Choose the programme as well as the room
A Templestay (템플스테이) is a booked programme at a Korean Buddhist temple. The official programme guide distinguishes rest-oriented stays, structured experience programmes and shorter day programmes. A day programme does not include an overnight room.
A rest-oriented stay still has a timetable and conduct rules. Confirm meal times, required activities, quiet hours, clothing and whether you may leave the grounds during the stay. Alcohol and smoking are not part of the programme.
Check sleeping and bathroom arrangements before booking. Rooms may be shared or separated by sex, and a couple should not assume that they will receive a private room together. Ask about family rooms or a private bathroom if either is essential.
Compare the actual temple programmes
Use the English reservation search and its programme-type and visitor-language filters. A temple offering an overnight experience does not necessarily offer a rest-oriented stay on your dates.
The following published programmes illustrate different arrangements. Read their current reservation pages for the dates, prices and conditions that apply to your booking.
Beomeosa in Busan
Beomeosa’s listed programme offers one or two weekday nights. The listed nightly prices are ₩70,000 per adult, ₩60,000 per teenager and ₩50,000 per child.
Rooms accommodate two or three people, while shared halls can hold four to eight. Men and women stay separately. Orientation and an activity on the second day are required. The listed check-in deadline is 14:00, with checkout at 09:30.
The published cancellation schedule refunds 100% when cancelled three days before the stay, 70% two days before and 50% one day before. Cancellation on the day receives no refund. Confirm how the booking system applies its deadlines.
Woljeongsa in Pyeongchang
Woljeongsa’s listed programme offers one to five nights. The listed nightly price is ₩100,000 per adult and ₩70,000 per teenager or child. Rooms are assigned in advance and have private bathrooms.
Check-in is listed as 15:00–15:30; the page asks participants to arrive by 16:30 if they want dinner. Checkout is 11:30–12:00. Ask which activities are required and when free time is available for the forest and stream trails.
The published cancellation schedule refunds 100% four days before the stay, 70% three days before and 50% two days before. It provides no refund one day before. Check the full policy for your reservation.
Golgulsa near Gyeongju
Golgulsa’s listed programme allows stays of up to 29 nights. Its listed nightly price is ₩120,000, with a ₩60,000 preschool-child rate. Rooms list a shower, toilet, air conditioning and refrigerator.
The programme includes required Seonmudo, a Korean Buddhist martial art, along with prostrations and services. Participants are not permitted to leave during the stay. Check-in is listed as 14:30 and checkout as noon. These conditions make it important to read the activity schedule, even though the listing is rest-oriented.
The published cancellation schedule refunds 100% three days before, 50% two days before and 10% one day before the stay. Cancellation on the day receives no refund. Confirm the deadline and terms before paying.
Compare the total price and timetable
These examples charge per person, while ordinary accommodation may charge per room. Compare the total for your party and confirm which meals, activities, bedding and clothing are included.
Check the booking deadline and transport to the temple. A location that suits a quiet retreat may add substantial travel to a city sightseeing itinerary. Fixed meal times and restrictions on leaving can also limit plans outside the temple.
Use the English booking route
The English sign-up page provides email verification. The login page also offers supported sign-in and guest options. Follow the current process and check payment methods for the chosen programme.
Contact the temple if the room arrangement, language, dietary needs, access or payment remains unclear. Keep its confirmation and arrival instructions. Book a Templestay when you want to participate in the temple setting and its schedule, as well as have somewhere to sleep.
