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Plan Your Trip to Seoul ✈️

                       

My Travel Tools for South Korea 🇰🇷

Where I Stayed in Seoul 🛌

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These links helped 37 readers plan their trip last month.

One Week in Seoul

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By Moving Jack. Once a DJ, now a traveler exploring the world, sharing stories to inspire your next adventure.
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Spending one week in Seoul after DJing in the city, was an amazing experience. This wasn’t a massive outside event; rather, it was held in a small, underground venue attended by diehard supporters. The club had an incredible energy.

Korean people are so polite, friendly and kind. The week in Seoul following the show was a great opportunity to experience the city.

The locals informed me of some of the best things to do in Seoul in a week.

Korean BBQ

The guys from the club invited me out for Korean BBQ. Unlike other types of barbeque, Korean barbeque is in a league of its own. The flavor of whatever you grill on such a grill is unlike anything other.

It’s a great experience even for vegans and vegetarians. Wrap the grilled veggies on a large lettuce leaf and dip it in the sauce for a quick and easy meal. If you’re in Seoul, you absolutely must check this out.

According to the locals one of the best places to go for Korean BBQ is Maple Tree House in Itaewon.

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional buildings, called hanok. It feels like you’re in a Korean movie scene when you walk in the neighborhood. It’s definitely worth the visit.

The village’s skyline is on full display as you stroll through the streets. Seeing historic dwellings coexist with cutting-edge buildings is very remarkable.

A nice spot to relax is the Cha-teul Traditional Teahouse in Bukchon Hanok Village. It’s an epic spot with a lovely garden where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains.

The tea house is open from:

12 PM – 9 PM Tuesday – Friday

Weekend hours are from:

11 AM until 9 PM.

It’s closed every Monday

You can take the subway to Anguk Station (Line 3), take exit 1 or 2 to visit Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Go on a hike

Koreans love to walk! Like, really! They love it. Even more than folks in The Netherlands. It’s like a nation-wide hobby. It is known that Koreans put in long hours at the office since they are so dedicated to their jobs.

Many Koreans will devote the most of their time to their career, family, and education. Still, anybody who spends any amount of time in Korea will soon learn that its citizens are very energetic individuals who know how to balance work and leisure. It’s very easy to join one of the many hikes.

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Cooking class

One of the best things about South Korea is the food, omg! It is so good. So, I took a cooking class because I wanted to take some of those secret recipes with me.

There are many cooking classess to take.

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Viewpoint

If the weather is nice and the air is clear it’s a great opportunity to go to the Seoul tower.

The N Seoul Tower is atop the summit of one of Namsan Park’s hills. This communications and observation tower affords breathtaking views of the city from its position on the slope of Mount Namsan, which is over 500 meters above the ground below it.

You can reach the base of the tower by the cable car that travels up the side of the mountain.

Then, ascend up in the tower from there and visit any one of the four observation decks; one of them even has a restaurant that revolves around it.

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Itaewon

Itaewon is one of the neighborhoods in Seoul that I enjoy exploring the most. It was at this location when I gave my DJ set earlier. Because there are so many pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs, you will need to spend a few evenings there before you have experienced everything the neighborhood has to offer.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

A nice place to visit of you have some spare time is Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Gyeongbokgung Palace is the biggest and one of the most stunning of the five royal residences in Seoul.

The National Folk Museum of Korea is found on the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, while the National Palace Museum of Korea can be found just beyond Heungnyemun Gate.

More info can be found here.

Opening times:

Monday through Saturday

November through February: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

March and May: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

June and August: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

September and October: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 

If you have any questions about visiting South Korea, just write a comment below and I will respond as soon as possible. 👍

✈️ Thinking About Traveling to Seoul?

These Are the Tools I Use:

After traveling to over 40 countries and living in 4, I’ve learned which tools actually make things easier on the road. These are the websites and apps I always go back to when I’m planning a weekend away, booking longer trips, or figuring things out last minute with my family.

Places to Stay

    Booking a hotel isn’t something I take lightly — where you stay can shape your entire trip. I’m all about getting the best value, so I usually bounce between a few trusted platforms. Booking.com is my go-to for most destinations, while Agoda often has better deals in Asia. Hotels.com sometimes comes through with even sharper prices, so it's always worth comparing. And when I’m looking for something a bit more local or unique, I turn to Airbnb or VRBO for vacation rentals.

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    Booking.com – My go-to for most destinations.
  • Agoda icon
    Agoda – Ideal for hotels and other places to stay in Asia.
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    Hotels.com – Sometimes Hotels.com has great deals, worth checking out if you're looking for places to stay in Seoul.
  • VRBO icon
    VRBO – Ideal for longer stays, guesthouses or family trips in Seoul.

Booking Flights & Transportation

  • Skyscanner icon
    Skyscanner – Compare flights across airlines in seconds and find the best deals fast to Seoul.
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    Trip.com – Many times I switch back and forth between Skyscanner and Trip.com looking for the best deal. Trip.com has great support but some times it is a hit or miss with finding the best deals.Trip.com works perfectly for booking trains in China and South Korea from my experience. I never used another platform in Asia for train tickets!
  • Expedia icon
    Expedia – Great for figuring out how to get from A to B whether it’s a plane, bus, or ferry.

Stay Connected

  • Airalo icon
    Airalo – eSIM app I use to get online instantly in most countries. Especially useful when you arrive late in the evening and Sim Card shops are closed at the airport. It even works in China without a VPN so it saves you money as well from getting a VPN.

Things to Do

    I usually like to explore on my own or ask locals or people that have visited a certain place a lot what the best things to do are. But that isn't always an option. With these websites I can explore what things there are to do in Seoul and book something even last minute.

  • GetYourGuide icon
    GetYourGuide – Unique tours, skip-the-line passes, and authentic local experiences in Seoul. Especially great for solo travelers!
  • Viator icon
    Viator – Similar to Get Your Guide but it can't hurt to check both to get the best deal!
  • Look icon
    Klook – Offers a more different variety of activities in Seoul.

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