What to Bring to Korean Spas (Jjimjilbang)

Heading to a Korean spa?

Get ready for relaxation, detox, and a unique experience.

Here’s what to pack for the ultimate Korean spa day!

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Pack extra undergarments, clothes, and socks.
Bringing your own toiletries and skincare products can take your spa experience up a notch.
Most importantly, bring extra money for a delicious snack.
Earplugs or an eye mask can help you relax more easily if you plan to nap or sleep overnight.

While most Korean spas provide uniforms for the common areas, you’ll want to bring comfortable undergarments to wear underneath when you’re relaxing.

Bring comfy clothes and clean socks for after your spa session.

Something loose and easy to slip on.

Korean spas often provide basic items like soap, but bringing your own toiletries and skincare products can elevate your spa experience!

After soaking in hot tubs and sweating it out in saunas, your skin is primed for moisture.

Consider packing a small bottle of your favorite cleanser, moisturizer, and even a sheet mask to give your skin some love post-spa.

This little textured cloth is a Korean spa essential!

After a hot soak, using an exfoliating towel to scrub your skin removes dead skin cells and leaves you feeling super smooth.

Most spas offer this service (called “seshin“), but it’s fun to try on your own if you’re in the mood for a DIY scrub.

The saunas and hot tubs can leave you feeling dehydrated, so keep a water bottle nearby.

Most Korean spas have water stations, but bringing your own bottle makes it easier to stay hydrated throughout the day.

One of the best parts of a Korean spa is the delicious snack bar.

A must-try combination is sikhye (sweet rice punch) and baked eggs cooked in a fire pot from the jjimjilbang.

With extra money, you can enjoy these tasty extras as part of your relaxing day.

Since your electronic key to your locker works as an e-wallet, you can pay for everything at the end of your spa.

If you plan to nap or sleep in the communal sleeping rooms, earplugs or an eye mask might help you relax more easily.

There’s always someone snoring throughout the whole night.

Let us know your thoughts or questions about Korean spas in the comments!