Seoul Travel Guide & Map: What to See, Eat and Do (2026)
Updated September 29, 2026
Korea’s capital and largest city, on the Han River in the northwest of the country. Incheon Airport is about an hour away by the AREX train; most sights, markets and neighbourhoods are a few subway stops apart.
Sights are shown first — tap Food, Festivals or another category to add it. Tap a category to show or hide it, move the map, and the cards below list what is in view — with a photo, a short description and directions. 62 food · 24 food by station · 377 sights · 108 museums & culture · 36 shopping & markets · 23 walks & activities.
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Top sights in Seoul
Seoul Cruise서울크루즈
Hyundai Cruise Line, Korea’s first marine tourism cruise operator, was founded in 1983 and renamed Seoul Cruise after building a new terminal in Yeouido. With Yeouido Ferry Terminal as its base, Seoul Cruise is the only passenger cruise operator that can…
231 Yeouidohanganggongwon-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul · map
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes)
Songhyeon Green Plaza열린송현 녹지광장
Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy…
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes)
Youngchive Seongsu영카이브 성수점
◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm Youngchive Seongsu is the self-photo studio where Red Velvet’s Seulgi took photos with the staff while filming her vlog. It is known for its warm color tones, which set it apart from other self-photo…
1F, 32 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul · map
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1
HIDE AND SEEK – Ssamzigil Branch하이드앤시크 쌈지길점
◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm This is where TXT members enjoyed escape games on their own series, “TO DO X TXT.” Chosen as the tagger by random draw, Huening Kai showed impressive game skills, using his instincts to…
In episode 4 of the drama "Numbers," the character Shim Hyeong-woo goes climbing at the Seoul Mountain Climbing & Culture Center. This center offers a climbing facility where you can enjoy mountain culture and sports together. It features exhibition…
Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course성북동고택북촌산책길
The Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course is a nostalgic path connecting famous old houses in Seongbuk-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, divided by the old city walls. Along the way, you’ll find historic sites like Gilsangsa Temple, Jeongbeopsa…
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes)
Euljiro Nogari Alley을지로 노가리골목
Going out of Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3 and turning to the alley, you will find many pubs selling Nogari/Dried Young Pollack (Korean people grill and dip it in red pepper paste to eat as a side dish with alcohol) and restaurants…
Thrilling Escape Café Depending on the theme, you can enjoy a thrill-based game where you have to escape from a room within a time limit. Celebrities such as Lovelyz Mijoo also enjoy visiting. The theme changes periodically and each room is marked in…
K-movie <PARASITE> – A town full of nostalgia On the day Kitaek’s family returned home, the torrential rain flowed ferociously in streams. The alleys of Changsin-dong, with its narrow and steep stairs, were a good backdrop for visually representing the…
The e-Sports Hall of Fame is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea e-Sports Association to exhibit and honor the esports athletes who have made history for their amazing skills, making Korea synonymous with esports. Visitors…
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes)
NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall북한인권전시실
The NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to North Korean human rights. Although it is a small space, it resonates deeply and serves as a "dark tourism" site that records and testifies to the ongoing reality…
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes)
Daeo Bookstore대오서점
Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the…
SUPER JUNIOR Yesung SUPER JUNIOR’s Yesung, who loves coffee, opened this cafe with her younger brother. It is also called ‘Yesung Cafe’ and is visited by domestic fans as well as foreign customers. Yesung serves himself, and it is decorated like a…
BBQ Yul, a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gangnam, boasts deep flavors of pork aged for 336 hours and charcoal. All meats are sourced domestically and cooked by the skilled staff to ensure optimal cooking and flavor. The interior is composed of warm lighting…
Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot,…
Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house is a cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The first floor is a teahouse where one can enjoy Korean tea infused with traditional ingredients and delightful desserts with a view of the cafe’s serene garden,…
Located in Seocho-gu, Texas de Brazil Central City Branch offers 15 different types of churrasco—traditional Brazilian steak barbecue—and 50 varieties of Brazilian dishes. Churrasco refers to meat skewered on a 1.2-meter-long stick and grilled…
Setting a romantic and modern atmosphere, Modern Nulang is a Chinese restaurant inspired by the "New Woman" concept from Shanghai’s modern history. The restaurant’s design reflects Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, portraying itself as a…
Luggage Storage Seoul: T-Locker From 2,200 KRW Luggage storage Seoul starts at 2,200 KRW in a subway T-Locker (first 4 hours). Sizes, weekend fees and which stations have the most lockers.
This page maps 62 food · 24 food by station · 377 sights · 108 museums & culture · 36 shopping & markets · 23 walks & activities in Seoul from the official tourism listings — tap a category on the map to see each group with photos and directions.
How do I get to Seoul?
Korea’s capital and largest city, on the Han River in the northwest of the country. Incheon Airport is about an hour away by the AREX train; most sights, markets and neighbourhoods are a few subway stops apart.
Are these recommendations?
No ranking is implied. The places are the ones the Korea Tourism Organization and local tourism boards list in English; check opening hours before you go.
