Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery
Mid-RangeMapo-gu
4.6$110-170
Boutique hotel with Han River views and a hip, design-forward aesthetic
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About Seoul
A city where ancient palaces stand beside neon-lit K-pop studios, where Buddhist monks and tech CEOs ride the same immaculate subway, and where every street corner reveals another layer of 5,000 years of Korean culture.
Where to Stay in Seoul
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Ryse Hotel Seoul
Mid-RangeHongdae
4.7$140-220
Art-driven boutique hotel in the youth culture hub of Hongdae with excellent rooftop bar
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Top Things to Do in Seoul
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K-Pop Entertainment District & Fan Experience
⏱ 4 hoursfrom $45
Walk through Gangnam, visit SM/HYBE/YG building exteriors, K-pop merchandise stores
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Gyeongbokgung Palace & Hanbok Rental
⏱ 3 hoursfrom $25
Explore the main Joseon dynasty palace in a rented traditional hanbok costume
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Korean BBQ & Street Food Night Tour
⏱ 3 hoursfrom $55
Grill samgyeopsal, eat tteokbokki, and explore Gwangjang Market with a food expert
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DMZ & JSA Tour from Seoul
⏱ 8 hoursfrom $85
Visit the Demilitarized Zone, look across to North Korea, and see the Joint Security Area
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N Seoul Tower Night Visit & Namsan Cable Car
⏱ 3 hoursfrom $30
Ride the Namsan cable car at night and enjoy 360° views of glittering Seoul from the tower
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3-Day Seoul Itinerary
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Day 1: Ancient Seoul: Palaces & Tradition
09:00
Gyeongbokgung Palace in hanbok (changing of guard at 10am)
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Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon Stream walk
attraction13:00
Insadong for lunch and traditional crafts shopping
food15:00
Bukchon Hanok Village (Korea's most photographed street)
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Namsan N Seoul Tower & cable car at dusk
attraction20:00
Myeongdong night market: Korean fried chicken + cosmetics
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Day 2: Modern Seoul: Gangnam & Food
09:00
DMZ border tour (full morning)
culture15:00
Gangnam: COEX Mall, K-pop district
culture17:00
Lotte World Tower Sky31 Observation Deck
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Korean BBQ dinner in Gangnam-gu
food21:00
Apgujeong Rodeo Street & dessert cafes
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Day 3: Street Culture & Night Markets
09:00
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) architecture
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Gwangjang Market — bindaetteok and gimbap breakfast
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Hongdae: street performances, indie shops
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Ihwa Mural Village stroll
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Korean Street Food Tour — night begins
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Han River Park picnic with convenience store snacks
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Getting There
Incheon International Airport (ICN) — one of the world's best. Direct flights from most global cities. Airport Railroad Express (AREX) to Seoul Station: 43 min, $9. Taxi: 60-80 min, $60.
Getting Around
Seoul Metro is world-class — clean, cheap, on time. T-Money card works on subway, bus, and taxi. Kakao T app for taxis. Naver Maps or Kakao Maps (better than Google for Korea).
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