Weekend Day-Trip Hot Springs
Hot springs you can visit as a day trip from Seoul.
2026-03-05 · 5 places
How about a hot spring this weekend?
Hot springs within 1-3 hours from Seoul by car. Far enough to feel like a trip, close enough for a day visit.
Deokgu Hot Spring — Unmatched Water Quality
11,000 KRW for hot spring, Spa World from 26,000 KRW. Deep in Uljin and not easy to reach, but once you're there, you understand the hype. Natural spring water gushes out at 42.4°C with a quality that's hard to match. 9 baths, 3 saunas, 3 rest areas.
Sokcho Cheoksan — Right After Hiking Seoraksan
11,000 KRW for sauna, family bath from 50,000 KRW for 2. Right next to Seoraksan — the perfect post-hike soak. Sodium bicarbonate water that noticeably softens your skin. Facilities are dated but charmingly rustic. A must-add to any Sokcho trip itinerary.
Asan Spavis — 1 Hour from Seoul, Real Hot Spring Water
Day pass 50,000 KRW (discounted ~26,000 KRW), hot spring only 12,000 KRW. Asan is famous for hot springs, and Spavis puts that water to good use with 23 event baths, a wave pool, and outdoor spring pool. Family-oriented atmosphere — go on weekdays for a quieter experience. Discounts available on Yanolja and Klook.
Cheongna Sparex — Spacious and Quiet Hot-Cold Cycling
8,000 KRW daytime, 10,000 KRW evening. A bit far from Seoul, but worth the trip. The spacious baths feel almost private, and three rounds of hot-cold cycling will melt away tension. The rest area mats are surprisingly comfortable. Skip the noisy jjimjilbang section — the bath area is where it's at.
Hot Springs by Distance
By proximity: Cheongna Sparex (~40 min) → Asan Spavis (~1 hr) → Park Roche Jeongseon (~2.5 hrs) → Sokcho Cheoksan (~2.5 hrs) → Deokgu Hot Spring (~3+ hrs). Easy day trips: Cheongna and Asan. Best water quality: Deokgu. Travel vibes: Sokcho or Jeongseon.
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Recommended Places
Asan Spavis
RecommendedA large spa filled with Asan spring water — great for families
Cheongna Sparex
RecommendedThe textbook clean, spacious jjimjilbang with few people.
Deokgu Oncheon
ExceptionalAn unmatched hot spring. Real spring water in the heart of nature.
Park Roche Resort & Wellness
ExceptionalA resort spa in nature—the kind of place that makes you say "best ever."
Sokcho Cheoksan Hot Spring
RecommendedHot spring next to Seoraksan — best body thaw after hiking
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