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Flights to Seoul will show you there’s nothing low-key about South Korea. Every district in the buzzing capital has its quirks.

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  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
  • You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, Overseas Filippino Workers (OFWs), teenagers, children and infants.
  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
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Flights to Seoul

Seoulites work hard and play harder, and flights to Seoul deliver you to a city that has some of the best restaurants, lounges and nightlife venues in South Korea. Add in the 24-hour ‘bangs’ (rooms) – used for everything from computer gaming to karaoke – and it becomes clear that Seoul doesn’t really sleep. And you don’t have to either.

Seoul is one of the most affordable capital cities in Asia. Travelling on the metro costs next to nothing, and mid-range and budget hotels give you plenty of value for money. From there, as long as you eat like the locals (easy to do when Korean food is so tasty), you’re unlikely to run out of the local currency won.

The city is a cool mix of old and new. Every Seoul district has its own quirks and finding your favourite is part of the fun: Insa-dong, Myeong-dong, Yongsan and Gangnam are just a few to add to your list. Hip student neighbourhood Hongdae is a good place to start, chock-full of fashion boutiques, trendy lounges and pet cafes. It’s more than likely that you’ll end up in Itaewon, which is a magnet for expats and has some of the best dining and nightlife in the city.

It’s amazing when you consider how quickly South Korea recovered from the Korean War to become one of the strongest economies in the world. And speed remains the name of the game – this is the land of super-fast Wi-Fi, an uber-efficient public transport system and a bullet train (the KTX) that travels at a dizzying 300km an hour.

Yes, Seoul is a modern city, but one that’s proud of its heritage. Throughout the city, you can see temples and teahouses being used the same way they have been for centuries. And don’t be surprised to see people dressed in colourful traditional clothing (hanbok), especially if it’s a national holiday such as Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).

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What to do in Seoul

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung is a terrific place to learn more about South Korean culture and tours of this stunning former palace take place throughout the day. It’s also home to the brilliant National Folk Museum of Korea. Make time to visit nearby Bukchon Village and see its restored traditional wooden houses.

61 Sajik-ro
Jongno-gu
+82 23 700 3900

Stay up all night in Hongdae

Many of the city’s best nightlife venues can be found in Hongdae, a buzzing student neighbourhood. In between venues you can snack on some local street food, shop the market stalls or pop into a 24-hour barbecue restaurant. Start your journey at Hongik University, where there's a handy metro station.

Hongik University Metro Station
165 Donggyo-dong
Mapo-gu
(Korean language website)

Sing at the Luxury Su

Nothing beats some late night karaoke, and noraebangs (private singing rooms) will stay open as long as you can keep on belting out Bon Jovi. You can find noraebangs pretty much everywhere, but it’s worth making the trip to Luxury Su in Hongdae, if only for the funky rooms and free ice cream.

367-39 Seogyo-dong
Mapo-gu
+82 322 3111

Where to eat in Seoul

Tosokchon (Korean)

In need of some comfort food? The signature dish here is samgyetang, which may as well translate into ‘chicken soup for the soul’; slow-cooked chicken stuffed with chestnuts, ginseng and garlic, served in a soothing rice broth. It’s so good that the late Korean president Roh Moo-Hyun was said to be a fan.

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil
Jongno-gu
+82 2 737 7444

The Beastro (New American)

The Beastro has had a strong crew of followers since arriving on the Seoul dining scene. Located in trendy Hongdae, this bistro serves modern American comfort food, with creative twists on everything from Philly cheesesteak sandwiches to southern fried chicken. The rooftop seating is lovely when the weather is warm.

358-32 Seogyo-dong
Mapo-gu
+82 2 334 2500

Plant (International/ Vegan)

Vegan restaurants in Korea are becoming more and more common, and Plant is a real treasure. Seoul-dweller Mipa Lee (of the brilliant vegan food blog Alien’s Day Out) serves tasty Korean and international dishes, plus healthy baked treats, in this cosy, quirky cafe in Itaewon.

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63-15 Itaewon-dong
Yongsan-gu
+82 70 4115 8388

Places to stay in Seoul

Sopoong Guest House

Want a unique stay in Seoul? Skip the hotels and go to a hanok (traditional Korean guesthouse) instead. Sopoong’s a popular choice, thanks to its lovely owners. They’ll give you tips on the best places to visit in Seoul and make sure you’re well fed before you go exploring.

18 Gyedong 2-gil

Sophia Guest House

This traditional guesthouse makes a superb base if your main interest is sightseeing. It’s right next to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and just a short distance from the fascinating neighbourhoods of Samcheong-dong and Insa-dong. The rooms are comfortable, even though you’re sleeping on mats, and the home-cooked food is superb.

Sogyeokdong 157-1
Jongno-gu
+82 2 720 5467

ShinShin Hotel

For a three-star hotel, ShinShin is really quite luxurious. The rooms are stylish and spacious, loosely based on traditional Korean designs, and perfect for a family on a budget. The hotel is located in Myeong-dong, which is great for shopping and makes a good base for visiting downtown Seoul.

17-5 Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
Jung-gu
+82 2 2139 1000

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