Seoul

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

  1. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul 4.7★ (4,200 reviews) · Modern art museum
  2. National Museum of Korea 4.7★ (29,000 reviews) · National museum
  3. Cheonggyecheon 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Seoul Sky 4.6★ (6,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. SeMA - Seoul Museum of Art 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Art museum
  6. Leeum Museum of Art 4.6★ (3,100 reviews) · Art museum
  7. National Palace Museum of Korea 4.6★ (7,300 reviews) · National museum
  8. Gyeongbokgung Palace 4.6★ (47,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Myeongdong Korean BBQ Mongvely 4.9★ (4,900 reviews) · Korean BBQ
  2. Shinleedoga 4.9★ (2,300 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Koriko Cafe 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
  4. bogwangjung 4.9★ (3,200 reviews) · Korean BBQ
  5. LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe 4.9★ (1,900 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Coffee Hanyakbang 4.5★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Cafe Onion Anguk 4.2★ (4,500 reviews) · Cafe
  8. 까페 레빠리지엥(Cafe Les Parisiens) 명동점 4.9★ (907 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Bar Pomme 5.0★ (525 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. Cinderella Bar 4.9★ (518 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. BOUND BAR 4.8★ (596 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. ZEST SEOUL 4.8★ (517 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Saeseoul 4.9★ (398 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Seoul?

With 34 notable sights and 19 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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