HAM HanokStay is a traditional Korean guesthouse operated by LEE SSI HAM, dedicated to honoring the craftsmanship of the late artist Lee Sung-Goo (1927-2000), who devoted his life to preserving Joseon Dynasty furniture and crafts. Here’s how to enjoy your stay at HAM Hanok.
The displayed artworks are highly valuable cultural heritage.
Please admire the covered pieces with your eyes only.
We ask you to treat the place with care and respect during your stay.
The address for HAM Hanok Stay is 4-1, Gyedong 6-gil, Seoul, South Korea.(View on map)
It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. The nearest subway station is 'Anguk Station'
We recommend taking a bus from Seoul Station (link). From Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center Platform 7, take bus "162" or "151" and get off at "Anguk Station, Insadong."
After getting off, transfer to the local bus "Jongno 02" and get off at "Anguk Seonwon, Samgeori."
Go straight and take the first right alley (Salt House) for 100 meters, then turn right at the main gate of Jungang High School. When you see the "Philippines Tropical" store, turn left into the alley.
We recommend taking a bus from the airport . At Incheon Airport, board bus 6011 from Platform 5B.
Get off at the "Changdeokgung" stop.
Walk towards Exit 3 of Anguk Station and head up the road towards 'Hyundai Engineering.'
We recommend using the "모두의 주차장" (Modu Parking) app to purchase a parking pass.
Nearby, there is the 'Hyundai Engineering' parking lot, which charges 13,000 KRW on weekdays and 15,000 KRW on weekends. The rates reset at midnight.
Continue straight for 600 meters, then turn right into the alley at "Philippines Tropical."
The day before your arrival, we will send you a link to a webpage via email or the booking platform, allowing you to control the door lock.
Open the link, and you will see 'Open' and 'Close' buttons. Press the 'Open' button to unlock the door and enter the accommodation.
Once you are inside, please send a message to the host.
Our accommodation provides a variety of consumable items for your convenience.
You can find these amenities in the wardrobes of the main room and the sarangchae (guest room).
Towels: We provide two custom-made HAM Hanok Stay towels per person per night. Contact the host if you need more.
Toothbrush & Toothpaste: We offer eco-friendly bamboo disposable toothbrushes and natural solid toothpaste.
Toilet Paper: Extra disposable toilet paper is available for use in the bathroom.
Daenamu Tea is made of organic bamboo shoots and its roasted peels from Myeonggahye's bamboo forest in DamyangㅣJeollanam-do through the craftsmanship of Korean tea makers. The tea has delicate sweet & malty flavours with exquisite golden colour and they relieves stresses.
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Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is provided within the accommodation, and you can automatically connect to Wi-Fi by scanning the QR code placed inside the accommodation.
Boiler Heating & Hot Water
There is a boiler controller above the kitchen sink in the accommodation.
The boiler controller combines both the heating and hot water controls.
You can adjust the indoor heating temperature using the left wheel controller.
You can adjust the hot water temperature using the buttons on the right side (high, medium, low).
Coffee Machine
There is a coffee machine on the kitchen counter, and coffee capsules are included as amenities.
Tableware
Various dishes and cups are stored in the drawers inside the kitchen sink. Please wash them after use.
Multi-tap
An additional multi-tap is provided in the bottom drawer of the kitchen sink. Feel free to use it if you need additional power outlets.
However, please understand that due to the nature of traditional Korean houses, there may be insects, and refunds due to this reason are not possible
As the building is made of wood, extreme caution is required when using fire.
Please tidy up, separate, and dispose of trash before checkout.
Commercial photography and videography (product photos, online shops, social media markets, advertisements, etc.) not agreed upon in advance are not allowed.
The checkout time is by 11:00 AM.
Please wash dishes, tidy up, separate trash, and ensure nothing is left behind.
If you have opened windows, kindly close them and ensure to turn off the air conditioner or heating.
If both sides of the main door are opened, please lock the top of the left door with the fixed key and close the door lock.
(If the fixed key is left open and the door lock is closed, the door will reopen.)
After checkout, please message the host.