A Hanbok Day at Gyeongbokgung
Styled, honest, and comfortable for the whole family — even with little ones or grandparents along.
Oneday Hanbok, right by the palace
Choosing a hanbok shop in Seoul can be surprisingly stressful — some places charge more for the “premium” or prettier designs, add fees for accessories, and it’s hard to know what you’ll actually pay. That’s exactly why we recommend Oneday Hanbok. To be clear, this isn’t a paid partnership and we earn nothing from it — it’s a shop we know well and genuinely trust, and the reason is simple: it’s honest and easy for foreign visitors.
It sits about 50 metres from Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) — the closest hanbok shop to the palace itself, in the basement of the building by the station elevator. Open since 2014, the staff are used to helping international travelers, and the site is available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Thai.
The part travelers appreciate most: every hanbok in the collection is the same price, so you can pick the design you love without worrying about being upsold. Basic accessories are included free, your belongings are stored free while you wear it, and the only optional extra is a special prop like a gat or king’s hat. No hidden fees, no pressure.
| Oneday Hanbok | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours (most popular) | ₩24,000 | Plenty for Gyeongbokgung + photos |
| All day | ₩32,000 | Palace + Bukchon + more |
| 1 night / 2 days | ₩40,000 | Sunset and next-morning shots |
Any design, one price. Basic accessories free; special props (gat, king’s hat) +₩4,000. Passport + cash deposit, refunded after a quick check. Reserve by email onedayhb@naver.com or DM @onedayhanbok — recommended on weekends. Prices as listed by Oneday Hanbok at posting.
Look your bestStyle your hair first — with a Dyson from KPLANZ
Hanbok photos in front of Gyeongbokgung’s gates deserve good hair, and hotel dryers rarely deliver. The catch: Korea runs on 220V, so most US, Canadian and Japanese hair tools don’t work here — and many cordless stylers can’t fly at all. The easy fix is to rent a Dyson from KPLANZ for your trip and style before you head to the palace.
Dyson Airwrap
The most requested — Coanda styling for that effortless, photo-ready finish.
₩11,000/daySupersonic Nural
Salon-level drying with scalp-sensing heat control — great before an early palace visit.
₩10,000/dayAirstrait
Sleek, straight styling with no hot plates — style even slightly damp hair.
₩10,000/dayRented by the day (2-night, 3-day minimum) at KPLANZ, Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3. See the full beauty line on our rentals page.
For everyoneComfortable for the whole family — even across the palace
Gyeongbokgung is beautiful and big — wide courtyards, gravel paths and a lot of walking, with Bukchon’s hills nearby. In hanbok, that’s a lovely day for adults, but tough on toddlers who tire out and on older parents who can’t manage hours on their feet. You don’t have to choose between the experience and everyone’s comfort.
Rent the right set of wheels from KPLANZ and the whole group can enjoy the hanbok day at an easy pace. The palace grounds are largely flat and stroller/wheelchair-friendly, and wearing hanbok gets everyone free admission — wheels included.
Stroller
Lightweight and foldable, so a tired toddler can nap while you keep exploring in hanbok.
from ₩15,000/dayRollator
A wheeled walker with a built-in seat — ideal for a parent who can walk but tires across the courtyards.
₩21,000/dayWheelchair
Foldable, light, easy through palace gates and into a taxi afterward.
₩15,000/dayNot sure which fits? Our mobility rental guide compares every model. All from KPLANZ at Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3.
The planYour hanbok day, step by step
- Style your hair. Blow-dry or curl with your KPLANZ Dyson before leaving — you already have it for the trip.
- Bring your wheels. Stroller, wheelchair or rollator from KPLANZ, so kids and grandparents can join comfortably.
- Rent your hanbok at Oneday Hanbok. 50 m from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4 — pick any design at one flat price.
- Enjoy the palace, free. Hanbok means free admission to Gyeongbokgung; wander the courtyards and on to Bukchon at your own pace.
- Return & go. Hand the hanbok back, collect your deposit, and keep your rentals for the rest of the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Where’s the closest hanbok rental to Gyeongbokgung?
Do prettier hanbok designs cost more?
Is palace admission really free in hanbok?
Can I do a hanbok day with a stroller or wheelchair?
How do I style my hair for hanbok photos?
Do I need to book the hanbok in advance?
Make it an easy hanbok day
Style your hair, sort the wheels for the family, then pick the hanbok you love at one honest price. That’s a palace day everyone remembers — for the right reasons.
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