Seoul travel guide
Seoul Tourism | Seoul Guide
You're Going to Love Seoul
With 10.35 million inhabitants, Seoul is the most populous city in South Korea. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Seoul has to offer.
When to visit Seoul
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seoul in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 253 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Seoul, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Seoul
Plane
When flying to Seoul, you’ll arrive at Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Seoul from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
Located 4 miles from the city centre, Seoul Cheongnyangni is the busiest station in Seoul. Another popular train station is Seoul Sangbong, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Seoul is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 17 miles from Seoul. You’ll find branches of WECAR and Avis, among others, in Incheon.
Bus
Seoul’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Seoul
Where to stay in Seoul
From 5-star hotels such as the Yeouido Park Centre, Seoul - Marriott Executive Apartments to great affordable options like the ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, Seoul offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 321 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Jongro Makers X pretty Hotel and Seoul Crown 88 Guest House - Foreigners Only (Korea Quality). There are also lots of holiday rental options in Seoul, with prices from S$ 25 to S$ 526 per night. Mapo-gu is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Seoul are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Gangnam-gu - In Seoul’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Peyto Samseong, Nox Boutique Hotel and Grammos Hotel.
Mapo-gu - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Twin Rabbit Guesthouse, Amanti Hotel Seoul and Cocoa Guesthouse. The average nightly price for a double room in Mapo-gu is S$ 19.
Seocho-gu - Ocloud Hotel Gangnam, JW Marriott Hotel Seoul and Hotel Peyto Gangnam have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Seocho-gu will cost you about S$ 78 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Seoul
Most booked hotels in Seoul
Hiring a car in Seoul
Hiring a car in Seoul costs S$ 115 per day, on average, or S$ 461 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.76 per litre in Seoul (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 21.10 and S$ 28.13. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Seoul, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.