Your South Korean itinerary might be filled with visiting famous Seoul landmarks, eating authentic Korean barbeque, or embarking on a personal pilgrimage dedicated to your favorite K-pop group or K-drama stars, but there’s something that we think your vacation might be missing.
Whether you need an energizing pick-me-up in the middle of your trip or if you want to end your vacation on a truly relaxing note, South Korea offers can’t-miss beauty and wellness treatments perfect for weary travelers tired from jam-packed, activity-filled days or stressful, long-haul flights!
CheongKwanJang SPA 1899 DONGINBI in Daechi
Klook Tip: Planning on a longer stay? Check out these requirements if you’re thinking about staying for more than 90 days!
Foret Spa
From traditional jjimjilbang Korean bathhouses to innovative, cutting-edge wellness and beauty experiences, it can get a bit tricky to find the perfect spa, sauna, or wellness center experience for your needs. Fortunately, we’ve listed down some of our favorite spa treatments and packages that you should definitely consider adding to your itinerary!
Klook Tip: Jjimjibang can literally be translated as “heated room” and are popular traditional Korean bath houses open to men and women! Learn more about jjimjibangs here!
Yeo Yong Guk Spa
Spas in Korea | Within Seoul
Before we get started finding you the perfect spa experience in Seoul, it might be a good idea to pick up a T-Money card! T-money cards are chargeable prepaid cards that you can use to hop on city trains and buses (and even some retail stores) around Seoul, making your commute easy and hassle-free! Don’t worry about making sure you have the right tickets, just tap your card and board.
Klook Tip: Don’t fret about topping up too much on your T-money card! The card itself doesn’t expire, meaning that you can keep reusing it for future visits and any leftover credit will be valid for 5 years, so you can hold onto your card for your next trip to Korea!
1. THE FORET SPA Seoul Forest Station Branch in Seongsu
Foret Spa
Enjoy a premium spa experience that rejuvenates you with specialized skin and full body care. The Foret Spa is perfect for you if you're looking for specific facial services for anti-aging, moisturizing dry skin, boosting your skin health, lifting tired skin, and more!
Foret Spa
Address: 32-14 Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2. Art de la peau in Myeongdong
Experience the latest in beauty technology
You'll be able to achieve that pristine and timeless, glass skin K-beauty look and give your body the treatment it deserves at Art de la Peau. Try out the latest in beauty technology and experience special bio-photon massages that will not just improve your appearance but boost your diet and immunity as well.
Address: 20 Myeongdong 7ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
3. Myeong-dong Skinspa
Skinspa
Skinspa
Be treated to a holistic, full-body relaxation experience when you visit the Myeong-dong Skinspa! Aside from their standard Back, Neck, and Shoulder massage, as well as their Upper and Lower Body massages, the Myeong-dong Skinspa boasts Jade Stone Full Body Massage Therapy; a massage that uses thermotherapy to raise body temperature and strengthen immunity, along with using jade stones to dissolve muscle and cellulite.
Skinspa
Address: 4th floor, Koryo Building, 68 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
4. Myeong-dong Korea SPA & Massage Experience (By Wondertrip)
Myeong-dong Korea SPA & Massage
Located in the popular shopping district of Myeong-dong, this modern Korean spa and massage experience is a must for those who spent the whole day walking and shopping. From specialized foot spa and whirlpool spa zones to private rooms for individuals, couples, or even whole families, this spa package is great for a quick but effective energy boost.
Myeong-dong Korea SPA & Massage
Address: 4F, Mirae Building, 8 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
5. BR Aesthetics Spa & Massage in Apgujeong
BR Aesthetics Spa & Massage
BR Aesthetics Spa & Massage
Enjoy topnotch Korean beauty and skincare at affordable prices with the BR Aesthetics Spa & Massage experience! From bodycare, body toning, and shaping programs to facials for basic care, anti-acne, anti-aging, and brightening and whitening, you're sure to find something that will suit your needs at just the right place.
BR Aesthetics Spa & Massage
Address: 2nd floor of Baekhyun Building
6. Yeo Yong Guk Korean Traditional Medicine Spa in Seoul
Yeo Yong Guk Korean Traditional Medicine Spa
Yeo Yong Guk Korean Traditional Medicine Spa
Designated as one of the "MUST-GO WELLNESS ATTRACTIONS'' by the Korea Tourism Organization, Yeo Yung Guk offers a truly unique and personalized spa experience. More than your standard spa package, the team at Yeo Yung Guk will not only offer facials, full-body massages, and custom medicinal plants for your spa experience, but dietary and exercise advice as well!
Yeo Yong Guk Korean Traditional Medicine Spa
Address: 2/F Heungseong Building, 60 Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Jamsilbon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
7. CheongKwanJang SPA 1899 DONGINBI
SPA 1899
Looking for a memorable facial treatment? Try out SPA 1899's unique Facial Focus treatment that will rejuvenate your skin with their patented Red Ginseng Moisture line! Other services also include body and foot massages that use their signature antioxidant-rich 1899 Signature Oil as well as anti-acne and detoxifying treatments.
