You don’t have to pack everything for Seoul. Some of the best parts of a trip here — dressing up for palace photos, a K-drama school-uniform moment, or just travelling lighter with kids — are things you can simply rent when you arrive. Here are three rentals that make a Seoul trip easier and more fun, with where they are, roughly what they cost, and how to book.
- Hanbok by Gyeongbokgung — Seohwa Hanbok, from ₩24,000 / 4 hrs (accessories + free palace entry).
- Korean school uniforms — Ewha Uniform, right by Lotte World.
- Travel gear & mobility in Hongdae — KPLANZ: strollers, wheelchairs, Dyson Airwrap, Instax.
- Reserve ahead — most book by Instagram DM and are foreigner-friendly.
Hanbok by the palace — Seohwa Hanbok
Wearing a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) at Gyeongbokgung Palace is a Seoul rite of passage — and it gets you free entry to the palace. Seohwa Hanbok is about a 1-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung, with every style (fusion and themed) at one flat rate: from ₩24,000 for 4 hours. That includes hair accessories, a handbag, an underskirt, and luggage storage while you explore. Staff support several languages, including Chinese.
Reserve via Instagram @seohwahanbok, email, or KKday. 📍 Near Gyeongbokgung Palace (Jongno-gu) — not Hongdae, but an easy subway ride.
Korean school uniforms for photos — Ewha Uniform
Dressing up in a Korean school uniform for photos is a fun, only-in-Korea experience — think K-drama classroom energy. Ewha Uniform sits right next to Lotte World in Jamsil, so it pairs perfectly with a theme-park day. There’s multilingual support (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), plus indoor “special uniform” experiences and photo-spot guides.
Reserve via Instagram @ehwagyobok or email. 📍 Next to Lotte World (Jamsil).
Travel gear & mobility in Hongdae — KPLANZ
If you’re around Hongdae, KPLANZ rents the things you’d rather not pack or carry home: strollers, wheelchairs, a Dyson Airwrap, an Instax camera, and more — by the day. They also run traveler services like group luggage storage, airport pickup, and photo tours. It’s directly connected to Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 3, staff are English-friendly, and they can even deliver to your hotel on request.
Reserve ahead by Instagram DM @kplanz.official or email. 📍 Hongdae — Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 3. See it on our storage map.
Tips for renting in Seoul
- Reserve ahead. The best items and time slots go fast, especially on weekends and in peak season.
- Bring your passport. Some rentals ask for ID or a small deposit.
- Message on Instagram. These shops confirm bookings fastest by DM, and are used to helping travelers in English and other languages.
- Group them with your route. Hanbok is by Gyeongbokgung, uniforms by Lotte World, and gear in Hongdae — plan each around your day.