TripSmithSeoul
A curated guide to Seoul, South Korea: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul 4.7★ (4,100 reviews) · Modern art museum
- National Museum of Korea 4.7★ (28,000 reviews) · National museum
- Seoul Sky 4.6★ (6,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- SeMA - Seoul Museum of Art 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Art museum
- Leeum Museum of Art 4.6★ (3,100 reviews) · Art museum
- National Palace Museum of Korea 4.6★ (7,300 reviews) · National museum
- Gyeongbokgung Palace 4.6★ (46,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Deoksugung Palace 4.6★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Myeongdong Korean BBQ Mongvely 4.9★ (4,600 reviews) · Korean BBQ
- Shinleedoga 4.9★ (2,200 reviews) · Cafe
- Koriko Cafe 4.9★ (1,900 reviews) · Coffee shop
- LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe 4.9★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
- Coffee Hanyakbang 4.5★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
- Cafe Onion Anguk 4.2★ (4,500 reviews) · Cafe
- Rewire Coffee 4.9★ (512 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Cafe Le Sens 4.9★ (360 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- Bar Pomme 5.0★ (483 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Cinderella Bar 4.9★ (518 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- BOUND BAR 4.8★ (592 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- ZEST SEOUL 4.8★ (503 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Saeseoul 4.9★ (383 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
- Afternoon: SeMA - Seoul Museum of Art
- Dinner: Myeongdong Korean BBQ Mongvely
- Nightcap: Bar Pomme
Day 2
- Morning: National Museum of Korea
- Afternoon: Leeum Museum of Art
- Dinner: Shinleedoga
- Nightcap: Cinderella Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Seoul Sky
- Afternoon: National Palace Museum of Korea
- Dinner: Koriko Cafe
- Nightcap: BOUND BAR
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Seoul?
With 24 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.