About this itinerary
First-time visitors to Seoul usually head for landmarks like B The B, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Dongdaemun Design Plaza. This itinerary groups them one neighborhood per day, so you walk between stops and eat local food nearby.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Myeongdong Cathedral and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: B The B, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun), Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. Lunch at Corner House, dinner at Hani Kalguksu.
Day 2: National Hangeul Museum, National Museum of Korea Traditional Dye Plants Garden, Yongsan Family Park, Yongsan Park Partial Open Area, Bugunndang Shrine in Seobinggo-dong. Lunch at Gabeul, dinner at Buja Restaurant.
Day 3: Seoul Craft Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street. Lunch at Suin Insadong Dakhanmari. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular sights are busiest on weekend afternoons — start early for a calmer visit and better photos.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
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Corner HouseView on Map코너집
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩8,000, Pork cutlet (donkkaseu) ₩8,000. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
Nine Tree by Parnas Myeongdong 1View on Map나인트리바이파르나스 서울명동1
₩125,000 (US$89.8)5 min walk to Myeongdong Cathedral · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
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GabeulView on Map갑을
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean restaurant about a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Korea Traditional Dye Plants Garden. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Rice cake and dumpling soup (tteok-mandu-guk) ₩10,000. Rice cake and dumpling soup (tteok-mandu-guk): Sliced rice cakes and dumplings in broth, topped with egg strips and seaweed.
Bugunndang Shrine in Seobinggo-dongView on Map서빙고동 부군당
Cafe Le SensView on Map카페 르상스 (CAFÉ LE SENS)
A café in Seoul. Rated 4.9 on Google Maps (368 reviews).
Buja RestaurantView on Map부자식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Nine Tree by Parnas Myeongdong 1View on Map나인트리바이파르나스 서울명동1
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Nine Tree by Parnas Myeongdong 1View on Map나인트리바이파르나스 서울명동1
Suin Insadong DakhanmariView on Map수인인사동닭한마리
₩26,000 (US$18.7)A whole chicken hot pot restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Unhyeongung. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang) ₩13,000. Ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang): A whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube and garlic, simmered until tender.
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩187,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩106,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩392,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Seoul without a car?
Yes. 17 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Seoul?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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