A place for people who lose sight of the essentials in their daily lives amidst the flashing lights and noise of the city center, and the sharp tension and competition of today’s modern world. What should hospitality mean to the people of today?
Seochon is a town with a long history that retains the traditions and highlights the changes of modern Seoul. Inside the small alley of Nuha-dong where numerous Seochon Hanoks are gathered, there is a Hanok Essay Seochon, capturing the day to day life of Seochon. Hanok Essay Seochon is designed to deliver the true experience of Korean hospitality and express gratitude that people of this era want.
Hanok Essay features a cozy fireplace, specialty coffee and a music lounge where you can enjoy the carefully crafted acoustics of the space. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, and escape everyday stress in this zen hideaway.
When opening the bathroom window while filling the bathtub with water, the yard, bathtub, and lounge become one, and fresh air fills the house in instantly. Warm up your body and relax your mind from everyday life.
As you enter the wooden gate along the exterior fence, designed to fit in with the surrounding walls of the Hanok around the alley, you will find an elegant Korean-style yard with a Lagerstroemia planted inside. Be sure to listen to the sounds coming into the yard from the outside alley.
The adress of Hanok-essay-seochon is [12, Pirundae-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul].
When searching for Hanok Essay Seochon in a map application, the directions will direct you to the back of the hanok. We recommend that you search for [9 Pirun-daero 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul] and come to [12 Pirun-daero 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul] on arrival. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from Gyeongbokgung Station.
Seochon is a resident priority parking area and parking for visitors is difficult, so please use public transportation if possible.
If you must bring a car, please select the parking option when booking. Parking is limited to a maximum of 1 car.