The 12 Best Jjimjilbang in Seoul for Foreigners (2026)
From 24-hour mega complexes to traditional charcoal kilns — 12 jjimjilbang across Seoul, with district, price and opening hours. Selected with first-time foreign visitors in mind.
How These 12 Were Selected
Searching for jjimjilbang in Seoul returns a mix of bathhouses and saunas. These 12 all have an actual co-ed jjimjilbang floor you enter wearing the loose cotton uniform. Prices and hours follow venue notices — confirm before visiting.
Most Seoul jjimjilbang run around 10,000-17,000 KRW and many operate 24 hours. Some include the uniform rental in the entry price and some charge separately, so check the pricing noted for each venue below.
1. Sparex Dongmyo — Jongno-gu, 24h, uniform included
14,000 KRW day / 16,000 KRW night (uniform included), 10,000 KRW for children. Open 24 hours. Opened in 2024 with themed rooms including a Himalayan salt room and a cypress forest bathing zone.
A 20,000 KRW luggage storage option lets you leave bags, go out, and return later — convenient mid-itinerary. Physical ID is required for overnight stays. Close to Dongmyo-ap Station.
2. Gangbyeon Spa Land — Gwangjin-gu, 24h, 3,000 pyeong
13,000-17,000 KRW. Open 24/7. A 3,000-pyeong complex using germanium sulfur mineral water drawn from 1,200m underground.
Bath temperatures differ between the mens and womens sides. It was once known for an ultra-cold plunge, but as of summer 2026 visitors report the cold bath has warmed (around 23C by feel) — worth noting if a cold plunge is your goal. Water is changed around 8pm.
3. Mokdong Paragon Spa — Yangcheon-gu, 24h, fire sauna
10,000-15,000 KRW (early-bird sauna 10,000 KRW, 05:00-09:00). Open 24/7. A large facility with a traditional fire sauna and a bade pool.
There is a kids play room, making it workable with children, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. A solid option if you need a 24-hour jjimjilbang in southwest Seoul.
4. Venue G Aqua 24 — Gangseo-gu, 24h, renovated
11,000 KRW day / 13,000 KRW night for adults, 6,000-8,000 KRW for children, uniform 2,000 KRW. Open 24 hours. Renovated, and generally well regarded for the price.
The attached gym runs 06:00-23:00 and closes together with the venue on the third Wednesday. Combined gym-sauna-jjimjilbang passes require a separate inquiry.
5. The Park Spa Land — Yeongdeungpo-gu, 24h, lowest entry
10,000 KRW adults / 7,000 KRW children / uniform 1,000 KRW / 1,000 KRW night surcharge. Open 24/7, with 1,000 KRW per hour beyond 12 hours.
Near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office. Strengths are the number of scrub attendants on site and the variety of baths. Dry sauna around 88C and cold bath around 17C, with the baths particularly well reviewed. The jjimjilbang floor tends to be busy. If you also plan to get a body scrub, this is the cheapest route on this list.
6. Oseong Health Land — Seodaemun-gu, 24h, co-ed floor
12,000-13,000 KRW, gown rental 2,000 KRW. Open 24/7. A large bulgama sauna near Gajwa Station with three baths.
Facilities include a charcoal-and-clay cave room, a forest-bathing room, and a movie room. The jjimjilbang floor is co-ed, which suits groups who want to stay together.
7. Club K Seoul — Gangnam-gu, 24h, premium
15,000 KRW weekdays / 17,000 KRW weekends for sauna plus jjimjilbang. Open 24 hours. A large venue near Seolleung Station, distinguished by a jazz lounge and artwork throughout the space.
A fitness club is attached. Easy to fit into a Gangnam itinerary, and a strong pick on this list if facility quality is your priority.
8. Rapa Sauna — Songpa-gu, 24h, specialty baths
12,000 KRW, plus 1,000 KRW after 21:00. Open 24 hours. Near exit 3 of Gaerong Station, with three hours of free parking.
Known for a range of specialty baths and for its massage service. Pairs well with a Jamsil or Songpa itinerary.
9. SpaceBon Sauna — Gwanghwamun, fire sauna
12,000 KRW sauna / 14,000 KRW jjimjilbang (sauna plus uniform) / 7,000 KRW children / 25,000 KRW day pass with gym. Sauna hours are 06:00-23:00 — one of the non-24-hour entries on this list.
