Seoul in 5 Days: History, Hip Streets & Creative Vibes

Jay 🎟️ Newbie

📅 Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2026 Published Jan 12, 2026

This 5-day Seoul itinerary is designed for friends who love mixing culture with cool neighborhoods and creative energy. Explore royal palaces and museums by day, street food and indie cafés by afternoon, and Hongdae’s live music and local hangouts at night. With a packed but walkable flow, it lets you see Seoul’s past, present, and trendiest sides in one unforgettable winter trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Historic Heartbeat

Sun, Feb 1

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

10:00 (3h)

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul

10:00 (3h)

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

13:30 (2h)

📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map

13:30 (2h)

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

Explore Bukchon Hanok Village Lanes

16:00 (2h)

📍37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Anguk Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00 🗺️View on map

16:00 (2h)

Explore Bukchon Hanok Village Lanes

📍37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Anguk Station

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00

Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street

18:00 (2h)

📍62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Anguk Station🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00🗺️View on map

18:00 (2h)

Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street

📍62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Anguk Station

🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00

Day 2 — Hip Hongdae Vibes

Mon, Feb 2

Go on a Korean Street Food Adventure at Mangwon Market

10:00 (2h)

📍27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00🗺️View on map

10:00 (2h)

Go on a Korean Street Food Adventure at Mangwon Market

📍27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00

Wander the Oil Tank Culture Park

13:30 (2h)

📍87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 6 World Cup Stadium Station🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-20:00🗺️View on map

13:30 (2h)

Wander the Oil Tank Culture Park

📍87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 6 World Cup Stadium Station

🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-20:00

Stop by Cafe Pokpo for coffee with waterfall views

16:00 (1h)

📍262-29 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul🚇Seoul subway line 3 to Hongje station, Exit 4🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00🗺️View on map

16:00 (1h)

Stop by Cafe Pokpo for coffee with waterfall views

📍262-29 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul • 🚇Seoul subway line 3 to Hongje station, Exit 4

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00

Catch an Indie Gig in a Basement Hongdae Bar

19:30 (2h)

📍20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station🕐Mon-Sun 21:00-05:00🗺️View on map

19:30 (2h)

Catch an Indie Gig in a Basement Hongdae Bar

📍20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station

🕐Mon-Sun 21:00-05:00

Day 3 — Countryside Sweet Escape

Tue, Feb 3

A Fun Day Trip for Strawberry Picking in Gyeonggi Province

09:00 (10h)

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00🗺️View on map

09:00 (10h)

A Fun Day Trip for Strawberry Picking in Gyeonggi Province

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00

Day 4 — Art & Relax

Wed, Feb 4

Explore Contemporary Art at MMCA Seoul

10:00 (2h)

📍30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul🚇Anguk Station Line 3 and walk for about 10 minutes🕐Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sun 10:00-18:00; Wed,Sat 10:00-21:00🗺️View on map

10:00 (2h)