Seoul 3 Day Itinerary

July 28, 2024

Day 1: Explore Bukchon and Myeong-dong

9:00 AM: Start the day with a traditional Korean breakfast at Café Bakery ( Address: 11, Seolleung-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu. Subway line: Seoul Station, exit 2)
10:00 AM: Visit Bukchon Hanok Village ( Address: 37, Cheongwadae-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Anguk Station, exit 3), a traditional Korean village with hundreds of hanoks (traditional Korean houses). Take a stroll along the narrow streets and alleys to experience the authentic atmosphere.

1:00 PM: Head to Myeong-dong, one of Seoul’s major shopping districts. Visit Namsan Tower ( Address: 105, Namsan-tong 5-ga, Yongsan-gu. Subway line: Chungmuro Station, exit 3) for a panoramic view of the city.
4:00 PM: Explore Myeong-dong’s shopping streets and try some street food at Myeong-dong Street Food Alley ( Address: 52, Toegye-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu. Subway line: Euljiro 1-ga Station, exit 6).

8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Jungsik ( Address: 3F, 71, Bonghanno, Gangnam-gu. Subway line: Gangnam Station, exit 9), a Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern Korean cuisine.
10:30 PM: Visit the trendy Hongdae neighborhood for some nightlife and shopping.

Stay at the Grand Hyatt Seoul ( Address: 322-176, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu. Subway line: Yongsan Station, exit 3) or the Sheraton Seoul Palace Revolving Hotel ( Address: 10-20, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Gwangjang Market Station, exit 2).

Use the subway to get around Seoul. The subway system is efficient and easy to navigate.
You can also use taxis or ride-hailing services like Uber.

Try some street food and local drinks like makgeolli (traditional Korean rice wine).
Be respectful of traditional Korean culture and customs.
Don’t tip at restaurants, as it’s not customary in Korea.

Day 2: Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong

9:00 AM: Visit the iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace ( Address: 161, Sajik-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Gangnam Station, exit 2), the largest palace in Korea.
11:00 AM: Explore the National Folk Museum of Korea ( Address: 86, Sambong-matgil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Gwangjang Market Station, exit 3) to learn about Korean folk culture and traditions.

1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Hanilkwan ( Address: 12-14, Insadong 4-gil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Anguk Station, exit 5), a traditional Korean restaurant serving bibimbap.
3:00 PM: Visit the trendy Insadong neighborhood and explore its shopping streets and alleys.

8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Jipjimun ( Address: 23-2, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Gwangjang Market Station, exit 2), a traditional Korean restaurant serving hanjeongsik (set meals).
10:30 PM: Visit the N Seoul Tower for a panoramic view of the city.

Stay at the same hotels as the previous night or try something new like the Banyan Tree Seoul ( Address: 5, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu. Subway line: Bongeun Station, exit 1).

Day 3: Explore Hongdae and Yongsan

9:00 AM: Visit the trendy Hongdae neighborhood and explore its shopping streets and alleys.
11:00 AM: Visit the Hongdae Free Museum ( Address: 2F, 47-6, Wausan-gil, Mapo-gu. Subway line: Hongik University Station, exit 8), a free museum showcasing modern art.

1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Gwangjang Market’s Tteokbokki Street ( Address: 88, Toegye-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Euljiro 3-ga Station, exit 6), a street food alley serving tteokbokki.
3:00 PM: Visit the Yongsan neighborhood and explore its shopping streets and alleys.

8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Hanilkwan ( Address: 12-14, Insadong 4-gil, Jongno-gu. Subway line: Anguk Station, exit 5), a traditional Korean restaurant serving bibimbap.
10:30 PM: Visit the Seoul Sky Art ( Address: 20, Eulji-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu. Subway line: Euljiro 3-ga Station, exit 6) for some nightlife and shopping.

Stay at the same hotels as previous nights or try something new like the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul ( Address: 20, Eulji-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu. Subway line: Euljiro 3-ga Station, exit 6).

Note: This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be adjusted according to your preferences and interests. Enjoy your trip to Seoul!