While many other cities bask in their timelessness, Seoul’s only constant is change, meaning that your fifth visit will offer as many surprises as your first
Seoul
Where To Stay In Seoul
Hotel 28
Designed with a cinematic theme
Glad Live
Hip hotel with on-site club
Hotel Cappuccino
Funky design and pet-friendly options
Rakkojae
Elegant hotel in a traditional Korean building
Ryse
A creative hub in Hongdae
Where To Eat In Seoul
Mood
Wining and dining with a view
Otto Kimbap
Fresh spin on Korean rice rolls
Ganggangsullae
Traditional purveyor of grilled meat
Neungra Bapsang
North Korean cuisine in central Seoul
Nammi Plant Lab
Champion of meatless dining
Where To Drink In Seoul
Zest
Sustainability-driven cocktail bar
Teobangnae
Vintage hideaway in a university district
Komfy
Magnet for music lovers
Cinderella Seoul
Quirky speakeasy in a trendy neighbourhood
Southside Parlor
Laid-back space with well-crafted fusion flavours
What To Do In Seoul
Seoul Museum of History
Exhibitions tell the history of the Korean capital
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Landmark building and culture hub
Hongdae
Neighbourhood filled with urban arts and indie music
Bukhansan Mountain
Mountain trails near Seoul’s northern border
Gyeongbokgung Palace
First and largest royal palace built during the Joseon Dynasty
Where To Shop In Seoul
Korea Craft & Design Foundation Gallery Shop
Pieces made by renowned Korean craftspeople and artists
Dongmyo Flea Market
Flea market around Dongmyo Shrine
Common Ground
Part shopping mall, part cultural platform
Gentle Monster
High-concept glasses store
Granhand
Fragrance shop in a miniature hanok near Gahoe-dong Alley