About this itinerary
Shopping in Seoul is easiest in walkable districts like Ground Seesaw Myeongdong, Myeongdong, Myeongdong Cathedral, where shops sit side by side. This itinerary groups shopping streets by neighborhood so you never haul bags far.
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 4 nights near Ewha Street and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Ground Seesaw Myeongdong, Myeongdong, Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeongdong Namdaemun Bukchangdong Dadong Mugyo-dong Tourist District, Namsan Cable Car. Lunch at Myeongdong Gyoja Main Branch, dinner at Conpier.
Day 2: Hongdae Walking Street, Hongdae, Hongdae Nanta Theatre, KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space (Hongik University), Hongdae Mural Street. Lunch at Base Camp, dinner at Ramen Truck Sangsu-bonjeom.
Day 3: Dior Seongsu, Amore Seongsu, Seongsu Art Hall, D Museum, Seoul Salgot-i Bridge. Lunch at Ran Kalguksu, dinner at Numero Dos.
Day 4: YM Gallery, High Street Italia, Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong, Serosu Street, Geoa Art Hall. Lunch at Chablis, dinner at Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park.
Day 5: Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoe Street. Lunch at Raon Seokgalbi. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Many stores offer instant tax refunds to foreign visitors above a minimum spend — bring your passport.
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.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
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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).
Myeongdong Namdaemun Bukchangdong Dadong Mugyo-dong Tourist DistrictView on Map명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구
FreeBajaekeopiView on Map바재커피
A café about a 6-minute walk from Picnic. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,000, Caffè latte ₩3,000. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
ConpierView on Map콘피에르
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Western restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Culture Station Seoul 284. Rated 4.7 on Google Maps (336 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
Hongdae Nanta TheatreView on Map홍대난타극장
KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space (Hongik University)View on MapTop 18KT&G 상상마당 홍대
Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
₩125,000 (US$89.8)24 min walk to Sea Life Coex Aquarium · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
Ran KalguksuView on Map란칼국수
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant right by Starlit Seongsu. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩9,000, Young radish kimchi bibimbap (yeolmu-bibimbap) ₩8,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Seongsu Art HallView on Map성수아트홀
D MuseumView on Map디뮤지엄
Waffle Woodcraft WorkshopView on Map와플목공방
Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
Geoa Art HallView on Map거암아트홀
Gwanglim Art Center BBCH HallView on Map광림 아트센터 BBCH홀
K Museum of Contemporary ArtView on MapK현대미술관
Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan ParkView on Map을지다락 압구정도산공원
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Western restaurant about a 6-minute walk from K Museum of Contemporary Art. Rated 4.8 on Google Maps (582 reviews).
Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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| 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 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 5-day trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩377,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩195,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩824,000. 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. 38 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 1 time 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.
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