Asia · City
Seoul
Palaces and hanok villages next to some of Asia's densest nightlife.
- Place
- Seoul · South Korea · KR
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- City
- ID
- DST-0151
Why go
Palaces and hanok villages next to some of Asia's densest nightlife.
Seoul moves between 600-year-old palaces and hyper-modern districts within a few subway stops. Food, shopping and nightlife run genuinely late.
Signature experiences
- Gyeongbokgung palace and hanbok rental
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gwangjang Market and Hongdae at night
Interest tags
foodhistorynightlifeshoppingcitypop culture
Good for
First-time KoreaSoloGroupsFood travellers
Best months
Apr-Jun · Sep-Nov
Avoid months
Jul-Aug (monsoon, humid) · Jan-Feb (very cold)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
ICN · Seoul
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
KR
