Great bathhouses in Korea to try ROK spa culture

Spa Lei (Photo courtesy of Spa Lei)

Bathhouses and jjimjilbangs are a significant part of Korean spa culture that you should definitely experience! If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a nice bath, and a nap, or if you unexpectedly miss your trains while in a different town, a jjimjilbang can be a convenient option. Here are some great jjimjilbangs I recommend!

Sparex Good Morning City

Sparex Good Morning City (Photo by Hyemin Lee)

This is one of the most popular jjimjilbangs in Seoul. Its unique interior gives the feel of a traditional Korean folk village. This jjimjilbang is conveniently located at the center of the Dongdaemun Fashion Town, so it’s a popular place to spend the night after shopping at the night markets.

Fee: 15,000 won for adults (24 hours)
Hours: 24 hours daily
Address: Line 2,4, 5 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 14, Naver Map

Hongdae 24-hour Bulgama Sauna

Hongdae 24-hour Bulgama Sauna (Photo courtesy of Hongdae 24-hour Bulgama jjimjilbang)

It’s conveniently located near Hongdae Station and open for 24 hours. Many young people who hang out in Hongdae until late night simply hop into this jjimjilbang to rest until Seoul Metro opens. There are also small private rooms available with an additional fee (20,000 won for 4 hours for 2 people).

Fee: 12,000 won (before 9 p.m.) & 15,000 won (after 9 p.m.) for 12 hours / An additional 2,000 won is required for jjimjilbang pajama rental.
Hours: 24 hours daily
Address: Line 2. Hongik University Station Exit 4 / B2, 3RU City shopping center, 1 Sinchon-ro, Seoul, Naver Map

Spa Lei (women only)

Spa Lei (Photo courtesy of Spa Lei)

This spa has very clean, fancy and sophisticated facilities and is for women only. So, this is a perfect place for female friends or family to spend some girls’ time. Diverse spas are available to cater to female customers who want to make their skin glow including a saltwater spa, lower body bath, and open-air bath. They also serve delicious Korean food at the food court. It’s a famous spot for many foreigners to stay overnight after taking a tour around Gangnam, one of the busiest areas in Seoul.

Fee: 20,000 won for adults (12 hours)
Hours: 24 hours daily
Address: Line 3 Sinsa Station Exit 5, Naver Map

Aquafield Anseong

Aquafield Anseong (Photo courtesy of Aquafield Anseong)

This jjimjilbang is inside the busy Starfield Mall and closes a bit earlier than others. But, the spacious and luxurious facilities at Aquafield Anseong are still worth a try! In the summer, they even have a water park. Parking is free and Starfield Hanam and Goyang have the same facilities as well.

Fee: 25,000 won for adults (6 hours)
Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day
Address: Starfield Anseong, Naver Map

Elybaden

Elybaden (Photo courtesy of Elybaden)

This is one of Daegu’s top jjimjilbang and a great place for families as it has clean and spacious facilities and a large ballpit play area for children. Also, parking is free!