroom, you will be overcome by the stunning views of Bukchon village and its traditional Koreanstyle houses. Like the Anbang, it is connected to a small garden and an upper floor.

Area: 54.5sqm
Composition: Bedroom, Antechamber, Bathroom

You can book Chiwoonjung Hanokstay Daechungbang (Main Floored Room) HERE at kozaza

Room 3. Sarangcha (Detached House)

A seperate area with a small space that can be used as a teahouse, this part of Chiwoonjung consist of a series of indivisual buildings. It combines the functionality of contemporary accessories with a traditional Korean-style house structure.

Area: 37.7sqm
Composition: Bedroom, Antechamber, Upper Floor, Bathroom

You can book Chiwoonjung Hanokstay Sarangcha (Detached House) HERE at kozaza

Room 4. Byeoldangchae (Auxiliary House)

This facility is seperated from the other guestrooms by a beautiful garden. You can watch the seasons change while marveling at the calssical grace and dignity of Chiwoonjung.

Area: 20.5sqm
Composition: Bedroom, Antechamber, Bathroom

You can book Chiwoonjung Hanokstay Byeoldangchae (Auxiliary House) HERE at kozaza

▲ Service: Aroma Bath
Chi Woon Jung’s bathtubs and picturesque gardens offer visitors the ultimate in rest and relaxation, offering them an ideal chance to commune with nature.

▲ Service: Dry Sauna
Designed with red clay, the floor and outer walls are built with red redar.

▲ Service: Dining
Chi Woon Jung’s dishes are made by the chef of the Korean restautant ‘Durae’. ‘Durae’ is internationally acclaimed by Wall Street, Asahi TV, Fuji TV, and is a recognized Korean restaurant that provides the freshest traditional Korean foods.

▲ Service: Culture Events
Chi Woon Jung offers you a chance to savor a taste of the best of Korea.

▲ Service: Room Service
Breakfast, Dinner / Providing traditional robe / fresh bedding (morning and evening) / tea service (morning and evening)

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Room 1. Anbang (Master Bedroom)

Not only does Rakkojae’s master bedroom deliver love and bond to guests but the entire floor is made of natural jade in consideration of the guest’s health.

Price: $241 /per night

You can book Rakkojae Hanokstay Anbang HERE at kozaza

Room 2. Gunnunbang (Far Bedroom)

The far bedroom is where you can experience the bamboo like proper elegance of scholars for the Chosun Dynasty.

Price: $241 /per night

You can book Rakkojae Hanokstay Gunnunbang HERE at kozaza

Room 3. Jungjabang (Patio&Patio Room)

This is where you can truly feel the harmony of nature and the style of ancient scholars.

Price: $241 /per night

You can book Rakkojae Hanokstay Jungjabang HERE at kozaza

Room 4. Byeolchae (Separate House)

Preserving the “ㄷ” shape “hanok” design built 60 years ago, the living room is designed to accommodate the comforts of modern life. It is available for use as lodging for large groups or as a dining room.

Price: $433 /per night

You can book Rakkojae Hanokstay Byeolchae HERE at kozaza

* Service (Complimentary)

- Dinner Service: Rakkojae provides a traditional Korean course menu featuring fresh and local ingredients.

- Breakfast Service: Several options are available for breakfast. The Korean option consists of a porridge menu or a breakfast course menu. While the continental breakfast is a selection of coffee, juice, pastries, eggs, bacon and fruits.

- Tea Ceremony: you can cultivate an understanding of Korean culture and achieve peace of mind through a traditional Korean tea ceremony experience.

- Laundry Service: Rakkojae provides complimentary laundry service for your convenience.

* Service (For a fee / Reservations requested)

- Natural Mud Sauna: Infared emissions from the naturl mud will relieve bodily tension and help create comfort and peace of mind.

- Pansori, Kayakeum Performance: Experience the true traditional culture of Korea through the sounds the Kayakeum and the voice of a Pansori performer resonating throughout the hanbok. (Only 1 Kayakeum performer: 200,000 KRW / 1 Kayakeum performer and 1 Pansori expert: 500,000KRW)

- Kimchee Making Experience: Learn how to make Korean Kimchee firsthand, which is recognized worldwide for its outstanding taste unparalleled nutrition (40,000 KRW)

- Royal Hanbok Experience: You can feel the beauty of Hanbok while wearing the royal garments that the Kings and Queens of the Chosun Dynasty wore.

The overall layout is an open square form. The Sarangchae and Byeolchae are joined together, while the Anchae is located several steps above the ground. The Byeolchae sits right inside the main gate, and has a single room. It is the only house in the village that has preserved its traditional furnace and floor heating system. The hanok also has a well-preserved traditional garden.

You can book Woorijib Hanokstay HERE at kozaza

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