Best Places to Visit in Seoul, South Korea
Browse more guides: South Korea travel | Asia destinations Best Places to Visit in Seoul, South Korea Last updated: April 2026 · 12 min read I went to Seoul for 7 days in late October 2024, chasing the foliage and the food. Plus plus plus plus what I figured out fast: Seoul rewards a 4-5 day plan that splits cleanly into three buckets . Old palaces and Hanok lanes in the historic core, modern neighbourhoods (Hongdae, Gangnam, Itaewon) for nightlife and shopping, and one full-day DMZ trip up north. Add in three serious meals a day and a Namsan sunset, and the city pretty much builds your itinerary for you. This guide is what I'd tell a friend flying in from Mumbai or Delhi tomorrow. Real prices in KRW and USD (1 USD ≈ 1,400 KRW), real restaurants, the booking traps I hit, and the one hack that saved me money and gave me better photos. TL;DR: - Top 5: Gyeongbokgung Palace and free Hanbok rental, Bukchon Hanok Village walk, DMZ day tour, Myeongdong street food, Namsan Tower ...