How many days in Seoul is good?

3-5 days is a great start. That gives you enough time to explore the highlights of the city, plus a day or two to get out and explore the surrounding areas. It's a city of endless surprises, so you'll only be scratching the surface, but it's enough time to get a feel for Seoul.



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Overall, I recommend not spending less than three days in Seoul, or else you'll likely miss out on too much. A week is a good introduction to the city and, if you plan it right, will give you enough time to see a lot of the highlights.

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You could easily pass a couple of weeks wandering the streets of Seoul, visiting a different festival or cafe or museum each day, but most first timers come for just 5 days in Seoul. So this Seoul itinerary covers a little something for every interest, plus a few swaps dependent upon weather and days of the week.

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With 4 days in Seoul, you'll have more than enough time to explore the top tourist spots and get a taste of what this vibrant city has on offer. Find out what to do in Seoul, where to stay, how to get around and get all our top tips to help you plan the perfect first-time visit here!

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Overall, I recommend not spending less than three days in Seoul, or else you'll likely miss out on too much. A week is a good introduction to the city and, if you plan it right, will give you enough time to see a lot of the highlights.

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If you are thinking of visiting South Korea and would like to have a practical itinerary to cover both Seoul and Busan, allot at least 5 or 6 days. If you are also visiting Jeju, you'll need to add 2 or 3 more.

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One week in South Korea offers enough time to immerse yourself in the country's culture, cuisine, and pristine landscapes. On a highlights tour, you can tick off all three while staying in Seoul, Andong, and Gyeongju or focus on the street food scene of Busan and Jeju Island on a culinary trip.

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Other FAQ About Planning a South Korea Itinerary As a general rule, I like spending between 10 days and two weeks in South Korea. This allows you a few days each in Seoul and Busan, which you can use as bookends for destinations such as Seoraksan, Geongju and Jeju, which you can visit in-between Korea's large cities.

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If you're planning a trip to South Korea, a 4-day itinerary in Seoul and a 3-day itinerary in Jeju Island will allow you to experience some of the best attractions in both places.

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3 days is enough to see the major sites of Jeju, so on the map I've outlined where to go for each day. This assumes that you can arrive at the first spot around 9am, and will be tired enough for dinner and relaxation around 7pm. If this sounds like you, this may be your perfect Jeju itinerary.

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Korea is 4 days Seoul, 2-3 Busan or Jeju. I think it's a little rushed but enough to see the highlights of both cities. If you choose to do 7 nights in Seoul, you would have the time to see all the palaces (if that's your thing) and even do some day trips e.g. nami island or visit the theme parks.

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Perfect For a Weekend, Perfect For More Than a Week Whether you're visiting just for a short weekend getaway, or looking to fill up a week or beyond – Jeju is well suited to any kind of holiday. If you only have two days up your sleeve, it's still well worth it to visit.

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Travelers will generally find more things to do in Tokyo than Seoul. While Seoul is larger than Tokyo, Tokyo has more sights and attractions for tourists. Tokyo is more touristy than Seoul and is popular for ultramodern skyscrapers, neon lights, historic temples, lively karaoke bars, and peaceful parks.

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South Korea's capital city, Seoul, was named the world's ninth most expensive city for expatriates in terms of living expenses, an international survey showed.

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But just like most other countries, most of South Korea is affordable compared to its capital. In cities such as Busan, Daegu, and Gyeongju, you can get a spacious room for two in a four-star hotel, including breakfast, for as little as US $70 a night.

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With 10 days in South Korea, you can enjoy a well-rounded introduction to the country's bustling cities and historical sites on a highlights tour or take a deeper dive into Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, and Busan's intriguing past on a history and culture-focused trip.

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This depends on your style of travel, but a mid-range budget for a solo traveler spending 10 days in South Korea would be about $65USD per day. If you're willing to stay in cheap hostels, stick to more free activities in Seoul, and eat local foods, then you could get it down to maybe $40USD per day.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, ?38,176 ($29) on meals for one day and ?21,533 ($16) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in South Korea for a couple is ?133,776 ($101). So, a trip to South Korea for two people for one week costs on average ?2,070,644 ($1,557).

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