The 12 Best Jjimjilbang in Seoul for Foreigners (2026)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12,000 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.

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.

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