The Best Places To Stay In Seoul

You can find 3-4 shops of one brand on one street, so no worries if some of your must-buy cosmetic items are sold out in the first store because you can find them in the second!

Shopping usually takes a lot of energy, right? You can recharge your batteries eating Korean street food like gimbap, spicy tteok-bokki or seafood in the evening or on-the-go between shops as there are lots of great local places to eat in this neighborhood.

While we’re on the subject, allow me to say something about the food in Seoul: it is unique. Even when you thought you’d tried everything, you discover a new dish right around the corner!

Seoul just isn’t the easiest place for vegetarians, as the main dishes you will encounter are based either on chicken or pork meat. Fried chicken is everywhere, so much so that Koreans have a word to indicate that they are going to eat fried chicken and drink beer, all in one verb! 

And let’s not forget the many side dishes coming free with your meal, from the well-known “Kimchi”, to sweet radish, or garlic (each restaurant has its own combination) that will enhance the taste of your food in various ways!

I will be honest with you, you’ll find delicious food in every area of Seoul, but Insadong is famous for serving meals in the traditional Korean way, Myeongdong is the place where you can try various street foods and in Namdaemun Market you’ll find all Korean street food and something to suit every taste!

If you want to experience the Korean nightlife, then in this case you definitely need to stay in the Hongdae area. This is the favorite place among young people to spend evenings, especially weekends.

You’ll find dance clubs, bars, pubs, 24-hours cafe and restaurants, and karaoke bars with glass walls. Hongdae offers entertainment activities for any taste of music from techno and RnB to rock and jazz. You only need to have the right people with you to enjoy Seoul’s nightlife!

Do you remember Psy’s song Oppa Gangnam style? Well, if you want to experience that life, you need to stay in the south part of Seoul in the Gangnam area. The most expensive rate for 1sq.m  of space is here, and you’ll find all Korean and international luxury stores, fancy restaurants, and bars in this area.

You even have high chances of meeting Korean celebrities while walking to Garosu-gil, the mecca of fashionistas. This area also suits visitors with kids as Lotte World, aka Korean Disney Land, and COEX Aquarium are located in Gangnam.