South Korea · HANBOK RENTAL EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Hanbok Rental Experiences in Seoul

24 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Hanbok gets you into the four great palaces for nothing, so the rental usually pays for itself. These 15 compare the shops near Gyeongbokgung on hire length, hair styling, photography and how far you have to walk to a gate.

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry - Choosing from 1,500 hanboks at Daehan Hanbok
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Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

1.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $6Our pick

Pick a traditional or premium hanbok at Daehan Hanbok, one minute from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4. Staff help with fitting, while optional hairstyling and accessories complete your look. Your rental includes an underskirt, handbag, hairband, and locker. Wear it to Gyeongbokgung, other royal palaces, or Bukchon Hanok Village.

“There were a variety of beautiful and premium hanboks for tall and plus size women. We got dressed with the help of the friendly staff and spent several hours exploring the Palace. Very good value for the money.”

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Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony - Bukchon Hanok Village starts with Seoul’s old lanes
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Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony

2.Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Seoul with a guide such as Jiwon, Jake, Joey, or Jinny. Visit Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower. Add a hanbok rental or Korean tea ceremony for a more personal look at local culture. Hotel pickup and transport are included.

“The day started so good by our tour guide Jones picking us up at our requested location. He was so knowledgeable to the areas where we had visited. You can tell that he loves what he does and he can go above and beyond just to satisfy his clients. Thank you Jones for showing us around Seoul. It was an experience me and my friends will never forget about how hospitable Koreans are!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental - At Gigibebe Hanbok, choosing your Joseon-era outfit
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

3.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Pick a Joseon-era hanbok at Gigibebe Hanbok, three minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station. Staff help with dressing and hair styling, then you enter Gyeongbokgung free in costume and explore at your own pace. Choose a two-hour, four-hour, or full-day rental, with accessories, a handbag, and locker storage included.

“Staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of options to choose from.”

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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace - Getting dressed at the hanbok shop near Exit 4
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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60

James and Jacob lead a small-group hanbok photoshoot and palace walk in Seoul. You choose a traditional outfit, receive hairstyling, then pose at Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung, and Gyeonghoeru while learning Joseon-era stories. The tour includes more than 100 edited photos. Hanbok rental costs extra.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Photos are fantastic, both guys are very friendly and there to make sure that all goes top tier.”

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Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul - Choosing between traditional and themed hanbok
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

5.Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · from $7

Choose a traditional or themed hanbok at Hanboknam near Gyeongbokgung Palace, add free hair styling, and wear it for 1.5 to four hours. You can visit the palace in costume, use the nearby self-studio for an extra fee, and return everything at the same shop. Bring your passport or ID and allow extra time for fitting.

“Well organised rental place, good range of outfits - really enjoyed it. Pruce was ok, hairdresser dud well too.”

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Seoul City Full Day Tour - Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok) - Insadong for Crafts, Tea, and Souvenirs
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Seoul City Full Day Tour – Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok)

6.Seoul City Full Day Tour – Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $65

Start with a Hanbok rental and photos, then tour Changdeokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village with an English or Chinese guide. Shop in Insadong, visit Jogyesa Temple, and eat or browse at Kwangjang Market. Pickup is available from select downtown hotels or subway stations. The tour runs about seven hours and costs $65.

“Our guide was wonder, she was informative and made the experience fun. I would definitely recommend this tour”

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[Jeju] Hanbok Private guide tour & photo session in beautiful Yongduam rock, - Yongduam Rock and the Jeju Seaside
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[Jeju] Hanbok Private guide tour & photo session in beautiful Yongduam rock,

7.[Jeju] Hanbok Private guide tour & photo session in beautiful Yongduam rock,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $77

Meet Miya at her hanbok boutique near Yongduam seaside, choose a traditional outfit, and have your hair styled before walking to Yongduam Rock and Yongyeon Cloud Bridge. Photographer Daniel takes 50 to 70 original photos, with 10 edited within five days. The one-hour private session includes an English-speaking guide, accessories, and local stories about Jeju’s haenyeo.

“Would have spent longer time at this venue but we booked this on the last day of our trip. We stated ahead of time of our time constraints and they were accommodating. Daniel, our photographer, we enjoyed the history about the area anRead more”

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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot - Start with the hanbok, not the camera
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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot

8.Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $100

Meet your photographer at Gyeongbokgung Palace, rent a hanbok before your session, and spend about an hour walking the palace grounds for 100-plus photos. Photographers such as Miss Jeon and Moon guide couples, families, and groups of up to four with upbeat direction. Photos arrive through Google Drive a few days later.

“Our photographer was amazing! He did a great job taking us through he palace grounds and getting some fantastic shots. Don't hesitate - book this one!”

