Palaces, markets, cafes and festivals, lined up with the dates of your Seoul visit.
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Add your dates and the map shows what Seoul has on.
Save what appeals, plan your days around it, and open any stop in Google Maps. Hotels for your dates are one tap away on whichever part of the city is on screen.
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Every gig, night by nightWhere to base yourself and where to spend an afternoon, with the best places in each and how to get there.
Myeongdong Cosmetics lanes, a brick cathedral and a market that never fully closes
Photo: Terrazzo
Gangnam and Sinsa Temple, library and underground malls around two big stations
Photo: Terrazzo
Dongdaemun Late-night fashion malls, a design landmark and the city wall's hills
Photo: Matt Kieffer
Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun Palace gates, museums and the Seochon lanes
Photo: Gage Skidmore
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong Hanok lanes, a second palace and the Samcheong-ro galleries
Photo: Matt Kieffer
Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong Live music, a Saturday market and a park on an old rail line
Photo: Gage Skidmore
Itaewon and Hannam-dong Two big museums, a war memorial and late-night bars on Itaewon-ro
Photo: eugene_o
Yeouido Parliament, a river park and a big mall on one island
Photo: Michael Gallagher
Where to stay
Short answer: Myeongdong for a first trip, Hongdae for nightlife and live music, Jongno for the palaces. Seoul's main areas compared by subway line.
The short answer: Myeongdong for a first trip, Hongdae for nightlife and live music, Seongsu-dong for cafes and a quieter base.
Subway Line 2 loops past all three areas, so the others are never far. See what's near any hotel on the map.
Read the guideEssentials
Incheon Airport to Seoul Station takes 66 minutes on the AREX all-stop train from Terminal 2. Compare AREX, airport buses, night buses and taxis.
Essentials
Seoul's Christmas lights, skating rink and New Year's Eve bell ringing at Bosingak, with last year's dates and hours until the 2026 programme is announced.
Day trip
Day trips from Seoul: the DMZ through official channels, Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, Incheon and Nami Island, with fees, closing days and what to bring.
