Things to Do in Seoul
Plan your days in Seoul, your way
Start with a walk: Cheonggyecheon Stream, downtown to east, watching the city layers peel back from glass towers to old neighborhoods. Coffee in Ikseon-dong's hanok alley, traditional houses now filled with small shops, no rush to buy anything. The afternoon might hold the Leeum Museum or simply more walking through Hapjeong's quiet streets, deciding as you go. Lunch is whatever smells good, dinner is Korean barbecue with beer in a place full of office workers. One classic view from Namsan, one market browse, one moment of sitting by the river as the light changes. You did not plan too much. You will remember enough.
Top attractions and places to eat in Seoul
Everland
South Korea's largest theme park, featuring roller coasters, a zoo, and seasonal festivals located in Yongin near Seoul. It is a major destination for families and entertainment seekers.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
A landmark neofuturistic building designed by Zaha Hadid, hosting design exhibitions, events, and shops. Travelers visit for its striking curved architecture and design culture.
attraction · 4.4 rating
Namdaemun Market
Seoul's largest traditional market, a sprawling maze of stalls selling clothing, goods, and street food near Namdaemun Gate. Travelers come for bustling shopping and local eats.
attraction · 4.2 rating
Starfield Coex Mall
A vast underground shopping mall in Gangnam famous for the Starfield Library and its aquarium, cinema, and dining. Travelers visit for shopping, entertainment, and the photogenic open library.
attraction · 4.3 rating
Tosokchon Samgyetang
A renowned restaurant near Gyeongbokgung Palace famous for samgyetang, ginseng chicken soup served in a whole young chicken. A must-visit for this restorative Korean dish.
restaurant · 4.2 rating
Bongeunsa Temple
A historic Buddhist temple in the Gangnam district set against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers, known for its large Maitreya Buddha statue and templestay programs. Travelers visit for its serene atmosphere and cultural heritage.
attraction · 4.6 rating
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
A former prison turned museum documenting the imprisonment and torture of Korean independence activists during Japanese colonial rule. Travelers visit for its sobering historical exhibits.
attraction · 4.6 rating
Woo Lae Oak
A historic Seoul restaurant renowned for its naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and Korean barbecue, dating back decades. Travelers visit for classic, refined traditional Korean cuisine.
restaurant · 4.2 rating
Granny Ma Bok-lim Tteokbokki
A longtime local eatery famous for tteokbokki, spicy stir-fried rice cakes, a beloved Korean street-food staple. A casual spot for a classic Korean comfort snack.
restaurant · 3.6 rating
Cafe Onion Anguk
A stylish cafe housed in a restored hanok (traditional Korean house) in the Anguk area, known for its pandoro pastry and industrial-meets-traditional design. Travelers visit for pastries and the striking architectural setting.
cafe · 4.2 rating
Eulmildae
A restaurant known for North Korean-style cold noodles (naengmyeon) and Pyongyang cuisine. Travelers visit for authentic, regionally distinctive Korean noodle dishes.
restaurant · 4.2 rating
Bukhansan National Park
A mountainous national park on Seoul's northern edge offering granite peaks, forested trails, and panoramic views of the city. It is a popular destination for hiking and nature.
attraction · 4.6 rating
Fritz Coffee Company, Dohwa
A renowned Seoul specialty coffee roaster and cafe set in a restored old house, recognizable by its seal mascot. Travelers come for high-quality coffee and pastries in a distinctive setting.
cafe · 4.3 rating
Wonjo Namsan Wang Tonkatsu
A long-running Seoul restaurant near Namsan famous for its oversized Korean-style pork cutlet (tonkatsu). Travelers come for a hearty, casual local take on this beloved comfort dish.
restaurant · 3.2 rating
Imun Seolnongtang
Reputedly Seoul's oldest restaurant, serving seolleongtang, a milky ox-bone soup, since 1904. Travelers come for a taste of enduring Korean culinary heritage.
restaurant · 4 rating