Just a short drive from the city center, a unique retreat awaits that awakens all your senses.
How about a healing sauna getaway to the outskirts of Seoul this weekend to shake off that sluggish feeling?
As the heat from the glowing charcoal kiln completely melts away a week’s worth of fatigue, the savory aroma wafting toward your nose instantly makes you stop in your tracks. Surprisingly, at these places, you can enjoy samgyeopsal right after working up a good sweat.
The perfect weekend itinerary that combines relaxation and fine dining.
Here are some charcoal sauna hotspots near Seoul that caught the editor’s eye.
Unbaemaru Charcoal Sauna

What does a jjimjilbang mean to me? It’s a place to go and eat.
Let’s warm up and then go fill our bellies.
Red Ginseng Spa Charcoal Sauna

A massive 1,500 pyeong sauna famous as a filming location for <Kingderland>. You can even grill meat outside!
Forest Charcoal Sauna

Enjoy a sauna and nourish your body in the woods.
It’s already gained a reputation as a top spot for massages!