A Soothing Experience

After a busy day experiencing so much of Seoul, we’ve saved our most relaxing activity for the end. It’s time to experience some of the city’s best options for pampering yourself – be it a massage, a manicure, a facial or simply a body scrub at the humble local jjimjilbang. Experience it for yourself! Here’s a list of some of southern Seoul’s best options for your spa day!

Central Spa

A comprehensive, jjimjilbang-style spa that’s conveniently located in the Central City complex (that’s home to the express bus terminal) and features wood and amethyst kiln saunas, full- body scrubs and soaking tubs.

Address: Seocho-gu Banpo-dong 118-3 Central City (Lines 3, 7 and 9’s Express Bus Terminal Station)

Tel: 02-6282-3501

Web: http://www.centralspa.co.kr/ (Korean)

Park Club Spa at the Park Hyatt

The Park Hyatt hotel’s resident spa is located on two floors and appointed with sauna, steam, Jacuzzi and plunge pools, as well as a fitness studio. Also available are facial and body treatments, not to mention the Citrus Bar!

Address: Gangnam-gu Daechi 3-dong 995-14 Park Hyatt Hotel (Line 2’s Samseong Station, Exit 2)

Tel: 02-2016-1234

Web: http://seoul.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/

Away Spa at the W Seoul Walkerhill

Experience hydrotherapy baths, Thai massage and exfoliating body wraps. An on-site salon will pamper your hair, face, hands and feet. Everything from Korean red clay masks to Turkish Hammam ceremonies are available on site.

Address: Gwangjin-gu Achaseong-gil 175 W Seoul Walkerhill (Line 5’s Gwangnaru Station, Exit 2) Tel: 02-465-2222 Web: http://www.wseoul.com/

Spa Lei

Based on an Eastern European spa, three floors of spa facilities, including hot, cold and theme soaking tubs, saunas, several types of massages and nail care and art are all available in a unique women-only environment.

Address: Seocho-gu Jamwon-dong Leimong Town 8-22 Cresyn Bldg. (Line 3’s Sinsa Station, Exit 5)

Tel: 02-545-4113

Web: http://www.spalei.co.kr