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397 places to visit · 23 festivals on or coming up · 123 shows and exhibitions

The capital and one of the great cities of Asia: five Joseon palaces within walking distance of each other, hanok neighbourhoods, street markets, the Han River parks and a food and nightlife scene that runs until dawn. Almost every trip to Korea starts here, and the subway puts all of it within an hour.

From Seoul45–60 minutes from Incheon Airport by AREX or limousine bus
How long3–4 days, plus day trips
Best forPalaces, markets, food, shopping, K-pop, nightlife

Guides3 days in SeoulWhere to stay in Seoul: the neighbourhoods comparedSeoul’s five palaces: which to see, and whenEating in Korea: what to order and how it worksGetting around Seoul: cards, subway, buses and taxisHalloween in Seoul 2026

Neighbourhoods & streets (97)Where to eat (82)Museums & galleries (64)Theme parks & experiences (36)Shopping streets & malls (36)Palaces & heritage (23)Parks & nature (20)Viewpoints (10)Traditional markets (10)Temples (7)Hanok & folk villages (6)Hiking & mountains (6)

Neighbourhoods & streets

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Myeong-dong (명동)
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Myeong-dong

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Insadong Cultural Street (인사동 문화의 거리)
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Insadong Cultural Street

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Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (익선동 한옥거리)
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Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

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Lotte World (롯데월드 어드벤처)
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Lotte World

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Aromind (아로마인드)
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Aromind

aT Center (에이티센터)
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aT Center

Baek In-je House (백인제가옥)
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Baek In-je House

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)
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Blue Square

Where to eat

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ab Cafe At Bali (에이비카페 At Bali)
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ab Cafe At Bali

Bokidang (복이당)
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Bokidang

Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)
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Chosun Hwaro Gui

Dojeong Yukgwan (도정육관)
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Dojeong Yukgwan

Goum (고움)
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Goum

HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)
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HILLS & EUROPA

Ilpumdang Premium (일품당프리미엄)
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Ilpumdang Premium

Insa Dodam (인사도담)
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Insa Dodam

Museums & galleries

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ARKO Art Center (아르코미술관)
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ARKO Art Center

Art Center K (아트센터 K)
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Art Center K

Beautiful Tea Museum (아름다운 차박물관)
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Beautiful Tea Museum

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)
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Bukchon Museum

Daelim Museum (대림미술관)
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Daelim Museum

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)
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Dooly Museum

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)
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Doosan Art Center

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)
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Gahoe Museum

Theme parks & experiences

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Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울))
Theme parks & experiences

Seoul Namsan Park

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COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)
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COEX Aquarium

Haneul Park (하늘공원)
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Haneul Park

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)
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Hyosajeong Pavilion

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)
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Jamsil Hangang Park

Kkwonggogae Park (꿩고개공원)
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Kkwonggogae Park

Lotte World Aquarium (롯데월드 아쿠아리움)
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Lotte World Aquarium

Nanji Hangang Park (난지한강공원)
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Nanji Hangang Park

Festivals in Seoul

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QUAD, Questions of Theatre: Dance of RevolutionNow
Oct 28, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

QUAD, Questions of Theatre: Dance of Revolution

Seoul
Gyeongbuk Apple Fair (Seoul)D-1
Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026

Gyeongbuk Apple Fair (Seoul)

SeoulFree
Whole Family Book FestivalD-6
Nov 7, 2026

Whole Family Book Festival

SeoulFree
Korea Sool Grand FestivalD-12
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Korea Sool Grand Festival

Seoul
HUG RUN 2026D-34
Dec 5, 2026

HUG RUN 2026

Seoul
QUAD, Questions of Theatre: Train to Xi'anD-45
Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026

QUAD, Questions of Theatre: Train to Xi'an

Seoul
Vegan & Halal Beauty FairD-192
May 12, 2027 – May 14, 2027

Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair

Seoul
Nowon Moonlight Walk Light Sculpture FestivalNow
Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Nowon Moonlight Walk Light Sculpture Festival

SeoulFree

On stage & on show

More in Seoul

Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)
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Beauty Play

CAOLION Cosmetics (카오리온)
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CAOLION Cosmetics

Central City (센트럴시티)
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Central City

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)
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Ceramic Cafe JOOL

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)
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Common Ground

Danha(단하)
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Danha

Doota Mall (두타몰)
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Doota Mall

Geoan (거안)
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Geoan

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