Seoul Travel Guide
K-pop, palaces, and street food in Korea's dynamic capital.
Best Time
March – May (cherry blossoms), September – November (autumn)
Budget/Day
$40–$60
Mid-Range/Day
$80–$140
Getting Around
Metro
Seoul Guides
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I Lived in 9 Seoul Districts. Here Are The Best 3.
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I Tried All Seoul Neighborhoods—Only 6 Matter
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Best Time Visit Seoul: I Regret Going in Summer
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Seoul Nightlife: I Partied 6 Nights Straight (Shocking)
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Seoul Hidden Gems I Wish I'd Found 2 Years Ago
Seoul hidden gems beyond Myeongdong and Gangnam. Real spots locals guard fiercely. I spent 8 months hunting these down.
I Lived in All 25: Best Neighbourhoods in Seoul Ranked
Former Seoul resident ranks every major neighbourhood. Skip Gangnam—here's where you actually want to stay in 2026.
Top Things to Do
1Gyeongbokgung Palace
Grand 14th-century palace with changing of the guard ceremony. Rent a hanbok for free entry.
2Myeongdong
Shopping and street food paradise. Korean beauty products and tteokbokki galore.
3N Seoul Tower
Iconic tower on Namsan mountain with panoramic city views and love locks.
Where to Eat
1Gwangjang Market
2Maple Tree House
3Tosokchon
Where to Stay
1Hongdae Ly Guesthouse
2L7 Hongdae
3The Shilla Seoul
Getting Around
T-money card $1 base. Transfers free within 30min. Airport Express $7.