--- title: "Seoul" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Seoul." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/seoul" locale: "en" --- # Seoul Primary place hint: Seoul ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [South Korea](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/south-korea) > [Seoul Capital Area](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/seoul-capital-area) > [Seoul](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/seoul) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/seoul) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Seoul ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Seoul with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south-korea/seoul) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel guide publisher with destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning tools. Their Seoul destination guide is a strong all-purpose resource for attractions, food, culture, shopping, and expert travel tips. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/seoul/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site offering structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Seoul travel guide is helpful for understanding major cultural sights, neighborhoods, contemporary culture, and practical destination context. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-seoul/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog with destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Seoul things-to-do guide brings together major sights and neighborhoods, including N Seoul Tower, Hongdae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Gangnam. - [Migrationology](https://migrationology.com/seoul-travel-guide/) (migrationology.com) Migrationology is a food travel blog associated with Mark Wiens, focused on food guides, restaurants, street food, and city travel content. His Seoul travel guide is a practical introduction to essential visiting information and tourism tips for the city. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/seoul-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, low-cost travel, and long-term travel resources. Their Seoul itinerary is useful for travelers comparing things to do across different travel styles. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/things-to-do-in-seoul/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis’s solo female travel blog and travel business covering adventurous and women-focused travel. Her Seoul things-to-do guide is a strong fit for travelers drawn to the city’s culture, food, and varied attractions. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-seoul/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destinations, remote work, and sustainable travel income. Their Seoul guide gives a well-rounded look at history, markets, parks, nightlife, food, and the city’s traditional and modern contrasts. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/3-days-in-seoul-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, itineraries, sustainable tourism content, and gear reviews. Their three-day Seoul itinerary is a helpful framework for travelers deciding how to organize time in the city. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/seoul-in-4-days-a-complete-itinerary/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a travel site by Steven and Jazmin covering destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel, and practical planning. Their four-day Seoul itinerary is useful for planning around the city’s large scale and wide range of things to do. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/korea-2013-recap-seoul-7-day-itinerary-and-summary/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel guide site by William Tang built around detailed first-hand planning resources. His seven-day Seoul itinerary is a practical planning resource, bringing together sights, food, accommodation, transport, the DMZ, and useful trip tips in one guide. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/48-hours-in-seoul/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking guides, road trips, and photos. Their 48-hour Seoul trip report offers a useful short-stay perspective, with stops such as the Korean War Memorial, Bukchon, green tea foods, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. - [That Backpacker](https://thatbackpacker.com/themed-cafes-seoul-korea/) (thatbackpacker.com) That Backpacker is Audrey Bergner’s travel site covering practical destination guides, itineraries, food-focused travel, costs, and logistics. Her themed cafe guide is a good fit for travelers interested in Seoul's playful food-and-drink scene, covering animal cafes, novelty cafes, and tea houses. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/skincare-shopping-in-seoul/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is Catrina McGrail's solo female and family travel blog with short-itinerary and destination-planning coverage. Her Seoul skincare shopping article is a helpful niche guide for visitors who want to make beauty products part of their travel shopping plans. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/affordable-restaurants-seoul/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is Melissa's food and travel blog with itineraries, food stories, and practical destination advice. Her guide to four affordable Michelin-listed restaurants in Seoul gives food-focused travelers a practical way to connect the city with notable budget-friendly dining. - [Solo Traveler](https://solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-destination-seoul-south-korea/) (solotravelerworld.com) Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused entirely on solo travel advice, safety, budgeting, and destination coverage. Their Seoul article adds value through two solo traveler perspectives from separate trips, making it useful for readers comparing real visitor impressions over time. ## Travel Videos - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMKenlbMuJk) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín, presenting culture-focused travel guides and trip ideas. This Seoul travel guide video covers two days in the capital, with a well-rounded mix of N Seoul Tower, Gangnam, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, markets, food, and accommodation notes. - [Sophie Nadeau](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ0MYzjhNaE) (youtube.com) Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel from content creator and travel writer Sophie Nadeau, featuring documentary-style travel videos. This itinerary video gives a helpful three-day Seoul route through local eats, major attractions, historic areas, markets, Gangnam, and less-touristed stops. - [Riri Travels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxCb3QrO4Dg) (youtube.com) Riri Travels is a YouTube channel with a brief channel description and travel-vlog content centered on cozy experiences. This Seoul vlog offers a well-rounded six-day look at cute cafes, speakeasy bars, art museums, temples, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, beauty analysis, markets, and meals. - [Amanda King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_FxHX5M1wM) (youtube.com) Amanda King is a YouTube channel by Amanda, with travel vlogs, life-abroad videos, and flight-attendant-related content. This travel vlog makes a lively Seoul week easy to picture, covering traditional Korean clothing, Hongdae, Itaewon, a Squid Game experience, DMZ, Lotte World, and a Coldplay concert. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFDhAmfhQAQ) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their travels around the world. This guide video is practical for budget-conscious Seoul planning, with affordable food, free activities, accommodation information, and cost-saving travel ideas. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6uUFxsmdJg) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok, sharing travel vlogs, advice, and destination guides. This concise travel video gives a useful Seoul sightseeing overview, including major palaces, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongmyo Shrine Park, N Seoul Tower, Gwangjang Market, Insa-dong, and Myeongdong. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8IcF4GJqlg) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel with destination guides, reviews, and practical travel planning videos. This guide video is helpful for stretching a Seoul itinerary, highlighting 13 free or cheap things to do across landmarks, neighborhoods, malls, hikes, and river walks. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8RWwDG-mc8) (youtube.com) Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from British traveller Jason Billam, documenting full-time travel around the world. This travel video pairs classic Seoul sightseeing with food, visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and local Korean stalls at Gwangjang Market. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZYCVSSYL0I) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel by Dottie and Lenza, focused on destination stories, culture, history, conversations, and food. This Seoul travel video gives a thoughtful culture-focused view of the city through Korean food, beauty, neighborhoods, markets, and experiences tied to its global influence. - [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxCRs2DIkH4) (youtube.com) Alan & Shannon is a YouTube travel channel from two Scottish creators documenting trips across Asia and other regions. This travel video offers a personable return to Seoul, blending local food, antique shopping, meetings with locals, and a locally guided look at one area and city history. - [Taylor Bell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB4XPKcJ3Jc) (youtube.com) Taylor Bell is a YouTube channel from a former consultant turned creator, covering business, life in NYC, and travel adventures. This Seoul vlog is a good casual companion for first-time planning, mixing neighborhood exploring, local food, convenience-store snacks, Bukchon Hanok Village, a palace visit, nightlife, and a North Korea viewing stop. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne9k8eYsZls) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey, featuring travel guides, food tours, and itineraries. This food-focused video is helpful for exploring Namdaemun Market, with Korean hotdogs, rice sticks, kimbap, rice cakes, dumplings, tteokbokki, fish cakes, and tea. - [The New Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N7XPtweb_Y) (youtube.com) The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from around the world rather than conventional scenic travel footage. This video gives a focused look at Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul, making it a useful pick for travelers comparing specific city attractions. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvXsXYGRJnM) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on travel videos and guides from their trips together. This short travel video outlines a five-day Seoul guide, offering a quick itinerary-style starting point for trip planning.