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3 days in Seoul

Palaces, K-culture and 24-hour street food. Here's how to spend 3 days in Seoul: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Seoul trip is May, June and September. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, September
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Seoul itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Seoul Plaza~$5
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
12:30
Seoul City Hall~$5
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
16:00
Seoul Metropolitan Library~$5
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
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Seoul metropolitan area~$5
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
16:00
Hwangudan
Hwangudan was a shrine complex that still partially stands in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. The complex consisted of two main buildings: a coronation site and Hwanggungu. The
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Day 3

09:00
La Cantina~$5
La Cantina is a historic Italian restaurant in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is the oldest still-operating Italian restaurant in South Korea, having been founded in 1967. T
12:30
The Plaza Seoul~$5
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection, formerly known as Seoul Plaza Hotel, is a hotel in Downtown Seoul. Name of the hotel comes from its location on southern side of Seoul Plaza.
16:00
Bumingwan~$5
Bumingwan is a historic building in Seoul, South Korea. It previously served as the building for Korea's National Assembly. It now currently serves as a building for the Seoul Metr

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What 3 days in Seoul costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Seoul: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Seoul?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Seoul without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Seoul?+

Start with Seoul Plaza, Seoul City Hall and Seoul Metropolitan Library. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Seoul cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Seoul?+

The best months to visit Seoul are May, June, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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