Measured in summer 2026: wet room 52C, dry room 82C, warm bath 39C, cold bath 19C, with reviews noting consistent temperature control. A free trial jumping class is available with a phone reservation. Bring coins if you plan to use the shop. Well placed for a stop after Gyeongbokgung or Gwanghwamun sightseeing.
10. Supsok Hanbang Land — Seodaemun-gu, charcoal kiln
17,000 KRW adults / 10,000 KRW elementary age for the charcoal kiln; 11,000 KRW / 9,000 KRW for the bath only. Open 06:30-22:00, kiln 08:00-21:00. A traditional charcoal kiln jjimjilbang known as a drama filming location.
ZeroPay is accepted. The shop sells sweet potatoes and rice cakes, and you may bring your own. The medium-heat room is the most popular and stays crowded; the high-heat and flower rooms are very hot, so take care. Bringing socks makes moving around in the outdoor slippers easier.
11. Uiryeong Bulgama Jushim Sauna — Gangbuk-gu, 24h, traditional kiln
15,000 KRW. Open 24/7. A relatively new facility near the Uiryeong trail at the foot of Bukhansan.
Dry sauna around 87C and wet sauna around 67C, plus warm, hot, cold and event baths — the cold bath runs around 11C, which is genuinely cold. Weekend evenings get busy, so weekdays are the better bet. The setting is pleasant during cherry blossom season. Pairs well with a Bukhansan hiking day.
12. Gukilgwan Jjimjilbang Sauna — Jongno 3-ga, 24h, men only
12,000 KRW day / 14,000 KRW night, uniform 1,000 KRW. Open 24/7. A men-only venue 153m from exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station.
It has a hwangto clay room and a sleeping room, and is often used as a late-night lodging alternative. No parking. Female visitors should refer to the other entries on this list.
Which One to Pick — By Situation
First visit: Sparex Dongmyo. The uniform is included and it runs 24 hours, so there is no time pressure.
Tight budget: The Park Spa Land (10,000 KRW) and Venue G Aqua 24 (11,000 KRW).
Staying overnight: the 24-hour venues are Sparex Dongmyo, Gangbyeon Spa Land, Mokdong Paragon Spa, Venue G Aqua 24, The Park Spa Land, Oseong Health Land, Club K Seoul, Rapa Sauna, Uiryeong Bulgama and Gukilgwan.
Traditional format: Supsok Hanbang Land (charcoal kiln), Uiryeong Bulgama (bulgama) and SpaceBon (fire sauna).
Facility quality first: Club K Seoul.
Adding a body scrub: The Park Spa Land — many scrub attendants and a low entry price.
Matching your sightseeing route: SpaceBon for Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung, Sparex Dongmyo or Gukilgwan for Jongno, Uiryeong Bulgama for a Bukhansan hike.
Club K Seoul
Premium mega sauna near Seolleung Station with jazz lounge and art gallery.
Gangbyeon Spa Land
3000-pyeong mega jjimjilbang with 1200m-depth germanium sulfur mineral water and extreme cold plunge.
Gukilgwan Jjimjilbang Sauna
Men-only 24-hour jjimjilbang near Jongno 3-ga Station with yellow clay room and sleeping facilities
Mokdong Paragon Spa
Mokdong 24-hour large jjimjilbang with fire sauna and bade pool.
Oseong Health Land
24-hour large fire kiln sauna near Gajwa Station. 3 baths.
Rapa Sauna
24-hour jjimjilbang near Gaerong Station. Various specialty baths and famous massage.
SpaceBon Sauna
24-hour sauna at the foot of Bukhansan · with Bulhanjungmak
Sparex Dongmyo
A large jjimjilbang opened in 2024, with a Himalayan salt room and a cypress forest bath.
Sparex Good Morning City (Dongdaemun DDP)
A 24-hour jjimjilbang right in front of DDP, 23 m from Exit 13 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, with hanok-style timber interiors and a luggage-storage option.
Supsok Hanbang Land
Traditional charcoal kiln jjimjilbang in Seodaemun. Famous drama filming location.
The Park Spa Land
Near Yeongdeungpo District Office, with a wide range of baths
Uiryeong Bulgama Jushim Sauna
Traditional fire kiln sauna near Bukhansan Uiryeong trail.
Venue G Aqua 24
Renovated 24-hour jjimjilbang in Gangseo. Good value.
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