Accommodation on holiday is never just a place to put your head down to sleep - it is your “home” from whence you begin exploring in the morning, and to where you look forward returning after a busy day of sightseeing. HanokInn was our “home away from home”. A beautiful, tranquil setting in which to immerse yourself into Korean culture. Our room was comfortable, the breakfast exquisite, and the owners welcomed us like family! Well situated and within walking distance to many of the major Gyeongju attractions. Excellent food choices nearby are plentiful. No hesitation in recommending this accommodation!

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HanokInn was such a sweet experience to have in Gyeongju. Nestled right behind the main street of cafes and restaurants, it is the prime location for eats and sightseeing. HanokInn was clean, relaxing, and accommodating to all of our needs. The hosts speak English well and are very foreigner friendly. She prepares breakfast personally for all who stay. It was such a delicious home cooked meal. The hosts also provide very detailed information on where to sightsee which saves time on research. I would definitely recommend HanokInn to anyone coming through Gyeongju. I wish we could’ve stayed longer!

This place was an absolute dream!! Mrs and Mr Kim are the sweetest people we met on our trip, they treated us like their guests throughout the stay, and guided us through what to see and do in Gyeongju with a passion and an excitement that were contagious! The house was designed and built by them, and the care and love they put into it really shows - our room in particular was one of the most beautiful rooms we've ever stayed in, combining the aesthetic of a traditional hanok house with all the commodities of modern day. Mrs Kim's home-cooked breakfast was delicious and with so much variety, it was even better than the meals we had at star rated restaurants! Not to mention, Mrs and Mr Kim are really knowledgeable and cultured people, they told us so much about the history of South Korea and Gyeongju, and we had such insightful conversations with them that really helped us understand a lot more about this amazing culture. Gyeongju has been our favourite place we've visited on our trip, and it's also thanks to the kindness that Mrs and Mr Kim treated us with. We will definitely come back!!!

We had read excellent guest reviews of the Hanokinn and decided to book two nights there during our visit in September. We were not disappointed and would highly recommend it to other travelers. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the city’s attractions, shops, and restaurants. The bed was very comfortable, and our room had everything we needed. The building is an authentic and faithful recreation of a traditional Hanok, yet quiet, ensuring two restful nights. The beautiful garden provided the perfect spot to sit outside and unwind. The highlight, without a doubt, was the warm and generous hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Kim. They speak excellent English, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Don’t miss Mrs. Kim’s delicious breakfast—her take on a breakfast bibimbap was outstanding. On the second morning, when we had to leave early, she even prepared breakfast sandwiches for us. Their kindness and hospitality made this stay a highlight of our trip to Korea. We highly recommend the Hanokinn to other travelers.

The hosts were amazing with us and each guest. Their kindness and care gave a homely feeling to the experience. They really took the time to make our stay special. We only stayed one night but we completely felt at home. The place itself was also fantastic, although it’s a hanok stay and you might think it doesn’t have all comforts, we felt comfortable, had all we needed and had one of our best nights of sleep here. The breakfast was amazing and allowed us to meet the other guests of the facility, which was also super nice.

We liked everything - just found it a bit pricey compared to the average of the other stays we had in South Korea, but it was such a nice experience that we felt it was money well spent regardless.

Where do I start? The whole experience was AMAZING. This is the kind of stay that we will remember for the rest of our lives! The hosts are simply WONDERFUL. They helped us, explained what to do in Gyeongju, where to eat, what to drink etc... Breakfast is served directly by the Mrs. and it's otherwordly! Maybe a little bit odd because if you're from the west you aren't really accustomed to eat so much things so early in the day, but it was all worth it! The room was spacious and sleeping on the "futons" is a great experience and very good for your back! WiFi was the best ever as every room had his own rooter. Position was fantastic too, as it was a 2 minute walk from the main street with all the restaurants, but also a 10 minute walk from the sightseeings. Overall, there's nothing that can top this, highly recommended. And I don't say this lightly.

Literally everything was perfect.

The inn itself was beautiful. It was my first experience sleeping on traditional Korean bedding, so that was fun. My hosts were kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area in a way that it made it much easier to plan my sightseeing. The location was fantastic. The host introduced me to another guest who had access to a car. She kindly agreed to let me tag along during her sightseeing. As a result I was able to see things I would not have been able to visit if left to my own devices. If I ever return to the area I will definitely be returning to this inn

Every morning the host provides a delicious, traditional, Korean breakfast. It is absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately I’m generally a “coffee and go” breakfast guy. It was made very clear that I was expected to “eat well”😁. Complaining about this is like complaining about being loved too much 🥰. It was well worth doing, but it required a mental adjustment on my part. Just keep this in mind and enjoy the delicious food.

Beautiful property! The courtyard was lovely. The room was large. The host and hostess were the owners and made the stay memorable and were so gracious. She made delicious breakfasts and made the best bibimbap we had in Korea! He gave us maps and recommended things to do. Then one evening he demonstrated traditional Korean music instruments to us and had us try our hand at them. We loved staying there and would definitely stay there again.

We didn’t mind but guests should be aware that our bathroom was a little narrow and that the beds are not western mattress and box springs. The beds were fairly thick pads on the floor. We slept well but if you have creaky joints it might be hard to get up from the floor.

The hosts made this stay so special. From the moment we booked, they sent a list of how to get to Gyeongju easily from different locations and what we could do in there. On arrival the hosts told us a little bit about their accommodation and gave us some suggestions of what to do that night. Their suggestions were great! The accommodation is in the best location. There is so much to do within walking distance and there are restaurants and street foods right outside the door. Breakfast was made each day by the host and it was a delicious traditional Korean breakfast of Bibimbap and other things. You will not go hungry! There was a lot of food. The room we booked was small but had everything we needed. It is a traditional Korean style but modernised facilities like the bathroom inside the rooms. The beds are traditional Korean floor mattresses which was fine for us to sleep on (felt good for my back but my hip started to be uncomfortable after night 2) so might be something to consider if you have issues getting up off the ground or back/hip issues. The hosts also helped us with laundry and as we had some waiting time after checkout, we were invited into the hosts house and he showed us some traditional Korean instruments and we had a go at playing some. It was fun! I would highly recommend staying here and if we are ever back in this area I would definitely stay here again.

We loved everything!

The hosts are incredibly friendly and forthcoming, our room was super cozy with an amazing view and the whole property is taken immaculate care of. It pretty much feels like visiting your grandparents in the countryside (prepare to be fed a lot for breakfast :)) We had the best time there and wish we could've stayed longer!

There was honestly nothing we did not like about Hanokinn. It is definitely not a luxurious hotel but instead gives you a really authentic "traditional" experience which is very fitting for Gyeongju. The communication via mail in the beginning seemed a little weird, but don't be taken aback by that. The hosts are just the sweetest and when talking face-to-face, there is no awkwardness or language barrier at all.