The Chae: Library, Seoul, South Korea

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The Chae: Library

Seoul, Bukchon · South Korea

3 beds · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths · up to 6 guests

4.81/5 platform-reported from 185 reviews

The Chae: Library is a hanok stay in Seoul's Bukchon neighborhood, made up of a study, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a spa, sleeping up to 6 guests with a queen mattress in each bedroom. A fireplace warms the living room, and the traditional setting sits in walkable, photogenic surroundings. Self check-in is provided.

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Stay type
Entire home
Guests, maximum
6
Bedrooms
3
Beds
3
Bathrooms
2
Check-in
After 4:00 PM
Check-out
Before 11:00 AM
Arrival
Self check-in with keypad

What the listing includes

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Bathtub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi
  • Garden

Before you book

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

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Registered business
The Chae : Library더채:라이브러리
Registered road address
10-4 Hyoja-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (English address)서울특별시 종로구 효자로7길 10-4 (통의동)

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The Vibe

Intellectual, book-filled, warm academia

Visual Notes

Hanok infused with literary character. Books and reading nooks integrated into traditional Korean architecture.

Best For

Readers, writers, academics, anyone who loves a book-filled space.

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Guests love the unique literary atmosphere combined with hanok charm.

4.76
accuracy
4.85
cleanliness
4.86
check in
4.88
communication
4.88
location
4.63
value
Location (78) Hospitality (69) Indoor spaces (46) Nearby (45) Comfort (34)

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The Neighborhood: Bukchon

Bukchon is a neighborhood of hanok streets in Seoul's palace district. Seoul City's walking route connects traditional houses and cultural stops. Read the exact stay's access directions and compare its address with the places you want to visit.

Vibe: hanok streets, culture, palace district

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Registration details published by the listing

Issuing region
서울특별시, 종로구
Permit category
한옥체험업
Local permit number
제2012-000007호

Listed on Airbnb as “Library/Premium Hanok Stay”.

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Active government permit matched to this property

The government registry contains a Hanok experience business permit for the registered business 더채:라이브러리 and reports its operating status as active as of 2026-05-11T13:39:43+00:00.

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Registered business
The Chae : Library더채:라이브러리
Permit category
Hanok experience business (한옥체험업)
Management number
CDFI2262222012000007
Permit date
2012-12-26
Registered road address
10-4 Hyoja-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (English address)서울특별시 종로구 효자로7길 10-4 (통의동)
Official source
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Saves
163
Shares
120
Likes
432
Comments
71
Accounts reached
14,477
Engagement
5.43%

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