Updated October 2026
Hanbok rental
in Seoul
Rent a hanbok for two to four hours, walk into the palace without a ticket, and get the photos you came for. Where to go and what it costs.
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The short version
Hanbok for rent is everywhere around the palaces, but most visitors rent near Gyeongbokgung Station, change in ten minutes, and walk straight to the palace gate. Shops line the streets around exits 3, 4 and 5, and the bigger ones keep hundreds of skirts in every colour.
You pay for time, not for the dress. A basic set for a few hours costs about the same as a sit-down lunch. Premium fabrics, hair styling and full-day slots cost more.
Wearing it gets you into the royal palaces without a ticket. That rule has been in place for years, but the heritage office is reviewing it alongside a fee increase, so check before you plan around it.
Where to rent, by area
Hanbok rentals in Korea cluster around Seoul's palaces, plus Jeonju and Gyeongju. Pick the area first: the palace you want to visit decides which shop is convenient.
Around Gyeongbokgung Station
The busiest cluster and the easiest choice if this is your first time. Shops sit within a few minutes' walk of exits 3, 4 and 5, so you can change and be at the gate quickly.
Names that come up again and again in guides and on booking sites: Hanboknam, Seohwa Hanbok, Daehan Hanbok, Gigibebe Hanbok. All shops near Gyeongbokgung →
Weekend mornings fill up. Booking a slot online means you skip the queue at the door.
Bukchon Hanok Village & Anguk
Rent here if your photos are about alleys and tiled roofs more than palace halls. Bukchon sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, so you can reach either one on foot.
Shops often mentioned near Bukchon: Hanbok That Day, Hanboknam (several branches).
Bukchon is a residential neighbourhood with visiting-hour limits in parts of the village. Keep voices down.
Near Changdeokgung
A calmer palace with gardens and fewer crowds. Changdeokgung is closed on Mondays, not Tuesdays, which makes it the backup when Gyeongbokgung is shut.
Shops near Anguk Station include Hanboknam's Changdeokgung store and Hanokjip Hanbok. Hanbok rental near Changdeokgung →
The Secret Garden (Huwon) needs its own ticket, even in hanbok.
Jeonju, Gyeongju and Jeju
Jeonju Hanok Village is the other big hanbok town. Rental shops cluster around the village, and the streets are made for walking in a long skirt.
You will also find rentals in Gyeongju near the old royal tombs and on Jeju, usually as part of a photo session.
We're adding separate guides for each city. For now, search the city name on the booking link below.
What happens at the shop
- Pick your set. Skirt (chima) and jacket (jeogori) are chosen separately in most shops. Staff help you match colours.
- Get dressed. It goes over light clothes. Staff tie the ribbon (goreum), which is the part most people can't do alone.
- Hair and extras. Braids, hairpins, a small bag or a hat are usually optional add-ons paid at the counter.
- Leave your things. Most shops store bags and coats while you're out.
- Come back on time. The clock starts when you leave the shop. Late returns are charged extra.
What it costs
Ranges published by travel guides and booking sites, checked October 2026. Shops change prices often, and online listings are sometimes cheaper than walking in.
| Basic hanbok, a few hours | ₩10,000–20,000 |
|---|---|
| Premium fabric or design | ₩20,000–40,000 |
| Full day | ₩30,000–50,000 |
| Hair styling add-on | ~₩7,000 |
Free entry in hanbok
Which palace is open on your day?
Each palace closes one day a week. Tap your day.
- Gyeongbokgungclosed Tue
- Changdeokgungclosed Mon
- Changgyeonggungclosed Mon
- Deoksugungclosed Mon
- Jongmyo Shrineclosed Tue
Closing days from the palaces' published schedules. Holidays and special events can change them, so check royal.khs.go.kr before you go. Free-entry rules and the 2027 fee review →
Check these before you book
- How long, exactly. Two hours goes fast once you add the walk to the palace and a queue at the gate. Four hours is more relaxed.
- What the price includes. Some listings include hair or a bag. Others charge for each at the counter.
- ID or deposit. Some shops and booking listings ask for a passport or a deposit. Bring it.
- Late fee. Ask what happens if you're 20 minutes late. It's cheaper to book the longer slot.
- Shoes. You keep your own shoes in most shops. Flat, closed shoes work best on palace gravel.
- Weather. In winter, a coat or warm layer underneath is normal. In summer, go early. The skirt layers are warm.
Plan the rest of your day
What people look up next, once the hanbok is booked.
Questions people ask
Do you really get into Gyeongbokgung for free in hanbok?
Yes, as of October 2026. Visitors wearing hanbok enter the royal palaces without a ticket. The Korea Heritage Service is reviewing this rule along with a planned fee increase, but no change has been announced.
How much does hanbok rental cost in Seoul?
Most hanbok rental shops in Seoul charge roughly ₩10,000–20,000 for a basic set for a few hours and ₩20,000–40,000 for premium designs. Full-day rentals run about ₩30,000–50,000.
Which day is Gyeongbokgung closed?
Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays. Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung close on Mondays, so on a Tuesday rent near Changdeokgung instead.
Do I need to book ahead?
On weekdays you can usually walk in. On weekends, holidays and in spring and autumn, the popular shops near Gyeongbokgung get busy, and a booked slot saves waiting.
Can men and children rent hanbok too?
Yes. Most shops near the palaces stock men's and children's hanbok. The choice is smaller than for women's sets, so book ahead if you want a specific style.
What should I wear underneath?
Light, thin clothes. The hanbok goes over them. A T-shirt and leggings or shorts work well. In winter, wear a warm thin layer.
Is renting a hanbok as a tourist disrespectful?
No. Koreans encourage it, and the free palace entry exists to promote it. Just treat it like any nice outfit and be considerate in residential areas like Bukchon.
Ready to pick a dress?
Compare shops, times and prices near the palace, then book the slot you want.
See hanbok rentals in Seoul