Palaces, Hongdae nightlife, Gangnam shopping, and a café culture that never slows down.
Recommended: 4–6 daysBest season: Spring or autumn
Things To Do
History
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul's largest royal palace, with a changing-of-the-guard ceremony.
Nightlife
Hongdae
University-district nightlife, street performances, and indie cafés.
Shopping
Myeongdong
K-beauty flagship stores and street-food stalls in the heart of the city.