Featured Hotels Near Cheongju Zoo

Cheongju Four Seasons Hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Cheongju Zoo, offering floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the zoo’s lush greenery. The hotel features child-friendly amenities including a free pet interaction zone and guided family tours. With an indoor hot spring pool, it provides a relaxing retreat after exploring the animals. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to scenic rooms.

Cheongju Stay & Ease Hotel, located directly across from the zoo entrance, provides complimentary shuttle service to the zoo—two daily departures, each taking only 3 minutes. Situated along a major highway in Chungcheongbuk-do, it’s easily accessible by car or public bus. All rooms feature soundproof windows for peaceful nights, and the on-site breakfast buffet offers both Korean and Western dishes to suit every palate.

Cheongju Forest Retreat sits nestled in the foothills east of the zoo, featuring half-timbered architecture harmoniously blending with surrounding woodlands and a tranquil lake. The "Starlight Room" series includes a skylight that opens for stargazing, allowing guests to enjoy the night sky alongside the zoo’s illuminated art displays. On-site eco-trails and birdwatching stations enhance the immersive natural experience.

Cheongju Little Bear Lodge is designed specifically for kids, themed around "Forest Fairy Tale" with interactive projection walls and animal-shaped beds. The hotel hosts daily activities such as animal fact talks, wax painting workshops, and feeding deer. A safe, barrier-free playground and a parent-child reading corner ensure comfort for families. All services prioritize child safety and educational value—book special family packages through the HopeGoo platform.

Cheongju Night Glow Pavilion is the only hotel offering direct views of Cheongju Zoo’s evening light installations like "Starlight Forest" and "Dream Water Curtain Theater." Its rooftop glass-enclosed observation deck allows guests to enjoy the spectacle in comfort. The hotel also operates nightly guided tours with shuttle service to prime viewing spots. Smart lighting systems in guest rooms mimic natural daylight cycles for an immersive nighttime atmosphere.

Cheongju Green Learning Inn is a collaborative project with local conservation groups, where each room functions as an "Eco-Classroom" with animal encyclopedias and interactive learning tablets. Guests can join "Junior Conservationist" workshops including footprint identification, feed preparation, and environmental monitoring. Morning animal patrols and night-time ecological surveys provide hands-on insight into the zoo’s research operations. All programs are led by certified educators—reserve exclusive educational packages via HopeGoo.