Hanbok rental Seoul

Hanbok rental in Seoul near GyeongbokgungWear Korea's traditional dress for palace photos

Most visitors rent a hanbok for 2–4 hours from a shop near Gyeongbokgung or Anguk Station, book online for a discount, add hair styling if they want photos, and enter Gyeongbokgung Palace free while wearing it.

Renting a hanbok — Korea's traditional dress — and walking around Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul's most popular experiences. Dozens of rental shops near Anguk and Gyeongbokgung stations offer a few hours of rental with accessories, and many add hair styling. Visitors wearing hanbok enter Seoul's royal palaces free of charge, which makes the rental partly pay for itself.

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Which option suits you

Option	Best for	How you get it
Basic rental (2–4 hours)	Best for · Palace and Bukchon photos on a budget	How you get it · Shops near Gyeongbokgung / Anguk; vouchers on Klook / KKday
Premium / designer hanbok	Best for · Better fabrics, modern or royal-court styles	How you get it · Same shops, higher tier; book ahead on weekends
Rental + hair styling	Best for · Photo shoots, couples and friends	How you get it · Add-on at the shop; braids and hairpins
Rental + photographer	Best for · Professional photos at the palace	How you get it · Packages on Klook / KKday

Price

A basic hanbok rental for a few hours usually costs roughly ₩15,000–30,000; premium designs and hair styling cost more. Online vouchers are often cheaper than walk-in prices. Check the current price and opening hours on the booking site.

Checked 2026-11-02

Step by step

1Pick a date — check the palace closing days (Gyeongbokgung closes on Tuesdays).
2Book a rental voucher online and choose the time slot.
3Go to the shop near Anguk or Gyeongbokgung Station, choose your hanbok and accessories.
4Walk to Gyeongbokgung (free entry in hanbok) and Bukchon Hanok Village for photos.
5Return the hanbok before your time ends — late returns are charged by the hour.

Good to know

Come in the morning for softer light and fewer crowds at the palace gate.
In winter, shops lend inner layers and coats; in summer choose lighter fabrics.
Bukchon is a residential area — keep voices down and respect the quiet hours.

Hanbok rental Seoul: FAQ

Is Gyeongbokgung free if you wear hanbok?+

Yes. Visitors wearing hanbok enter Seoul's royal palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, free of charge.

How much is hanbok rental in Seoul?+

A basic rental for a few hours is roughly ₩15,000–30,000; premium styles, longer rentals and hair styling cost more. Online vouchers are often cheaper.

How long can I rent a hanbok?+

Most shops offer 2-, 4-hour and all-day options. Two to four hours is enough for Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon.

Can men and children rent hanbok too?+

Yes. Shops have men's, women's and children's sizes, and many offer couple and family packages.