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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon

Published Date : Nov 09, 2020 / Edited Date : Mar 25, 2021
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Name
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon
Neighborhood
Itaewon
Check-in/out
Check-in : 15:00 / Check-out : 11:00
Language(s)
English,Japanese,Chinese
About
  • Village hotel: What would happen if the whole village, not just the vertically towering building, becomes a hotel?

    Starting with the interest in and love for traditional hanok, Rakkojae developed Korea’s first traditional house-based travel program in 1994. Rakkojae has been studying the changes and evolution of hanok from the globalization to commercialization of hanok.

    We are pursuing sustainable expansion, focusing on the next 30 years and inheriting the spirit of Rakkojae, which has been in operation for nearly 30 years. To do this, we are applying the new concept of a “village hotel” that is being introduced overseas. Hotels in large cities have high land prices and need to be developed in a highly dense manner, requiring vertical elevators to be connected to guest rooms. But village hotels are a concept hotel in which the alleyways become the elevators, and all hanok operated by Rakkojae in Bukchon Hanok Village become guest rooms.

    This concept originated in Italy in the 1980s and began as an effort to recreate a small historical village that was abandoned and difficult to access. Usually operated by a single owner, guest rooms are scattered throughout several buildings in the historic center and have a sincere community spirit, allowing visitors to experience local life.

    In recent years, customers have begun to reject stereotypical hotels and seek new luxury hotels. Many hotels decorate their interiors of the hotel with hints of local culture, but these efforts are still not sufficient. Today’s travelers, whose desire for sincerity has skyrocketed, want to feel the identity of a single alley, a street, or even a whole village. As a solution to this, horizontal hotels have recently begun to be built overseas one by one, and in Korea, Rakkojae is making the first attempt.

    Now, the world is trying to find health and true relaxation for the body and mind, away from the benefits of civilization only for convenience. It is time for something that’s essential for modern people in the era of cold science and impoverished digitalization. As a solution to this issue, we would like to present the “affection” and “taste for the arts” cultures of Korea and share with the world a proud taste for arts and culture full of unique Korean specialties that are never second to the vastness of Chinese culture and the delicacy of Japanese culture.

    If the relaxation and comfort felt in the lines and space of Hanok are a hardware beauty, the “affection” and “taste for the arts” that fill the inside are software beauties, which are unique Korean sentiments that cannot be felt in other countries. As the time goes by, hanok acquire an antique style and elegance.

    A healthy journey is waiting for you to enjoy hanok, a house of natural beauty where the wind rests and the moonlight stays in harmony with nature.
Details
  • The main building of Rakkojae Seoul - A place where you can enjoy old things and clear your head

    The main building of Rakkojae Seoul is a traditional Korean cultural space in a 130-year-old hanok that was renovated by Jeong Yeong-jin Ong, a human cultural asset. Traditional roofing tiles, walls, pavilions, chimneys, and jangdokdae (platform for crocks of sauces and condiments) are harmoniously crafted in the blue sky with pine trees, creating the true charm of hanok. Passing through the elegantly located tall gate, you can see a simple jangdokdae and a small but clean hanok. Pine trees and bamboo in between add natural beauty, and the friendly rubber shoes on the terrace stone bring back beautiful and fragrant memories.

    Rakkojae, the yard of which is designed in square shape, boasts the artistic sense of the past nobility in every corner. The pavilions, ponds, and daecheongmaru (den) enjoyed by the Seonbi (Confucian scholars) were carefully restored to create a stylish atmosphere. In particular, the daecheongmaru adds the beauty of the spaces in hanok, providing a refreshing feeling. Just like seonbi from the past, you can feel the slowness of the flow of time and the wind passing over the sotdae (pole signifying prayer for a good harvest) with the shyly ringing windchimes while sitting in the pavilion. Slowly lifting your eyes and looking at the sky, you can only see the angular sky surrounded by eaves and your complex modern thoughts seem to run away.

    As a place where you can enjoy traditional Korean culture while enjoying the artful sense that is the mainstream of Korean culture, Rakkojae conveys the beauty of Korean tradition with various programs such as the tea ceremony, jjimjilbang (Korean dry sauna), royal hanbok, and kimchi making along with traditional Korean table d’hote. The accommodations of Rakkojae, which are reminiscent of a noble house in the Joseon period, are neat and comfortable enough to be compared to luxury hotels. The ondol rooms (floor-heated rooms) covered with natural jade and firewood jjimjilbangs made of cheongito present a healthy journey to many guests. A one-night stay at Rakkojae will remain in your memory, giving you unforgettable memories with Korean tastes and fragrances, along with the subtle moonlight that permeates through the edges of the door.
Type, Rooms, Capacity
Type Rooms Capacity
Double Room 2 2
Single Room 1 1
Triple Room 1 3
Family Room 1 4
Amenities
  • Private bathroom
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • AC/heating
  • Toiletries
Transportation
6-minute walk from Exit 2 of Anguk Station on subway Line 2

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