Updated October 29, 2026
Hanbok rental near Gyeongbokgung
Most hanbok rental shops for Gyeongbokgung are within five minutes of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), exits 3, 4 and 5. You change, walk to the gate, and go in free.
Shops by station exit
Hanboknam (한복남) · Exit 4
Ground floor of a yellow building, about a minute from exit 4. One of the most-booked names in Seoul, with basic and themed sets. Listed hours 09:00–19:00, last pick-up 17:00. Hanboknam: hours and prices
Daehan Hanbok · Exit 4
A short walk from exit 4. Often sold online as a package together with palace entry.
Gigibebe Hanbok · Exit 3
About three minutes from exit 3. Two-hour rentals with optional add-ons such as flower crowns and hats.
Seohwa Hanbok
Offers longer rentals than most: four hours, one day, and two days.
Dorothy Hanbok
Listed about a minute's walk from Gyeongbokgung Station and often among the cheapest on booking sites.
From booking listings and travel guides, October 2026. We list shops that come up again and again; we haven't been paid to include any of them, and we don't rate them.
What it costs here
| About 1.5–2 hours | ₩10,000–20,000 |
|---|---|
| 4 hours | ₩20,000–40,000 |
| All day | ₩30,000–50,000 |
The lower end is a basic hanbok, the upper end a themed or premium one. Shoes, bags and accessories are usually extra. Full price guide
Themed hanbok
Besides everyday hanbok, many shops near the palace rent themed hanbok: royal-style robes with gold embroidery, a king's red dragon robe, or Joseon-era official and guard costumes. They cost roughly double a basic set and photograph well against the throne hall. Free palace entry still applies, as long as the gate staff see it as hanbok.
From the shop to the gate
From exits 3, 4 and 5 you're on the west side of the palace. Walk toward Gwanghwamun or straight to the side entrance near the National Palace Museum. If you rent at 9:30, you can catch the 10:00 guard ceremony on the way in.
Questions
Where can I rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung?
Most hanbok rental shops near Gyeongbokgung are around exits 3, 4 and 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3, including Hanboknam, Daehan Hanbok, Gigibebe Hanbok, Seohwa Hanbok and Dorothy Hanbok.
How much is hanbok rental near Gyeongbokgung?
Near Gyeongbokgung, a basic hanbok costs about ₩10,000–20,000 for one and a half to two hours, ₩20,000–40,000 for four hours, and ₩30,000–50,000 for a full day.
Is Gyeongbokgung free if I rent a hanbok?
Yes. Visitors wearing hanbok enter Gyeongbokgung without a ticket. The rule is under review together with a fee increase, but it still applies as of October 2026.
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