City: Seoul
Top Things to do in Seoul
Top 10 Thermal Spas in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. Choonguk Spa
2. Hana
3. Ssugtteu Mmyeongga - Jamsil Bonjeom
4. Insadong Hanjeungmak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The Korean traditional sauna culture has been introduced through TV dramas and shows and its origin is the 'Hanjeungmak'. Modeled after the traditional Korean ultra heated sauna, where special yellow archer fomentation stones and pine trees are superheated in a fire kiln and this is distinguished from the other saunas. This room releases natural elements that penetrate deep into your pores and results in immediate detoxification and strengthening of the immune system. Calories are burned quickly from the stimulation of white blood cells and antibody production. The infrared rays help blood circulation and metabolism, as well as relieve stress and fatigue. We hope you can revitalize in Insadong hanjeungmak.
Reviewed By tigre747
We came to Insadong Hanjeungmak later than booked and close to midnight but the owner, who speaks fluent English, was very kind and patient in explaining the various treatments my boyfriend and I could choose from. I chose the package that gave access to the baths and saunas and also included a v-steaming (!), body scrub, cucumber face mask and back massage and I loved every singe minute of it. The owner not only organized our treatments in a way they would synchronize but also taught us a few words in Korean to make communication with our masseuses possible. I can't give enough praise to the ladies who perform the scrub and massage - and performance is the right word to refer to a choreography of hot towels, hot water, cucumber face mask and quite definitely the scrub-of-your-life. The treatments were not only amazingly pleasurable but also full of a no-frills charm that seems to be very unique to the Korean jjimjilbang culture. As a bonus, my skin was very smooth and soft for days after. It was a wonderful experience and if I lived in Korea I would want to have a scrub at the hands of these wonderful 'ahjumas' once a week, at least.
5. Silloam Bulgama Sauna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By mic_leow - Singapore, Singapore
A nice way to experience what the locals do at the sauna. Admission was cheap. Place was clean and they offer many different types of rooms- hot, warm and even an ice room. There's also a massage parlor, a manicure corner, hair salon and a restaurant too. Must try the Korean rice drink which is very good. Children are welcome too. I definitely preferred here than Dragon hill spa which is too touristed.
6. Water Kingdom Songpa Park Habio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Water Park & Spa: We have indoor water park with various attractions and pampering spa facilities. wave pool Survival Wave : 4 chamfer wave pool (life vest wear required) spinney spinney : Wave pool of calm flow wild wet river : A wave pool with a very high flow rate Attraction Water Slide : hammerhead, Cave brake, Ghost slide spider wing : Play facilities that cross log-shaped buoys Duck clock : kids pool. mini slide + water seesaw + fish floating swift blast : Rainbow Infant slide. splash down : waterbucket + watergun + waterhill Spa planet X : Spa bath Moreover, There are Over 30 restaurants, over 10 cafes, convenience stores, world markets, general store, drugstores and hospitals and pharmacies are available at ground and underground street. No matter what season or weather, enjoy all of this in Park Habio.
7. Golf Port Suct Gama Jjimjilbang
8. Happy Day Spa
9. Dragon Hill Spa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By chlgrmsn - Incheon, South Korea
Some friends and I decided to try Dragon Hill, so nice we have a lot of time off work because of the virus. Dragon Hill has a unique and relaxing atmosphere. There were few people there, so we didn't have to wait in line and quickly got our locker key. Your key works for the shoe locker and the locker in the locker room. Be aware that at Korean saunas and spas, people will be fully nude in the lockers, open showers, saunas, and baths. The areas where people are naked are same sex only areas. I got a fantastic back massage in the women's area. There are lots of areas to explore like the the green tea air bath room or the salt crystal sauna. I would highly recommend a visit.
10. Riverside Spa Land
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 9 reviews
Riverside Spa Land, a Jjimjilbang located next GANGBYEON STATION & DONG SEOUL BUS TERMINAL ,is a place where one can not only enjoy the spa, shower, and sauna but also sleep overnight at an affordable price. Missed your late night bus? Stop by, sleep over, and catch a ride next morning. (LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE DONG SEOUL BUS TERMINAL) They are also a popular getaway for families, couples, and friends. You can enter various heated, steamed rooms each designed with particular themes. These are great places to sweat off and relax. In our Jjimjilbang Spa, you will also find many recreational facilities such as restaurant, snack bar, fitness club, PC room, karaoke, nail shop, sports massage, arcade, etc. English and Chinese speaking staffs present
