Best Experiences in Seoul

1900 original Seoul Station building restored as cultural complex hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops celebrating modern Korean history.

Evening alley featuring nogari (dried pollack) and beer vendors—casual Seoul street food culture, affordable, lively atmosphere.

Hillside village near Garosu-gil featuring intimate cafés, local restaurants, boutiques, galleries—quiet creative neighborhood.

Dak han-mari (whole chicken stew) alley at Dongdaemun—multiple vendors of hearty chicken broth, working-class Seoul favorite.

Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) town at Sindang-dong with concentrated street vendors—affordable iconic Seoul street food destination.

Trendy cafe-and-restaurant street near Seokchon Lake in Songpa — dessert cafes, wine bars, and boutiques in a low-rise neighborhood.

Five affordable jeongol (hot pot) restaurants in a lively traditional market alley offering modul jeongol sets and makgeolli pairing.

Amorepacific's luxury beauty flagship in renovated Seongsu auto workshop offering custom makeup, skincare classes, and a wild garden retreat.

Human-powered rickshaw tours through Bukchon, Seochon, Myeongdong with witty guides sharing neighborhood history and hidden perspectives.

Premium bookshop café in Blue Square with 3,000 curated titles, artful seating, and refined menus—a personal library sanctuary.

1921 registered-heritage hanok restored as cultural center with exhibitions, traditional crafts workshops, meditation pavilion, and tea space.

Historic 440m alley lined with indie cafés, galleries, photo-worthy tile walls, and Goblin filming locations—Bukchon cultural heart.