Guidebook for 서울
Essentials
Traditional market with lots of eateries. Lunch plate ($5) is especially popular among tourists as you can pick your own food along the alley. Public sauna is also there. Close on every other Sunday.
87 locals recommend
Tongin Traditional Market
18 Jahamun-ro 15-gilTraditional market with lots of eateries. Lunch plate ($5) is especially popular among tourists as you can pick your own food along the alley. Public sauna is also there. Close on every other Sunday.
Hyoja Bakery
54 Pirundae-roPopular among locals. A variety of breads on sale until 1 a.m.!
Sightseeing
The main palace of Joseon(Chosun) Dynasty, with two museums inside. Galleries and cafes surround it.
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roThe main palace of Joseon(Chosun) Dynasty, with two museums inside. Galleries and cafes surround it.
The office and living quarter of the president of Republic of Korea. If you are lucky you will see demonstrators on march.
79 locals recommend
Blue House
1 Cheongwadae-roThe office and living quarter of the president of Republic of Korea. If you are lucky you will see demonstrators on march.
The northern gate of the old city wall. It is splendid at night. You can start climbing both Inwang and Bukak mountain from here along the city wall.
Changuimun Gate
Cheongun-dongThe northern gate of the old city wall. It is splendid at night. You can start climbing both Inwang and Bukak mountain from here along the city wall.
Summit has a great view over Seoul. Follow the city wall to reach the summit, or if you are brave enough you can try a web of trails all over it.
35 locals recommend
Inwangsan
Summit has a great view over Seoul. Follow the city wall to reach the summit, or if you are brave enough you can try a web of trails all over it.
A small park with altar of Joseon kings. You can start hiking to Inwang mountain from here.
20 locals recommend
Sajik Park
5 Sajik-ro 9-gilA small park with altar of Joseon kings. You can start hiking to Inwang mountain from here.
It is an old converted house of painter Park No-su. The house is an interesting hybrid of Korean, Japanese and Western style. The street in front is packed with cafes and gift shops.
11 locals recommend
박노수가옥
168-2 Ogin-dongIt is an old converted house of painter Park No-su. The house is an interesting hybrid of Korean, Japanese and Western style. The street in front is packed with cafes and gift shops.
Cafe street on the opposite side of the palace. A bit more expensive and fancier then Seochon area.
99 locals recommend
Samcheong-dong
Cafe street on the opposite side of the palace. A bit more expensive and fancier then Seochon area.
A museum on the history of the city itself. More interesting than it sounds. Don't confuse it with National Museum of Korean Contemporary History on Gwanghwamun Square, which is boring.
34 locals recommend
Seoul Museum of History
55 Saemunan-roA museum on the history of the city itself. More interesting than it sounds. Don't confuse it with National Museum of Korean Contemporary History on Gwanghwamun Square, which is boring.
Everything Else
Cheongwoon Elementary School has a indoor swimming pool open to the public from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. You can buy swimming hat and goggles before entering.
서울청운초등학교
105 Jahamun-roCheongwoon Elementary School has a indoor swimming pool open to the public from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. You can buy swimming hat and goggles before entering.
BBQ Fried Chicken and beer. You will know why fried chicken has become the national food of Korea. Takeout available.
비비큐 효자점
92 Ogin-dongBBQ Fried Chicken and beer. You will know why fried chicken has become the national food of Korea. Takeout available.
A rubber track and an artifical grass soccer field with a basketball court. Open to public after school hours.
Kyungbock High School
9 Jahamun-ro 28ga-gilA rubber track and an artifical grass soccer field with a basketball court. Open to public after school hours.
Food Scene
Best-known chicken broth in Korea. Popular for Japanese and Chinese tourists as well. Expect long queue.
135 locals recommend
Tosokchon Samgyetang
85-1 Chebu-dongBest-known chicken broth in Korea. Popular for Japanese and Chinese tourists as well. Expect long queue.