Whispering Garden, Seoul, South Korea

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Whispering Garden

Seoul · South Korea

2 beds · 1 bedroom · 1 bath · up to 3 guests

4.94/5 platform-reported from 189 reviews

Whispering Garden is an entire standalone hanok in Seoul that welcomes up to 3 guests in 1 bedroom with 2 beds and 1 bathroom. Traditional Korean character pairs with modern design: floor-to-ceiling windows look onto a private courtyard, and a separate tea room offers a quiet place to sit. A cypress hot tub runs in every season, and self check-in keeps arrival simple.

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Stay type
Entire home
Guests, maximum
3
Bedrooms
1
Beds
2
Bathrooms
1
Check-in
After 3:00 PM
Check-out
Before 11:00 AM
Arrival
Self check-in with keypad

What the listing includes

  • Kitchen
  • Private hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi

Before you book

  • No pets
  • No smoking
  • No parties or events
  • Quiet hours
  • No commercial photography

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Guests highlight Cleanliness, Location and Hospitality.

4.91
accuracy
4.94
cleanliness
4.79
check in
4.97
communication
4.86
location
4.78
value
Cleanliness (63) Location (48) Hospitality (45) Nearby (35) Bathroom (30)

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Trip.com

https://my.trip.com/hotels/seoul-hotel-detail-106684425/soyunjae-by-butler-lee-hanok-korean-traditional-house/

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Airbnb

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/53775051

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Booking.com

https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/soyunjae-by-butler-lee.en-gb.html

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Registration details published by the listing

Issuing region
서울특별시, 종로구
Permit category
한옥체험업
Local permit number
2019-000013

Listed on Airbnb as “A private hanok with a garden, Whispering Garden”.

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Active government permit found; property link not confirmed

The government registry contains a Hanok experience business permit for the registered business 소윤재 바이 버틀러리 and reports its operating status as active as of 2026-05-11T13:39:45+00:00.

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Registered business
소윤재 바이 버틀러리
Permit category
Hanok experience business (한옥체험업)
Management number
CDFI2262222019000013
Permit date
2019-12-30
Registered road address
서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 57-6 (통인동)
Official source
Korea Public Data Portal ↗ · source updated 2026-05-11
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Saves
1,215
Shares
754
Likes
2,152
Comments
168
Accounts reached
64,017
Engagement
6.70%

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