Yettle Hanok Stay

The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, and spoke good English, which made communication much easier. The place was spotlessly clean, charming, and very well maintained. A small breakfast was also provided, which was a lovely bonus. Overall, a really pleasant and welcoming place to stay!

The bathroom was located in a separate building, which was a bit inconvenient. The room for solo travellers was also tiny.

Staying in this hanok was a wonderful experience and a great way to discover a more traditional side of Korea. You can really feel how much the owner loves and cares about the property, and that makes the stay even more special. The atmosphere was authentic, peaceful, and very pleasant. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a typical Korean experience in Gyeongju.

The owners of the establishment were extremely kind. They provided helpful knowledge of the area. They also gave us some breakfast items in the morning. The house is beautiful, clean, and a quintessential experience. The owners truly went above and beyond.

Very close to Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond. Walking distance from other main sights, and a bus stop nearby for transportation further out. Hanok looked amazing, and seemed very authentic. Rooftop to look at the view of the surrounding area and fields. Given a 'complimentary' breakfast in the morning.

We were rushed out of the Hanok every morning. He would shout through the door at 7.45am breakfast was ready. The 'complimentary' breakfast was a way to wake up all the guests and kick them out for the day. When trying to eat said breakfast, he attempted multiple times to take the tray away from under us. When trying to get ready he would appear at the door, telling you to 'hurry, hurry' and not give you any privacy. On the first full day we had, he rushed us out so quickly, we forgot to pack a lot of things, and I forgot to brush my teeth! The host gave us an 'induction/tour' when we arrived, which took over an hour. This massively impacted our plans, as we arrived later than expected and really wanted to dump our bags and head out straight away. But instead we had to sit and listen to him repeat the same rules multiple times, and also tell us what our itinerary should be, while also stating that 'we arrived late, so have no time'. The balcony outside has a lovely view, but I was worried I was going to fall through the bench. All the wood is rotten and is not safe at all. The facilities are clean, but minimal. There is no hook to hang your towel. Very little counter space in the bathroom to put your toiletries. You have to hold the shower, instead of it being fixed to the wall. No cooking facilities (microwave, kettle etc). Not allowed to use the storage provided in the room, all the drawers are taped up. Security is also a major problem here. The main door to enter the Hanok opens by just pushing it (no lock!). No lock on the sliding door to guest rooms and no lock for the bedrooms either. This is a massive problem, especially as the host insists on leaving to bedroom doors wide open for 'circulation'. All our stuff was on display to other guests. This was the most expensive accomodation we stayed in during our 2 week holiday travelling around Korea and Japan.