Seul — Ancient palaces next to K-pop billboards.
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Seul Travel Guide

Ancient palaces next to K-pop billboards.

BEST TIME: April–May, September–October CURRENCY: KRW COORDINATES: 37.57°, 126.98°

A wired, fashion-obsessed city that still breathes through mountain temples and hanok quarters.

Last updated: 2026-07-15

PRATİK BİLGİLER

Gitmeden bilmen gerekenler.

Turist tuzağı, SIM kart, nakit/kart, taksi ve güvenlik — beş soruda şehrin gerçeği.

Biggest tourist mistake

Shopping Myeongdong only and leaving the palace + hanok + market trio half done.

SIM card & internet

Tourist eSIM/SIM stands run 24/7 at the airport; KT and SK coverage is flawless.

Cash or card?

Cards are universal; a little won cash covers the market stalls.

Taxi & transport apps

The Kakao T app is standard; taxis are honest and cheap-ish — check the colour code at night (orange = regular).

Safety

Very safe, even late for solo travellers; the one classic warning is ordering in Itaewon without asking drink prices.

CITY PULSE

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Toplam Tahmini Bütçe
$369
$123 / gün · 3 gün
1 gün7 gün14 gün

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TRAVEL GUIDE

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Must Do

  • Rent a hanbok: free palace entry and glorious photos.
  • Do a jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouse) once.
  • Book the DMZ tour two weeks ahead — it only runs from Seoul.

Avoid These

  • Standing on the left of the escalator — that's the walking lane.
  • Lifting your rice bowl while eating — considered rude in Korea.
  • Buying skincare from Myeongdong touts; go into Olive Young.

Tips

  • The T-money card works on metro, buses, taxis and convenience stores.
  • Most museums close Mondays; plan around it.
  • 'Annyeong haseyo' opens doors.

Hidden Gems

  • Ihwa Mural Village: hillside street art most tourists skip.
  • Seonyudo Park: a poetic riverside park in an old water plant.
  • The Suyeon Sanbang hanok teahouse in Seongbuk-dong.
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Seul: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Seul?
The best time for Seul is April–May, September–October. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Seul?
2-3 days is a good start for Seul's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Seul expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Seul is about $123 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Seul safe?
Very safe, even late for solo travellers; the one classic warning is ordering in Itaewon without asking drink prices.
How is internet and SIM in Seul?
Tourist eSIM/SIM stands run 24/7 at the airport; KT and SK coverage is flawless.
Cash or card in Seul?
Cards are universal; a little won cash covers the market stalls.
How is transport and taxi in Seul?
The Kakao T app is standard; taxis are honest and cheap-ish — check the colour code at night (orange = regular).

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