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Looking for hanbok rental by gyeongbokgung? Here are 7 spots picked by our Korean team in Seoul. No paid placements, no sponsored reviews. Each one links to a full page with the menu, opening hours, and directions.

Gyeongbokgung · Culture & Experiences

Seohwa Hanbok

1 min from the palaceFree luggage storage

Premium hanbok rental one minute from Gyeongbokgung: one flat price, accessories included.

Know before you go

Wearing hanbok = free palace entry.
They store your luggage while you tour.

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Myeongdong · Culture & Experiences

ParkJun Beauty Lab Myeongdong 2

4.9

4.92 Naver ratingNear Myeongdong Station

Korean perm, color, cut, and head spa near Myeongdong Station, with a 4.92 Naver rating and booking by designer.

Know before you go

Book through Naver Booking and pick a designer there; availability changes by date, so confirm the current schedule first.
Cuts start at KRW 35,000, and final pricing can vary with hair length, condition, and the designer consultation.

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Myeongdong · Culture & Experiences

It's Me Photo Studio

Passport & hanbok photosMyeongdong Station Exit 10

Portrait studio near Myeongdong Station Exit 10 doing passport photos, profile shots, and hanbok portraits, run by a photographer who shot movie posters.

Know before you go

2nd floor of a corner building on Samil-daero, near Myeongdong Station Exit 10; street-level signs point you upstairs.
Call to book; they take both walk-ins and scheduled appointments, and passport photos include standard prints with digital files available.

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Mangwon · Culture & Experiences

Connecting Korean Cooking Class

Mangwon Market tourRooftop kitchen studio

Private cooking class near Mangwon Market: tour the stalls with the host, then cook jeon and jjigae in a rooftop studio with makgeolli.

Know before you go

Runs daily 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; reserve a class slot before you go.
Studio is in Mapo-gu, a short walk from Mangwon Market where the tour starts.

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Mapo · Culture & Experiences

Color of You

1:1 private sessionEnglish translation available

Owner-run studio on Donggyo-ro for 1:1 personal color and skeletal body shape analysis, with English translation available.

Know before you go

Sessions are 1:1 and private, with English translation available; book through the reservation link, Instagram, or a call.
Signature Personal Color is 120,000 KRW for one person, with 2-3 person group pricing and separate body type and wedding programs.

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Gangnam · Culture & Experiences

O'Kitchen Studio

Ham House 4FInstagram booking

A food studio workspace on the 4th floor of Ham House in Gangnam, set up for culinary prep, food styling, and kitchen projects.

Know before you go

Open 9 AM to 9 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Booking and schedule updates run through their Instagram; find it on the 4th floor of Ham House, 23 Bongeunsa-ro 51-gil.

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Jamsil · Culture & Experiences

LAoC Jamsil Perfume Studio

Reservation required30-40 min session

Blend your own perfume in a guided 30 to 40 minute session and take the bottle home; English iPad instructions included.

Know before you go

Reservation required before visiting; book via Instagram or call the studio.
Plan 30 to 40 minutes for the session; steps come with English iPad translation.

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