About this itinerary
This 3-day itinerary covers all of Seoul's top 10 sights from the Korea Tourism Organization's Data Lab ranking. Nearby sights share a day to cut travel time, and each "Top N" tag is the rank. The top five: Yeouido Hangang Park, Namdaemun Market, Mangwon Market, COEX, Namsangol Hanok Village.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Ewha Street and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Namdaemun Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, Gwangjang Market, Seoul Jung-gu Cultural Center. Lunch at Myeongdong Gyoja Main Branch, dinner at Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan Bonjeom.
Day 2: Mangwon Market, Mangwon Hangang Park, Seoul Ship Park, Mangwon Reservoir Sports Park, Nanji Hangang Park. Lunch at Mangwon Market Kalguksu, dinner at Yanggwibijjamppong.
Day 3: National Museum of Korea, Yeouido Hangang Park, Banpo Hangang Park, COEX. Lunch at Gabeul. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular sights are busiest on weekend afternoons — start early for a calmer visit and better photos.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
View on Map
Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Myeongdong Gyoja Main BranchView on Map명동교자 본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (14,570 reviews).
Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan BonjeomView on Map진중 우육면관 본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)An Asian restaurant right by Jung-gu Cultural Center. Rated 4.8 on Google Maps (4,162 reviews).
H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
₩125,000 (US$89.8)3 min walk to Ewha Street · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
Mangwon Market KalguksuView on Map망원시장손칼국수
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩5,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
YanggwibijjamppongView on Map양귀비짬뽕
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A spicy seafood noodle soup restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩6,000, Spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) ₩7,000. Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon): A Korean-Chinese dish of wheat noodles topped with a dark sauce of stir-fried black bean paste, pork and onion.
H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
GabeulView on Map갑을
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean restaurant about a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Korea Traditional Dye Plants Garden. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Rice cake and dumpling soup (tteok-mandu-guk) ₩10,000. Rice cake and dumpling soup (tteok-mandu-guk): Sliced rice cakes and dumplings in broth, topped with egg strips and seaweed.
COEXView on MapTop 4코엑스
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
Related Photos
Related videos
▶26min
▶8min
▶3min
▶11min
▶24min
▶1min
FAQ
QHow much does a 3-Day Itinerary trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩181,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩97,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩393,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Seoul without a car?
Yes. 14 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 5 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Seoul?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
Comments
Leaving a comment or a like counts as agreeing to the community posting terms. Read the posting terms