Going to Seoul is filled with wonderful delights, beautiful memories, and - for me - exhaustion. All the new things, the walking, the planning, and general busy pace of city life makes me want to curl up and die... I mean take an afternoon nap. Thankful, in Korea I have the option of just taking a rest. It's one of my favorite parts of life here.
This weekend I decided to try a new place that I've not visited before. It happens to be located in one of my favorite areas of the city not far from the palaces, in the middle of adorable coffee shops, galleries, and artisan shops.
Located on the third floor, the Nazzzam hammock cafe is a soothing escape. The owner (who speaks near perfect English) maintains a quiet and relaxed atmosphere where all you have to do is sit your butt in a hammock and fall asleep. She even brings a blanket and covers you up, adds privacy curtains if needed, and makes you a nice cup of tea when it's time to go. It was the PERFECT amount of rest to help me get the most out of my trip. I can't wait to go back.
Pro Tips:
When you arrive be sure to take your shoes off, put on some slippers, and then tuck your shoes in one of the bags hanging by the door.
Closes earlyish, between 5-7pm This is best for grabbing a nap before or after lunch.
General Information:
Cost: 6,000 won cash for an hour of rest, includes a cup of tea.
Website: www.nazzzam.com
Address Korean: 서울시 종로구 계동 115-1 3층
Address Romanized: (3rd floor, 115-1 Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
For those who are unfamiliar with Seoul, you can easily get to the hammock cafe from Pyeongtaek:
- Take the bus from Songtan or Pyeongtaek to Nambu
- Catch the Orange Line going north
- Exit at Anguk station and walk from there.
- Use a maps app on your phone for walking directions.
You can download the South of Seoul App from:
