Korea 2026

Places in this collection

1. traditional hanok cafe

   cafe

   75 Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

   Must visit traditional hanok cafe

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2. ACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters

   cafe

   1층, 케이스퀘어시티 다동, 24 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

   Must try affogato in Seoul

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3. 명동역 닭갈비 맛집 | 장인닭갈비 명동점 | Myeongdong JangIn Dakgalbi Restaurants | 匠人铁板鸡 明洞店 | 職人タッカルビ 明洞

   restaurant

   15 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

   Ultimate combo!! So cheesy

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4. Abebe Bakery Seoul

   cafe

   201 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

   Best doughnuts ever (walnut was to die for!)

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5. Oreno Ramen Main Store

   restaurant

   16 Dongmak-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

   Affordable and so delicious

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6. Geunjeongmun Gate

   attraction

   161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

   Step into royal Korean history

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7. Cheonggyecheon

   attraction

   Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

   Relax by the stream in the city

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8. Myeong-dong

   other

   Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

   Skincare, fashion & street food

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9. Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse

   accommodation

   152 Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

   Experience traditional Korean living

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10. Lotte World Tower

    attraction

    300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

    Admire Seoul from above

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11. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

    attraction

    281 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Trendy vibes and youth culture

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12. Gangnam Style Sculpture

    attraction

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 10-gil, 41 챔피언빌딩 7층

    Recreate the iconic pose

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13. Conte de Tulear

    restaurant

    646-21 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    More of a brunch spot. The lemon anchovy pasta was incredible, refreshing and flavorful, and the avocado kimchi fried rice had the fluffiest eggs with a smoky fried rice. Definitely a stop for brunch.

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14. Standard Bread

    cafe

    37 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Basic loaf was one of the fluffiest milk breads and the base was crispy and buttery. Recommend getting it with a side of truffle mushroom soup.

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15. Bagel Land hongdae

    cafe

    19 Wausan-ro 29ba-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Must try bagel cafe

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16. Solsot Myeongdong branch

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 10-gil, 16-1 솔솥 명동점 2층

    A trending spot known for its pot rice sets, especially the steak hotpot rice, which the creator found to be delicious and not overhyped. They went back a second time for it. The abalone bowl was less impressive.

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17. 에코쟈뎅 EcoJardin MyeongDong, Seoul [hair&scalp]

    other

    South Korea, 3th floor KR 서울특별시 중구 서울 중구 명동8길 8-10, 3층 8-10, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

    Famous 18 step head spa

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18. Individuel Geneve

    other

    60 Bongeunsa-ro 47-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Luxury foreigner friendly skincare specialist, offers tailored facials and skincare regime

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19. Olive Young

    shop

    115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Massive store to buy Korean skincare products

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20. Hongdae Street

    other

    347-20 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Street performances

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