This place is exceptional. it's a traditional styled Korean Hanok building, lovingly restored/built by the owners, who came here to run this place in their 'retirement'. All their hard work is done with such joy that they make running the hotel look like a joy, and they represent what hospitality should be like. Mrs Pill-ai rules the kitchen and takes great pride in providing a traditional korean style breakfast, where you can eat seated on the floor or sit up at a table surrounded by items collected by the couple on their travels. The place is calm and quiet, beds are comfortable and modern amenities are cleverly included in rooms that are very traditional with matresses on the floor and charming decoration. Mr Edu will show his collection of musical instruments if he likes you! They provided us with maps and recommendations for eateries, and went out of their way to accommodate the 11m old in our party. Full marks.

I wish we could have stayed longer.

My boyfriend and I spent two weeks traveling through parts of Korea, and one of the highlights of our trip was staying at HanokInn! From the moment we met the owner, he showed us great kindness and took the time over tea he had prepared for us to go over in detail the must see places and sites in the beautiful town of Gyeongju. The bed and breakfast itself was clean, charming, and felt like a home away from home. Breakfast every morning was shared among the guests and provided such a happy atmosphere to start our days in Gyeongju! Also, the heated floors of our beautiful room were a huge plus as we went during the end of winter! We spent the last evening of our trip experiencing the joy of playing (albeit terribly) Korean traditional instruments with our host! His kindness and joy for life will be something that stays with me. We look forward to returning to HanokInni n the future!

The rooms are really comfortable with a thick mattress on the floor. If it's to cold you can use the floor heating to warm up the room. Like the rest of the building, the room gives you an authentic feeling and experience. Especially the doors and the little entrance space. The bathroom is really clean and all the necessary stuff are available: shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels etc. Breakfast is served by the lovely and friendly host each morning and you also have a nice view on the court yard!! I also received some practical advice for visiting certain places. Location is great. Most attractions are within a walking distance. If not, you can easily walk to a bus stop or take a taxi!

This I such a beautiful authentic hanok. The property is taken care of with great dedication and it shows. The location is also absolutely perfect - close to numerous historical sites and lots of restaurants and shops. However one of the best things about this place is its lovely innkeepers. They are truly such a gem - the kindest, most helpful and accommodating couple you will meet. They made sure that we were well taken care of from the moment we arrived and spoke perfect English. They also surprised us with some delicious tea and apple slices on two occasions without having asked - and the breakfast was absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much Mr and Mrs Kim for making our stay in Gyeongju so special!

Our stay at Hanokinn was the best experience we have ever had on a trip and the clear highlight of our South Korea trip. The hosts treat you like family and are truly excited to help make your time with them the best it can be. They were happy to store our luggages both before and after checkin, provided incredibly helpful and detailed instructions for what to do and how to get around in the city, and even went the extra mile to offer us refreshments, such as fresh ice coffee after we had spent the day exploring the area in 25c heat. The room had everything you could need, even toothpaste was provided and the breakfast was truly a magical experience! We can't wait to return!

What a wonderful experience and fabulous hosts! We loved every minute of this beautiful traditional hanok stay. Perfectly located within walking distance to all the main city’s attractions and definitely our favourite accommodation experience of our trip to South Korea. The breakfast was amazing and restaurant standard, the helpfulness and kindness of the hosts incredible, and the room and the facilities a wonderful architectural gem to return to at the end of each touring day. Don’t hesitate to book! P.S. We did have some very inconsiderate room guests who stayed in the room next to us and continued to laugh loudly till 1am on our first night. They had the audacity to be angry with us the next morning for being unhappy with their noise levels (despite my attempts to knock on their door during the night which they ignored). They also blamed the hosts for the thinness of the walls but it is a traditional hanok and not a modern concrete hotel! What did they expect! They were a young couple with no regard for common courtesies so certainly no fault of the accommodation. We had a normal guest the next night so had an amazing night’s sleep!

Loved everything about this property despite the experience of the other inconsiderate guests. I really hope they do not review this establishment with negative comments as it will be undeserved! The accommodation and hosts were absolutely wonderful!

Amazing authentic experience with brilliant hosts. We had an incredible time with this family. Warm hearted people with incredible sense of hospitality from the time they received us to the time they bid farewell to us. Lots of good recommendations and guidance even before we arrived to their place. The room we chose was really spacious with 2 futons and 2 bathrooms. Ideal for families or friends requiring space. Every morning we had an amazing local breakfast prepared by the lady owner, presented with so much of love and sense of humor and care. Cleanliness is a highlight of this place. Everything smelled great, and spic and span. I would definitely love to go there again and bring my family and friends. Highly recommended.

Nothing that we didn’t like. Just be prepared that part of the experience is to sleep on futon on the ground to get the energy off the ground. This might be something that others may never tried, but truly worth the experience. It’s beyond real and authentic.

I had a great stay at this hanok! The owner couple was incredibly friendly, spoke English well, and provided excellent tips on attractions and transportation. Breakfast was a highlight—delicious traditional Korean dishes, thoughtfully prepared. The house itself was charming, and though our room was small, it was clean and comfortable. The location was also ideal, just off the main street with plenty of shops and restaurants, and within walking distance of the city’s key attractions. Highly recommended for an authentic and convenient stay in Gyeongju!

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!