Daily Budget
$55–$90
USD per day
Recommended
7 days
min 5 days
Best Time
April–May
cherry blossom
Why Seoul?
Seoul is a city that absolutely should not work — ancient palaces next to K-pop megastores, Buddhist temples next to 24-hour street food markets — and yet it all flows perfectly. Cheap, safe, and completely unique.
What to do in Seoul
Seoul Budget Guide
$55–$90/day
Hostel dorms, street food, free attractions, local transport
$90–$160/day
Private room, sit-down restaurants, paid attractions, Uber
$160+/day
Boutique hotels, nice restaurants, tours, premium experiences
Seoul is best for
Seoul FAQs
Is Seoul expensive?
Mid-range for Asia. Hostels from $20/night, a great meal $8–15. Street food is cheap; restaurants and BBQ spots are very reasonable by Western standards.
Is Seoul safe?
One of the safest capitals in the world. Violent crime is extremely rare. You can walk alone at night in any neighborhood.
What is Korean BBQ and how does it work?
You grill meat at the table yourself — servers bring cuts of beef, pork belly, and seafood. Order soju (Korean rice spirit) alongside. A full KBBQ meal for two costs $20–35.
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