Destination guide
Seoul
South Korea · 首爾
Dense with shopping, food, exhibitions and nightlife
- Suggested stay
- 4–6 days
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Where to stay
- Myeongdong
- Hongdae
- Dongdaemun
- Gangnam
What to see
- Lotte WorldJamsil & Lotte World
- GyeongbokgungGyeongbokgung, Bukchon & Insadong
- CheonggyecheonDongdaemun & Gwangjang Market
- Namsan Seoul TowerMyeongdong & Namsan
- HongdaeHongdae & Hapjeong
- Bukchon Hanok VillageGyeongbokgung, Bukchon & Insadong
- Myeong-dongMyeongdong & Namsan
- Dongdaemun Design PlazaDongdaemun & Gwangjang Market
- National Museum of KoreaYongsan & Itaewon
- Gwangjang MarketDongdaemun & Gwangjang Market
- ChangdeokgungGyeongbokgung, Bukchon & Insadong
- Starfield COEX MallGangnam & COEX
Where to eat
- Korea HouseSet Meals & Home-style
- MokmyeoksanbangRice & Congee
- Woo Lae OakBBQ & Grill
- Maple Tree House ItaewonBBQ & Grill
- Tosokchon SamgyetangHot Pot & Soups
- Lee's Gimbap ApgujeongGangnam
- 7th DoorGangnam
- ALICE CheongdamGangnam
- AndongjangEuljiro
- Anmok SeongsuSeongsu-dong
- Artist Bakery AngukDesserts & Sweets
- BORN & BREDBBQ & Grill
Intel and guides for this city
Seoul Subway and T-money Complete Guide: Where to Buy, How to Top Up, and Whether the Climate Card Is Worth It
Seoul subway adult base fare is 1,550 won; transfers within 30 minutes are discounted. Count separately charged trips when comparing Climate Card short-term passes, and add 3,000 won for a new physical card. You cannot board at Incheon Airport with the pass, but a covered AREX all-stop trip from Seoul can end at T1 or T2. How to buy, top up, and refund T-money; covered routes and pass choices. Verified with official sources in 2026/9.
Incheon Airport to Central Seoul: AREX Express and All-Stop Trains, Airport Buses, and Late-Night Arrivals
AREX Express reaches Seoul Station from Incheon Airport in 43 minutes from T1 or 51 from T2 (13,000 won). For Hongdae, the All-Stop Train costs 4,650 won from T1 with T-money. Buses 6001/6015/6002 cost 17,000 won to Myeongdong, Seoul Station, or Hongdae. Compare four options, N6000 night buses, taxis, neighbourhood choices, and Seoul Station City Airport Terminal; official sites checked 2026/9.
Everland vs. Lotte World: Which to Choose? A Complete First-Timer's Guide to Tickets, Transport, Must-Try Rides and Fast Passes at Seoul's Theme Parks
Seoul parks compared: Everland: large outdoor park in Yongin; Suin–Bundang Line→Giheung→Yongin Everline (transit card ₩1,550)→Jeondae·Everland→shuttle. Lotte World: mainly indoors, direct from Jamsil Exit 4; Sun–Thu 10:00–21:00, Fri–Sat to 22:00; adult combo ₩67,000. Plan T Express, Amazon Express, Atlantis, Gyro Drop; Q-Pass/Magic Pass priority access, seasonal events, height rules, Seoul Sky add-ons. Tickets/hours checked 2026/9: official park/Everline sites and Korea Tourism Organization.