The 7 Best Hanbok Rental Shops in Seoul You Should Book From

How can you miss out on renting a hanbok for your first trip to Seoul, Korea?

As the capital of this beautiful country, Seoul is the perfect combination of old and new. You’ll get a chance to explore historic buildings and ancient palaces, as well as discover trendy food scenes and shopping districts. Plus, you should not miss out on beautiful nature parks and lush greeneries that create breathtaking scenery.

One of the most popular activity for travellers visiting Seoul is to wear a traditional hanbok and act like an ancient local for a day. If you’re looking for the best hanbok rental shops in Seoul, you’re in luck! We roamed the entire city to look for the best shops where you can choose from a wide selection of hanboks.

To take your hanbok photos to the next level, we recommend you to hire a photographer in Seoul with Photo Trips! You can book for example this hanbok photoshoot in Seoul’s most traditional locations here!

Curious about where these rental shops are? Keep on reading to find out!

1. Hanboknam

First on the list is Hanboknam, a famous hanbok rental shop that offers over 1000 hanbok designs in different colors and sizes. You can also avail of free Korean hairstyling so you look like a traditional local when capturing your beautiful photos.

What sets Hanboknam apart is its convenient location near Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the grandest palaces in Seoul. Hanboknam offers full-day or 4-hour rentals. We highly suggest getting the full-day rental package if you want to take many photos of Gyeongbokgung Palace while wearing your hanbok.

Hanbok rentals start at 10,000 Won (~$7) for traditional hanboks and 20,000 Won (~$14) for theme hanboks.

Location: Hanboknam

2. Dorothy Hanbok

Do you want to experience wearing a hanbok handcrafted by an ancient expert? If you do, make sure to pay Dorothy Hanbok a visit on your next trip to Seoul!

Dorothy Hanbok features different colors and designs traditionally made by an expert who has been creating hanboks for more than 40 years. This rental shop also offers curated accessories you can rent to complete your look. As for your hair, you can show your ideal peg and the hairstylist will do her best to copy the look you’re going for.

Traditional hanbok rentals start at 15,000 Won (~$10) for 2 hours, while special hanboks start at 25,000 Won (~$17) for 2 hours.

Location: Dorothy Hanbok

3. Ohnelharu Hanbok

Another hanbok rental shop near Gyeongbokgung Palace is Ohnelharu Hanbok, known for displaying beautiful hanboks at affordable rental rates. This rental shop is perfect when you plan to rent a hanbok for an entire day as the prices are cheaper than in other shops. Plus, rental times and periods in Ohnelharu Hanbok are flexible for all travelers.

Hanbok rentals also come with free hairstyling, accessories, and even a charming handbag for all your essentials.

Location: Ohnelharu Hanbok

4. YES Hanbok

A minute from Gyeongbokgung Station is YES Hanbok, another popular rental shop that features over 1000 Hanbok colors and designs. You’ll find the store on the first floor, so it’s the perfect shop for all travelers, even for the elderly!

The staff at YES Hanbok makes sure to sanitize, maintain, and clean all the hanbok pieces regularly, so the colors and the intricate designs are well-preserved. What’s more unique with this rental shop is that it introduces new designs each season. You can definitely guarantee to score the trendy hanboks everytime you visit the shop.

The people at YES Hanbok can speak in English, Chinese, and Korean, so communication is pretty easy. All hanbok dresses are available from XS to 2XL, catering to all body types. You can also get free hairstyling and accessories to elevate your overall look. You can also rent hats, shoes, and Korean vests for an additional charge.

Hanbok rentals start at 25,000 Won (~$17) for 2 hours, while luxury hanboks can reach 35,000 Won (~$24).

Location: YES Hanbok

5. Haewadal Hanbok

Haewadal Hanbok takes a different approach in hanbok styling. The shop looks like a studio that provides spaces for hairstyling, putting makeup, and even a quick photoshoot. Since it recently underwent renovation, you’ll find the place pretty clean and well-maintained.

Employees at Haewadal Hanbok are very friendly; they can even help you choose the best hanbok that suits your style. The shop owner can also speak in Chinese, and the staff can understand English really well.

One thing we like about Haewadal Hanbok is you’re free to do whatever you want with your hair and makeup. While professional hairstylists are there to guide you, you can still play with different makeup and hair accessories available. General hanbok rentals start at 15,000 Won (~$10).

Location: Haewadal Hanbok

6. Studio KJD (Keumjundang)

Studio KJD Rental Shop is all about premium hanboks with intricate patterns and embroidery. You will love the exceptional quality of how the hanbok pieces are made, with their unique esthetics, fabric, and overall design. Most hanboks were even inspired from popular k-dramas, so you can also experience feeling like a Korean actor/actress.

Hanbok rentals in Studio KHD also come with free Korean socks, inner skirt, hair styling, additional hair accessories, flower shoes, under pants, and undergarments. Hanboks come in different designs, but we highly recommend renting the Princess Hanboks in different pastel colors. These pieces will definitely make you feel like an empress in K-dramas!

Location: Studio KJD (Keumjundang)

7. Daehan Hanbok

Daehan Hanbok specializes in curating personalized designs, so you know you’ll get a unique piece from this rental shop. You can find more than 800 premium and traditional hanboks, all with varied colors and styles.

The staff at Daehan Hanbok are all friendly and can speak in English to cater to foreigners. Professional hairstylists are also present if you want to have them style your hair and match the ancient Korean look. If you wish to take selfies, the shop’s 2nd floor is a mini studio for quick photoshoots.

Daehan Hanbok wants to cater to everyone, even babies! You can find sizes up to 2XL, so the hanbok pieces are perfect for all body types. Besides the hanbok, you also get free hairstyling, hair accessories, and a cute handbag to match the look.

Location: Daehan Hanbok

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Wearing hanboks should undeniably be a part of your itinerary when visiting Seoul, especially when it’s your first time! We hope this article can become your guide in looking for excellent hanbok rental shops in Korea’s capital.