Seoul, South Korea
15 Best Things to Do in Seoul
N Seoul Tower tops the list, and the rest of Seoul follows, ranked by real visits.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 48 we track here. Updated monthly.
N Seoul Tower
LandmarkN Seoul Tower, also known as Namsan Tower, stands 236 meters tall on Namsan Mountain in the heart of Seoul.
Read our full guide →Lotte World
EntertainmentLotte World is a sprawling entertainment complex in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, encompassing one of the world's largest indoor theme parks, an outdoor adventure park, a shopping mall, a luxury…
Read our full guide →Gyeongbokgung Palace
LandmarkGyeongbokgung Palace, also known as Gyeongbokgung, is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon dynasty in Seoul.
Read our full guide →Myeongdong Shopping Street
LandmarkFree entryMyeongdong Shopping Street is a premier shopping destination in Seoul, South Korea, famous for its dense concentration of fashion boutiques, cosmetic stores, and street food stalls.
Read our full guide →Deoksugung Palace
LandmarkDeoksugung Palace is a unique royal palace in central Seoul that seamlessly blends traditional Korean wooden structures with early 20th-century Western-style buildings.
Read our full guide →Seoulland
EntertainmentSeoulland, located in Gwacheon just south of Seoul, is a sprawling amusement park that combines thrilling rides with a zoo and botanical garden.
Read our full guide →Insa-dong Culture Street
LandmarkFree entryInsa-dong Culture Street is a must-visit destination in Seoul, offering a glimpse into Korea's rich cultural heritage.
Read our full guide →Gyeongbokgung
Historic siteFree entryGyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1395 as the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.
Read our full guide →Namsangol Hanok Village
LandmarkFree entryNamsangol Hanok Village is a cultural oasis nestled at the foot of Namsan Mountain in the heart of Seoul.
Read our full guide →Namsan Seoul Tower
LandmarkFree entryNamsan Seoul Tower is a 236-meter-tall communication and observation tower on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul.
Read our full guide →Insa-dong
NeighborhoodInsa-dong is a neighborhood in Jongno District, Seoul, known for its main street Insadong-gil and alleys filled with modern galleries and tea shops.
Read our full guide →Seoul Sky
LandmarkSeoul Sky is a spectacular observation deck located on floors 117-123 of the Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in South Korea and the fifth tallest in the world.
Read our full guide →Bukchon Hanok Village
NeighborhoodBukchon Hanok Village is a historic residential area nestled between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, featuring hundreds of well-preserved hanok houses dating from the Joseon dynasty.
Read our full guide →Ihwa-dong Mural Village
LandmarkFree entryIhwa-dong Mural Village is a charming residential area on the slopes of Naksan Mountain, where local artists and residents collaborated to revitalize the aging neighborhood with vibrant murals, sculptures, and whimsical staircases.
Read our full guide →Changdeokgung
Historic siteChangdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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11 hidden gems in Seoul
Like Wiggle Wiggle Zip Dosan and GSM Global Seoul Mates, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
4 outdoor adventures near Seoul
Cheonggyecheon (3 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
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15 free things to do in Seoul
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