Jjimjilbang (Dragon Hill Spa)

Overview

Dragon Hill Spa is a massive 7-story jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouse and sauna complex) in Yongsan, open 24/7, offering an authentic Korean spa experience with themed hot rooms, ice rooms, outdoor pools, and sleeping areas.

Highlights

• Themed Saunas: Salt rooms, jade rooms, charcoal rooms, ice rooms, and a gold-tiled pyramid room.
• 24/7 Access: Many locals use jjimjilbangs for overnight stays — a quintessential Korean experience.
• Rooftop Pool: An outdoor pool with views of the neighborhood.

History

Dragon Hill Spa is one of Seoul's most popular and foreigner-friendly jjimjilbangs, operating since the early 2000s. The jjimjilbang tradition grew from Korean public bathhouse culture.

Visitor Tips

• How It Works: Pay entry, receive locker key and uniform. Separate nude bathing areas (gender-separated) plus clothed common areas.
• Shy Visitors: The clothed sauna floors require no nudity — only the bathing floors are nude.
• Duration: 3+ hours.