Want to rent a hanbok in Hanboknam near Gyeongbokgung? Book here for only ₩6,600 or $5.8! (New users get extra $3 or ₩3,000 off first booking 🎉)
Why Hanboknam?
If you’re thinking about renting a hanbok in Seoul, one of the best places to go is Hanboknam. Aside from having shops near Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Bukchon Hanok Village, they also offer a wide variety of Korean traditional dresses. From traditional and themed hanbok to fancy wedding pieces, Hanboknam will delight you with their selections, which you can all book at a discount below:
1. Hanbok Selection & Price List
Hanboknam in Gyeongbokgung has hundreds of Korean traditional wear, which they categorize into two: Traditional & Luxury. The traditional hanbok is made of hemp and comes in bold colors, while the luxury hanbok is made of finer linen and embroidered with more subtle designs (perfect if you’re going for the more sophisticated look!). Here’s how some of their selections look:
TRADITIONAL HANBOK
Renting a traditional hanbok on Hanboknam regularly costs ₩10,000 or $8.6, but you can book it on WAUG here for only ₩ 6,600 or $5.7 — yep, that’s a discount of 34%!
| Duration | Regular rental fees | Rates on WAUG |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hours | ₩10,000 | ₩6,600 |
| 2.5 hours | ₩15,000 | ₩9,900 |
| 4 hours | ₩20,000 | ₩13,200 |
| 1 day | ₩30,000 | ₩19,800 |
LUXURY HANBOK
If you want to go for a more unique and sophisticated look, then I’d recommend renting a luxury hanbok on Hanboknam. Here are the rental prices:
| Duration | Regular rental fees | Rates on WAUG |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hours | ₩20,000 | ₩13,200 |
| 2.5 hours | ₩30,000 | ₩19,800 |
| 4 hours | ₩40,000 | ₩26,400 |
| 1 day | ₩50,000 | ₩33,000 |
2. Indoor Photoshoot at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung
You may also opt to avail the indoor photoshoot session in Hanboknam for that picture-perfect portrait! WAUG offers the package at a discounted rate of only ₩18,000 or $15.5, which you can book below:
Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Reviews
Hanboknam currently holds a 5/5 rating on WAUG. One local who booked it said that there were many pieces to choose from and that the staff were very friendly. Another local who booked it said that the hanbok was in good condition and was very clean. To see more feedback for Hanboknam near Gyeongbokgung, click here.
How to Book Hanboknam Online
If you haven’t registered for WAUG yet, you can do so below. You’ll get a ₩3,000 or $3 discount coupon that you can apply on your first booking! Here are the steps:
- Log in or sign up for WAUG here. (New members get extra $3 or ₩3,000 off first booking 🎉)
- Proceed to the Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung booking page here.
- Choose the date and provide other essential information.
- Check out using your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX.
- Wait for your voucher/s that we’ll send through the WAUG app, which you can download here.
Is your method-of-payment issued in South Korea? You can switch the page’s currency to KRW so you can see the other local payment options, like phone payment!
Alternatively, if you have or plan to purchase a mobile Discover Seoul Pass, you can use it on Hanboknam to get a free rental for 1.5 hours! Get the full details here.
How to Get to Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung
Hanboknam is located in 133-5 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The store is easily accessible via Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 4, which is on the Orange Line (Line 3). You can view the location on Google Maps here or on Naver Map here.
Hanboknam is open everyday from 9am-7pm.
Also read: This Autumn, Visit Gyeongbokgung & Take Your Hanbok Shot!
