Seoul Feb 2025

Itinerary (Feb 6-14)

Day 1 (Feb 6) - Arrival & Hongdae

• Hongdae Walking Area (홍대걷고싶은거리)
  

  357-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

• Hongdae Noodle Factory (홍대국수공장)
  

  27 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

• Soul Train
  

  405 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 2 (Feb 7) - Historical Seoul

• Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
  

  161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋
  
  Note: 10am changing of guard ceremony

• Tosokchon (토속촌)
  

  5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• National Folk Museum (국립민속박물관)
  

  37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
  

  계동길 37, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• Cafe Sol (카페솔)
  

  8 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• Gogung Insadong (고궁)
  

  38 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 3 (Feb 8) - Nature & Temple

• Bukhansan National Park (북한산국립공원)
  

  Bukhansanseong entrance near Gireum Station 📋
  
  Recommended: Bukhansanseong Course (약 3.4km)

• Mapo Sutbul Kalbi (마포섯불갈비)
  

  26-6 Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 4 (Feb 9) - Cultural Immersion [Seollal]

• O’ngo Food Communications (쿠킹클래스)
  

  366-2 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

• Gwanghwamun Mijin (광화문미진)
  

  149 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  

  137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 📋

• Korea House (한국의집)
  

  10-1 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 📋

• Gwangjang Market (광장시장)
  

  88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 5 (Feb 10) - Eastern Seoul [Seollal]

• Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사)
  

  531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 📋

• Seoul Forest (서울숲)
  

  273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 📋

• Mapo Wonjo Baekban (마포원조백반)
  

  21 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 6 (Feb 11) - Off the Beaten Path [Seollal]

• Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁)
  

  99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋
  
  Note: Secret Garden tour needs advance booking

• Bae Bakery (배이커리)
  

  62-1 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• Ihwa Mural Village (이화벽화마을)
  

  49-1 Naksan 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

• Bukchon Soondubu (북촌순두부)
  

  122-1 Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 📋

Day 7 (Feb 12)

• Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)
  
  Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 📋

Navigation Tips

• Save screenshots of addresses in both English and Korean
• Korean taxi drivers prefer Korean addresses
• Download Seoul Subway app for public transit
• Note subway exit numbers for destinations
• During Seollal (Feb 9-11):
  • Many places operate on holiday hours
  • Public transport runs on holiday schedule
  • Small restaurants may be closed
  • Tourist areas usually remain open

Backup Options

Cultural Venues

• Seoul Museum of History
• War Memorial of Korea
• Leeum Museum of Art
• NANTA (non-verbal performance)

Solo-Friendly Restaurants

• Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌)
• Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)
• Isaac Toast
• Nipong Naepong (니뽕내뽕)
• Songjook (송죽)

Evening Activities

• Makgeolli bars in Hongdae
• Club Evans (jazz)
• Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Rainy Day Options

• COEX Mall Aquarium
• Jjimjilbangs (Korean bathhouses)