Title: Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong Hotel with free parking, near Mangwoo History & Culture Park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/299fb9a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/52cd71f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/d248545e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/e5b38e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free minibar, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/93165107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Mangwoo History & Culture Park, Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Spa - 24/7 front desk - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £42 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 8 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=119296679&PinnedHotelID=119296679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Double Room | Free minibar, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/81e98402.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Free minibar items TV Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Air-conditioning Heating Dressing gowns Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Double Room | Free minibar, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/1e043760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Free minibar items TV Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Air-conditioning Heating Dressing gowns Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Studio Suite | Free minibar, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119296700/119296679/6155c329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Free minibar items TV Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Air-conditioning Heating Dressing gowns Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and a lift - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes. 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Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 50-inch TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Free stocked minibar - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 10:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 19 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong? > As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong on 9 Nov 2025 start from £41.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Hotels-Sowon-Ryokan-And-Hotel-By-Aank-Sangbong.h119296679.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong? > Check-in begins at 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong located? > Located in Jungnang-gu, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mangwoo History & Culture Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from N Seoul Tower. Mangu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sangbong Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sowon Ryokan and Hotel by Aank Sangbong Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nancy 26 Oct 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Do not recommend if traveling alone as hotel is hidden on a very dark street which my taxi could not find so I had to walk around to find it. Also it does not appear to be a proper hotel but a small apt building converted but did not expect much considering it is a budget hotel. Room was clean but hallways were dark and did not seem clean. ##### Nancy Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YONGHWAN 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 새로 오픈하고 청소가 잘 돼 있어서 그런지 룸 컨디션이 상당히 만족스러웠어요. 다기 세트로 차 한잔 하니까 괜히 힐링되는 기분이었네요. ##### YONGHWAN Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ISEONG 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 서울 안에서 이렇게 조용하고 깔끔하게 쉬다 갈 수 있는 공간이 있다는 게 신기했어요. 재방문 의사 확실히 있습니다ㅎㅎ ##### ISEONG Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daegwang 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 상봉에 이런 료칸 있는 줄 몰랐네여ㅋㅋ 다다미 진짜 신기하고 방 깔끔해서 만족했슴돠 bb ##### daegwang Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JAKHUI 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 오설록차랑 다기세트 있어서 너무 좋았고 그냥 모든 물품들이랑 시설이 다 새거이고 관리 잘 되어 있는거 같아서 행복하게 묵었어요 ##### JAKHUI Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JUHYEOK 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 20년째 상봉 토박이로서 주변 모텔 호텔 많이 가봤는데 여기만큼 컨셉 확실하면서도 깔끔한 곳은 오랜만이네요! 잘 놀다가요~ ##### JUHYEOK Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SORYUN 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 상봉역에 있어서 일단 교통 넘 편하고, 새로 단장해서 외관부터 좀 많이 끌려서 바로 예약해버렸어여~ 블루투스 스피커랑 ott도 잘되서 좋았습니다. ##### SORYUN Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SANJEONG 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 샴푸나 바디워시 향 좋고 어메니티 전체적으로 고급진 느낌이라 은근히 신경을 많이 쓴 느낌이라 좋네용 ##### SANJEONG Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YONGHWAN 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 오설록 티백줘서 뜨끈한 녹차한잔 잘하고 가요.. 화장실도 어두운 톤이라서 고급진 느낌? 넘 좋았어요 ##### YONGHWAN Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ISEONG 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 그냥 료칸가서 하루 아무생각없이 푹 쉬고싶었는데 기대 이상이었습니다. 시설도 깔끔하고 군더더기 없고 침구도 눅눅한 느낌 없어서 너무 좋았습니다 ##### ISEONG Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### diol 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 새로 생겼다고 해서 기대를 안한건 아니지만 역시 룸컨디션 좋고 료칸분위기라 넘 잘 머물다가 가요~ ##### diol Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAEWON 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 상봉역 인접해있어 캐리어 들고 왔는데 다행이었어요..ㅠㅠ 객실 체크인 관련해서 전화로 이것저것 물어봤는데 너무 친절하게 대답해주셔서 좋았습니다. 감사합니다! ##### DAEWON Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daegwang 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 전에 가봤던 다른 료칸 느낌 숙소들보다 훨씬 좋았습니다. 위치도 역이랑 가까워서 편하고, 시설이나 분위기 모두 만족스러웠네요. 다음에도 꼭 다시 올게요. ##### daegwang Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025