Seoul
Palaces, design districts and 24-hour food.
- Budget level
- Mid-range
- Best months
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- Ideal stay
- 2–4 days
- Best for
- Food, Nightlife, Culture
Overview
Palaces, design districts and 24-hour food. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to South Korea.
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Why go to Seoul
- A representative city stop on most South Korea itineraries
- Fits the wider East Asia travel style
Budget
Seoul is mid-range by South Korea standards. Across South Korea, mid-range travellers typically spend around $150 per person per day.
Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full South Korea budget breakdown.
Practical information
- Language
- Korean
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
- Power
- Type C/F, 220V
- Entry
- K-ETA / visa-free entry for many nationalities
When to go to Seoul
Plan 2–4 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.
Getting around
- KTX high-speed rail links Seoul and Busan in under three hours
- T-money card works on almost all urban transport
Suggested itineraries
Seoul and the south
9 daysCapital, history and coast.
Route: Seoul → Gyeongju → Busan
City short break
5 daysSeoul deep dive with a DMZ day.
Route: Seoul
