Seoul
East AsiaΒ·Mid-rangeΒ·βœ“ Very Safe for Solo Travel

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Seoul

South Korea

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Seoul is relentlessly modern and surprisingly easy to navigate solo β€” the subway system is a miracle and the food on every corner is extraordinary. K-culture, hiking trails through the city, and 24-hour everything.

Safety Score

9/10πŸ›‘οΈ
Very Safe

Cost Level

$$Mid-range

Language

Korean

Currency

KRW

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Bukhansan National Park

Nature

Free

A mountain national park inside the city limits of Seoul. Hiking alone here at sunrise is one of the great solo travel experiences in Asia.

πŸ“Jeongneung-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Gwangjang Market

Food & Drink

$

Seoul's oldest and most atmospheric traditional market. The bindaetteok stalls in the middle section are where you eat β€” sit at the counter, order by pointing.

πŸ“88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ryse Hotel Seoul

Accommodation

$$$

A design-forward hotel in Hongdae β€” one of Seoul's most vibrant neighborhoods. The rooftop bar is a great solo evening spot.

πŸ“130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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