SPA 1899
Klook Tip: Korean red ginseng has been noted for improving blood flow as well as reducing fatigure
Address: B2, KT&G Tower, 1002, Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
8. Sulwhasoo Balance Spa in Gangnam
Sulwhasoo Balance Spa
As the name suggests, Sulwhasoo Balance Spa offers a balanced wellness experience that will target all of your needs! Offering premium skincare and anti-aging treatments in a serene and rejuvenating environment, Sulwhasoo has a proven track record and is endorsed by multiple Korean celebrities including Rose from BLACKPINK!
Sulwhasoo Balance Spa
Klook Tip: Sulwhasoo Balance Spa is one of the most popular spas on this list and we recommend booking at least one month in advance to guarantee your slot!
Address: 4F, 18, Dosan-Daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
Spas in Korea | Near Seoul
Not staying in Seoul? No problem! You can still find incredible spas to relax in if you happen to be staying a bit farther from the capital like around Gyeonggi-do or Gangdong-du.
9. Aquafield Korea (Goyang, Anseong, Hanam)
Aquafield Korea
With locations in Hanam, Goyang, and Anseong, Aquafield is an incredible spa, sauna, and waterpark experience that's perfect for the whole family! Employing a one-of-a-kind combination of fun, playful elements along with soothing, therapeutic spaces, you won’t regret dropping by this must-visit spot!
Aquafield Korea
Aquafield Goyang
Address: Starfield Goyang 4th Floor, Goyang-daero 1955, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 9:00 am-10:00 pm, open daily
Aquafield Hanam
Address: Starfield Hanam 3rd Floor, Misa-daero 750, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 9:00 am-10:00 pm, open daily
Aquafield Anseong [temporarily closed, as of writing]
Address: Starfield Anseong 3rd Floor, Seodong-daero 3930-39, Gongdo-eup, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 9:00 am-10:00 pm, open daily
10. AS BLANC in Wirye
AS BLANC
Founded in 2018, the AS BLANC brand combines Eastern medicine theories with the existing Western-centric spa experience. From spa experiences to skincare products, AS BLANC delivers on a truly premium and exclusive beauty and wellness experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try their cutting-edge Vita Brightening V-line Contouring Care and The Ultimate Glass Skin Facial treatments at their Gyeonggi-do branch.
AS BLANC
Address: Starfield City Wirye 2F
11. K-beauty Facial & Spa at AS BLANC in Cheonho
K-beauty Facial & Spa
Experience incredible luxury and be treated like royalty at the AS BLANC spa in Gangdong-gu. Enjoy their in-house cosmetics and programs and rejuvenate dull skin with whitening ingredients like Vitamin C and advanced cellulare beauty device technology or attain that ultimate glass look through Hyaluronic Acid Alpha Ampoule care that replenishes, tightens, and gives your skin a smooth and radiant glow!
Address: 11F, Hyundai Department Store Cheonho
Not in the Gangdong-gu area? AS BLANC also has a very popular branch near Seongsu, Seoul!
Spas in Korea | Farther from Seoul
Ready to take your spa adventure way beyond Seoul? Plan ahead and save big when you use the Korail Pass! Travel worry-free across South Korea as you enjoy unlimited KTX rides in over 600 stations and flexible booking that will fit your itinerary. You also have another convenient option with intercity buses with the Korea Express Bus!
12. The HANOI Foot and Body SPA Paradise in Icheon
The HANOI Foot and Body SPA
The HANOI Foot and Body SPA
If the hustle and bustle of airports and insanely long flights stress you out, then the HANOI Foot and Body Spa might be perfect for you! Located just near the Incheon airport, you'll be able to shake off the stress and anxiety of your travels with their relaxing and rejuvenating Relief, Aroma, and Stone courses.
The HANOI Foot and Body SPA
Address: 186 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
13. Seoul Natural SPA CLASSY in Gwangju Seo-gu
Seoul Natural SPA
Established in 2008, the "Spa the Natural" and "Spa the Classy" is a trusted wellness and beauty brand enjoyed by many Koreans. Offering services that rejuvenate the body by promoting blood circulation, soothing muscle and joint pain, and improving flexibility among other benefits, their full body massages are perfect for travelers craving a quick break in between their activities.
Seoul Natural SPA
Established in 2008, the "Spa the Natural" and "Spa the Classy" is a trusted wellness and beauty brand enjoyed by many Koreans. Offering services that rejuvenate the body by promoting blood circulation, soothing muscle and joint pain, and improving flexibility among other benefits, their full body massages are perfect for travelers craving a quick break in between their activities.
Address: No. B02, B03, 1st Floor, 1153 Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju
14. Beau Lounge K-Beauty Day Spa Experience in Daegu
Beau Lounge K-Beauty Day Spa
Proudly promoted by the Daegu Tourism Organization as one of the recommended places to go in the region, the Beau Lounge offers a fun and effective K-Beauty experience! You'll feel like a true K-drama celebrity with their intensive regimen which includes multiple consultations, cleansings, LED light therapy, multiple facials, a bubble mask, and even skin MIR testing!
Address: Beau Lounge, Suseong University Gangsangwan, 15, Dalgubeol-daero 528-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
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