The 9 Best Hanbok Rental Experiences in Seoul

1.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

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

Pick up a traditional or premium hanbok at Daehan Hanbok, one minute from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4. Staff help with fitting, and you can add hairstyling, accessories, or a petticoat. Wearing a hanbok gives you free entry to Seoul’s five major palaces, including Gyeongbokgung, and makes a walk through Bukchon Hanok Village especially memorable.

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Seoul’s key sights with a guide such as Jiwon, Jake, Joey, or Jinny. Visit Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, and Namsan, with optional hanbok rental and a Korean tea ceremony. The small group is capped at 15, and guides often adjust the pace and route to suit your interests.

“We have a great time with our guide, Hera. She has good knowledge of all the sights we visited. Since we were the only 2 customers at this small group tour, Hera was so flexible with the sequence and duration at each site. It is a jam packed itinerary but Hera made it relaxing and fun. She even took us to a special place for the ginseng chicken soup when we asked about it. Overall, we highly recommend this tour and Hera as your guide.”

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3.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

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

Choose a traditional or royal hanbok at Gigibebe Hanbok, three minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station. Staff help with dressing and hair styling, then you can explore Gyeongbokgung and four other Seoul palaces at your own pace. Rentals last two hours, four hours, or all day, with return required by 7:00 PM.

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

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4.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

Dress in hanbok, have your hair styled, then tour Gyeongbokgung Palace with guide James and photographer Jacob. Expect palace history, K-drama-style posing, more than 100 edited photos, and quieter photo spots. On Tuesdays, the route switches to Changdeokgung Palace and Ikseondong Hanok Street.

“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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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, receive free basic hair styling, and explore the royal grounds in Joseon-era dress. Rental periods run from 1.5 to four hours. Accessories, inner skirts, lockers, and the self-studio cost extra depending on your package.

“If you're into Joseon period drama, this is a must. There were so many clothing pieces from which you can choose. The mistake I made was signing up for a 1.5 hour duration. I wish I had signed up for more than 1.5 hours. It would have been nice to have worn the hanbok longer for more picture taking opportunities. 1.5 hours was not enough.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $99

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Korean traditions with a professional English or Chinese-speaking guide. Wear hanbok for palace photos, join a tea ceremony, play yut-nori, and make kimchi in a 30-minute class. Hotel pickup, transport, taxes, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Alice was fantastic. We had a tour that was catered to what we wanted to see and do. We ended up with so many beautiful photos and had such a fantastic experience.”

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7.Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Experience at hanboknam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $14

At Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Palace Shop, choose from more than 1,000 hanboks in sizes from one-year-old children through adult XXL. Staff help you select and wear your outfit, then add free hairstyling and an inner skirt. Store your clothes or large suitcase in a free locker before walking to Gyeongbokgung Palace and nearby Seoul streets.

“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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8.Changdeokgung Hanbok Experience at hanboknam

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $14

At Hanboknam, near Anguk and Jongno 3-ga stations, choose a traditional, themed, or premium hanbok in sizes from baby to XXL. Staff help with fitting and styling, while free lockers, suitcase storage, and an inner skirt make a full day around Changdeokgung easy. Palace entry is free when you wear hanbok.

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9.Eobi+Nami+Hanbok(+RailBike or Strawberry Options)Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours - 690 minutes · from $51

Leave Seoul for Eobi Ice Valley, Nami Island, and a Hanbok center where you make Kimbap. Add rail biking or strawberry picking for a fuller day. English-speaking guides such as Sean Kim, Jun, and Andrew have led related outings, with free time built into the schedule.

“The tour driver Jun dropped us off at the Mt Seoraksan cable car & we had free time. We were then dropped off at Nami Island ferry & later at the Gapyeong rail park. This trip has a lot of free time to explore. Lunch was a group chicken stir fry that was cooked for us at the table. This was delicious & a lovely surprise. Loved the day & feel extremely satisfied with the experience. Beautiful scenery & well worth it. The day flew by!”

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