Seoul travel guide
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Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul travel guide

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Palaces, K-culture and 24-hour street food. The best time to visit Seoul is May, June, September and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, September
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Seoul

The best time to visit Seoul is May, June, September and October. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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12°
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17°
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23°
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28°
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27°
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22°
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Top things to do in Seoul

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Seoul Plaza
Seoul Plaza
Seoul Plaza (Korean: 서울광장) is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropo
~$5 · 1.5h
Seoul City Hall
Seoul City Hall
Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea, in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno, Jun
~$5 · 1.5h
Seoul Metropolitan Library
Seoul Metropolitan Library
Seoul Metropolitan Library is a Metropolitan Library on Taepyeongno, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It faces the Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza, and is next to the City Hall S
~$5 · 1.5h
Seoul metropolitan area
Seoul metropolitan area
The Seoul metropolitan area or Gyeonggi region, is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-western South Korea. Its population of 26 millio
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Seoul
Taste the signature dishes of Seoul.
~$25 · 2h
C
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Seoul itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Seoul Plaza12:30 · Seoul City Hall16:00 · Seoul Metropolitan Library
2
Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Seoul metropolitan area16:00 · Hwangudan
3
Day 3
09:00 · La Cantina12:30 · The Plaza Seoul16:00 · Bumingwan
4
Day 4
09:00 · City Hall station (Seoul)12:30 · Seoul Anglican Cathedral16:00 · Embassy of the United Kingdom, Seoul

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Seoul itinerary →

Seoul travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Seoul?+

The best months to visit Seoul are May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Seoul?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Seoul, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Seoul expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Seoul (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Seoul?+

Popular highlights include Seoul Plaza, Seoul City Hall, Seoul Metropolitan Library and Seoul metropolitan area. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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