Royal Seoul & market flavours
“6 nights in Seoul, South Korea — Land in Seoul, settle into the hotel, and take a gentle first evening stroll.”
6 nights in Seoul, South Korea, mapped out day by day through Seoul — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Seoul
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €969
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & easing in
Arrive at Incheon, take AREX train into the cityCheck in to the Design hotel and freshen upEvening walk along Cheonggyecheon stream, lit up after darkCasual first-night dinner at a nearby local restaurant - 2
Royal Seoul
Morning visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace for the changing-of-the-guard ceremonyExplore the National Palace Museum on the groundsWander Bukchon Hanok Village lanes nearbyLate-afternoon walk along Cheonggyecheon back toward downtownDinner in Insadong - 3
Market flavours
Brunch crawl through Gwangjang Market — bindaetteok and mayak gimbapBrowse the vintage textile stallsAfternoon coffee break in Euljiro's cafe alleysEvening return downtown to relax - 4
Namsan heights
Ride the Namsan cable car up to Namsan Mountain ParkWalk the park trails and visit N Seoul Tower viewpointDescend toward Myeongdong in the late afternoonExplore Myeongdong Night Market street-food stalls for dinner - 5
Modern Gangnam
Metro to COEX in GangnamVisit the striking Starfield LibraryBrowse the COEX Mall and Bongeunsa Temple across the roadDinner in Gangnam - 6
Free day & favourites
Optional return to Cheonggyecheon for a relaxed morning walkLast-minute shopping in MyeongdongCafe-hopping in a neighbourhood of choiceFarewell dinner - 7
Departure
Leisurely breakfastCheck out of the hotelAREX train to Incheon AirportDepart on Finnair flight home
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Arrival & easing in
Land in Seoul, settle into the hotel, and take a gentle first evening stroll. Arrive at Incheon, take AREX train into the city and Check in to the Design hotel and freshen up.
- Flights
- €285
- Stay
- €684
- Per night
- €162
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Royal Seoul
A deep dive into the historic core with palace grandeur and a riverside walk. Morning visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace for the changing-of-the-guard ceremony and Explore the National Palace Museum on the grounds.
Market flavours
A food-focused day built around Seoul's most famous traditional market. Brunch crawl through Gwangjang Market — bindaetteok and mayak gimbap and Browse the vintage textile stalls.
Namsan heights
Climb (or cable-car) up for the city's best panorama, then a lively night market. Ride the Namsan cable car up to Namsan Mountain Park and Walk the park trails and visit N Seoul Tower viewpoint.
Modern Gangnam
Cross the river for contemporary Seoul and its iconic book-lined atrium. Metro to COEX in Gangnam and Visit the striking Starfield Library.
Free day & favourites
An open day to revisit highlights and pick up souvenirs at your own pace. Optional return to Cheonggyecheon for a relaxed morning walk and Last-minute shopping in Myeongdong.
Departure
Final morning before heading home. Leisurely breakfast and Check out of the hotel.
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