Seoul travel guide
Seoul Tourism | Seoul Guide
You're Going to Love Seoul
With 10,35 million inhabitants, Seoul is the most populous city in South Korea. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Seoul has to offer.
When to visit Seoul
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seoul in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 253 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Seoul, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Seoul
Plane
When flying to Seoul, you’ll arrive at Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Seoul from Malaysia departs from Kota Kinabalu and takes around 5h.
Train
Located 6 km from the city centre, Seoul Cheongnyangni is the busiest station in Seoul. Another popular train station is Seoul Sangbong, located 10 km from the centre.
Bus
Seoul’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Seoul
Where to stay in Seoul
From 5-star hotels such as the Yeouido Park Centre, Seoul - Marriott Executive Apartments to great affordable options like the ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, Seoul offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 350 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,306 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Twin Rabbit Guesthouse and Jongro Makers X pretty Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Seoul, with prices from RM 85 to RM 1,856 per night. Mapo-gu is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Seoul are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Yeongdeungpo-gu - In Seoul’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Fairfield by Marriott Seoul, Boutique Hotel Loft and Boutique Hotel Sb Yeouido.
Jongno-gu - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The average nightly price for a double room in Jongno-gu is RM 80.
Gangnam-gu - Hotel Peyto Samseong, E residence and Nox Boutique Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Gangnam-gu will cost you about RM 147 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Seoul
Most booked hotels in Seoul
Hiring a car in Seoul
Hiring a car in Seoul costs RM 755 per day, on average, or RM 3,021 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay RM 6.17 per litre in Seoul (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 73.93 and RM 98.57. The most frequently booked car type in Seoul is Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.