The Best Jjimjilbangs in Seoul

Itaewon Land

Itaewon may be known for its raucous nightlife, but tucked away just off the main strip of bars and restaurants is Itaewon Land, a five-story jjimjilbang made famous after its appearance in the body-swapping scene of Secret Garden, a popular K-drama.

Its various relaxation rooms such as the pine room and salt room are sure to help you de-stress while its traditional sauna’s red clay room, and flat stone room will most certainly allow you to sweat out all the toxins from last night’s soju session. With a number of guest rooms available for overnight stays, Itaewon Land is also a great (and affordable) place to crash after an evening out on the town.

34 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, +82 2 749 4122

J I M J I L L B A N G I first heard of the jimjillbang from my colleague. Suggesting it, and asking me to give it a try. So, tonight I finally gave it a go. But what really is a jimjillbang? Well think of it as a Korean sauna (on steroids). It has a gym, a computer shop, a restaurant (they even serve pizzas🍕), a movie theatre, and definitely sleeping nooks. There’s even a children playground and a library. Pretty much everything you would look for to have a streess free day, its there. _________________________________________ #jimjillbang #itaewonland #sauna #koreansauna #seoul #seoul 2017 #southkorea2017

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The Spa in Garden 5

Located on the 10th floor of the Garden 5 shopping center, this ultra-modern spa features all the amenities you’d expect to find at a traditional jjimjilbang, with tons of extras like a library, luxurious lounge rooms, an arcade, theater and yoga classes. When hunger strikes, head to the spa’s in-house bar for some tasty Korean treats, like shikhye, a sweet rice beverage often consumed at jjimjilbangs.

10, Chungmin-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, +82 2 404 2700

Spa time….♨️😌 #spa #sauna #garden5spa #jimjilbang #짐질방 #hotbath #relaxation #movietheatre #reclinerseats #naptime #sikhye #식혜 #chillday #thingstodoinseoul #seoul #koreatravel #holiday

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Siloam Sauna

If you’re on a long layover or only have a limited amount of time to spend in Seoul, then Siloam Sauna is the place for you. Located near Seoul Station, the jjimjilbang is easily accessible, not to mention foreigner-friendly.

The no-frills sauna uses natural, high-quality Germanuim water from 300 meters underground, which supplies the spa’s hot baths, sauna rooms and sleeping rooms. With clean facilities and personable staff, Siloam is a fantastic sleeping option if you’re on a shoestring budget and need a place to stay for a night.

49, Jungnim-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea, +82 2 364 3944

#찜질방 ♨️♨️♨️ #월차 쓰고 하루죙일 지루하게 #알바 하고 백년만에 오니 #추억돋네 #주말도힘든내인생 😹 #수고했어오늘도 #실로암사우나 #사우나 #주말

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