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Seoul Cultural Tour - Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok - Gyeongbokgung Palace in traditional dress
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Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

9.Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $99

Spend a culture-packed day in Seoul with hotel pickup, a hanbok fitting, Gyeongbokgung Palace, tea ceremony, folk games, Insadong, and a 30-minute kimchi class. Guides such as Jay, Alice, Grace, and Mi So are praised for friendly help and photo-taking. The small group is capped at 10, with a ginseng or amethyst stop on the return.

“Really enjoyed this one. We were in a group with some elderly Japanese women but our host made sure that we were all entertained. After the kimchi making we played a Korean game and then got to wear the traditional hanbok. All in all a very pleasant way to spend a few hours.”

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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Experience at hanboknam - Choosing Between Basic, Themed, and Premium Hanbok
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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Experience at hanboknam

10.Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Experience at hanboknam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $14

Choose from more than 1,000 hanboks at Hanboknam, one minute from Gyeongbokgung Station. Staff help with fitting and hairstyles, while free lockers, suitcase storage, and an inner skirt make the outing easy. Pick a basic, themed, or premium design, then visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and nearby streets. Palace admission is free when you wear hanbok.

“Muy buena atención, el proceso es rápido y tiene mucho surtido Me gusto mucho la experiencia de recorrer el palacio y las calles con ropa tradicional”

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Gyeongbokgung palace,seoul with gigibebe hanbok rental - Arriving at Gigibebe on Jahamun-ro 2-gil
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Gyeongbokgung palace,seoul with gigibebe hanbok rental

11.Gyeongbokgung palace,seoul with gigibebe hanbok rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $7

At Gigibebe Hanbok Rental, near Gyeongbokgung Palace, you choose from many hanbok styles, get help dressing, receive hair recommendations, and enjoy two hours to explore nearby sights. Staff member Jinn is especially helpful with outfit choices and the meaning of each piece. The shop is on the third floor at 18 Jahamun-ro 2-gil.

“The place was a little crowded, but the workers were very helpful and accommodating. I enjoyed the experience of renting a hanbok.”

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Hanbok rental, hanbok experience - Traditional Hair Styling Adds the Finishing Touch
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Hanbok rental, hanbok experience

12.Hanbok rental, hanbok experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $25

At Yes Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, choose a Korean traditional outfit, get help dressing, and add a hairstyle, hair ornaments, and a purse. You then walk to the former royal palace for photos and sightseeing. The private experience suits couples, families, and small groups, with rental, styling, and palace time built around a roughly two-hour visit.

“Beautiful store. Wide variety. Very clean and the owner very courteous. Easy access from subway. Will visit again.”

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Eobi+Nami+Hanbok Tour with Rail Bike or Strawberry Option - The long move to Nami Island
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Eobi+Nami+Hanbok Tour with Rail Bike or Strawberry Option

13.Eobi+Nami+Hanbok Tour with Rail Bike or Strawberry Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $48

Spend 10 to 11 hours outside Seoul visiting frozen Eobi Ice Valley, tree-lined Nami Island, and a Hanbok center with Kimbap making. Choose rail biking or strawberry picking as your extra stop. An English-speaking guide, round-trip transport, ferry tickets, Hanbok, and Kimbap activity are included.

“SB is very pleasant and nice. If you are a nature lover you will fall in love with this tour. The views are breath taking. I suggest you go either spring or fall. Summer is burning hot- very hot really to the extent that you will not appreciate the views coz you are literally wet with your sweat!”

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Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul - Allow time for the fitting before the palace
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Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

14.Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $7

Meet Hanboknam at 86-1 Donhwamun-ro, choose a traditional or royal-style hanbok, and receive free hair styling before walking to Changdeokgung Palace. Rentals last from 1.5 to 4 hours. Accessories cost extra, and you need an ID or passport.

“The front desk clerk wasn’t very helpful and didn’t look happy to help us. The ladies who helped us dressed up and did our hair were very helpful.”

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[Jeju] Hanbok Rental Experience/Korean Traditional Clothes Rental Shop - Choosing a hanbok that works for photos
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[Jeju] Hanbok Rental Experience/Korean Traditional Clothes Rental Shop

15.[Jeju] Hanbok Rental Experience/Korean Traditional Clothes Rental Shop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $25

At Miya’s Closet near Jeju Airport, you choose a premium hanbok in adult or children’s sizes, then add hair accessories and a bag. Walk in costume to Yongduam Dragon Head Rock and Yongyeon Valley for photos beside the sea, flowers, and a traditional pagoda. English, Chinese, and Japanese-speaking staff are available.

“When we arrived, the staff member was already there and on time, which I appreciated. She was very pleasant and patient throughout our visit. The space, however, was quite cold, and that made the experience a bit uncomfortable.”

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