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if you're into soccer cards specifically, check out the nintendo mario themed store in myeongdong - joke, but seriously there's a tiny shop in the basement of the coex mall near gangnam called sportscard korea. they have imported stuff from topps and panini, prices are a bit steep but the selection is way better than what i've seen in hongdae. the guy running it speaks some english too which helps
there's a spot called cardmola in hongdae that's pretty solid, mostly baseball and basketball stuff. i've grabbed a few packs there and the owner seemed legit
You might try the foreigner flea market at Itaewon, I've seen random sports card tables pop up there on weekends.
3 Days in Seoul: Itinerary 2026
Group your activities by neighborhood to save time. Seoul's subway is efficient, but transfers between distant areas can take 30-45 minutes. Stick to one or two districts per da… 🗺️ Plan Your Route
Group your activities by neighborhood to save time. Seoul's subway is efficient, but transfers between distant areas can take 30-45 minutes. Stick to one or two districts per day.
🏛️ Day 1: Historic Seoul
Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace (9:00-18:00, closed Tuesdays, admission 3,000 won). Walk to Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong for traditional tea houses. End at Gwangjang Market for bindaetteok and tteokbokki.
🌆 Day 2: Modern & Trendy
Explore Hongdae in the morning for indie shops and cafes. Take the subway to Gangnam (20 minutes) for COEX Mall and the Starfield Library. In the evening, visit Namsan Seoul Tower (cable car 14,000 won round trip).
🌿 Day 3: Nature & Culture
Hike Bukhansan National Park (free, start by 8:00 to avoid crowds). Afternoon at the National Museum of Korea (free, 10:00-18:00). End at Itaewon for diverse dining and nightlife.
🚇 Getting Around
Buy a T-money card at any convenience store (2,500 won) and load it with cash. Subway rides cost 1,400 won base fare. Buses and taxis are also easy, but avoid rush hour (7:30-9:00 and 18:00-20:00).
🍜 Must-Try Foods
Sample Korean BBQ in Mapo-gu (average 20,000 won per person). Try bibimbap at Gogung in Insadong (12,000 won). Street food like hotteok and odeng is cheap and delicious at Myeongdong Night Market.
💡 Money-Saving Tips
Many palaces offer free admission if you wear a hanbok. Use the Discover Seoul Pass for discounts on attractions (49,900 won for 24 hours). Water is free at restaurants, so skip bottled drinks.
🌙 Evening Activities
Watch the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain at 20:00 (free, April-October). Enjoy a night view from the Seoul Sky observatory at Lotte World Tower (27,000 won). Dongdaemun Design Plaza is beautifully lit after dark.
honestly this is a really good base itinerary, i've lived here for a few years and i'd tweak a couple things based on actual experience
for day 1, if you're doing gyeongbokgung and bukchon, you're gonna be walking a lot. the ground in bukchon is uneven and those hanok alleys have steep stairs. wear actual walking shoes not cute sneakers. i made that mistake once and my feet were done by 2pm
the gwangjang market rec is spot on but go to the second floor if you want a seat. the first floor stalls are packed and people hover over your shoulder while you eat. there's a little spot up the stairs called mayak kimbap that does the tiny seaweed rolls for like 3,000 won and they're addictive
for day 2, coex mall is fine but honestly the starfield library is just a photo op. if you're there anyway, the coex aquarium is actually pretty good and not as crowded as the main tourist ones. 30,000 won entry but the mermaid show at 2pm is surprisingly fun
namsan tower at night is nice but the cable car line can be 40 minutes on weekends. if you're fit, hike up from the namsan park entrance near hankook university of foreign studies. takes about 25 minutes and you skip the queue entirely. free too
one thing nobody mentions is that the
tbh this is a really well put together guide, the neighborhood grouping thing is key. one thing i'd add is that the t-money card works for the airport express too, but you have to tap separately at the all stop train gate vs the express one. saves you buying a separate ticket if you're coming from incheon
for day 1, if gyeongbokgung is closed on a tuesday, swap it for changdeokgung instead. it's a 10 minute walk east and the secret garden tour there is 8,000 won extra but totally worth it. the huijeongdang pavilion has this quiet courtyard that feels like a different century compared to the main palace crowds
day 3's itaewon rec is solid but for a more local nightlife vibe, head to haebangchon just up the hill. it's the same neighborhood basically but less touristy bars and more rooftops with a view of namsan. the fried chicken at a place called bbq chicken near the hbc church is my go-to after a long hike
one thing the guide left out is that most cafes in hongdae and insadong have a free refill policy on americanos if you ask. just bring the receipt back to the counter, saves you like 5,000 won per cup
solid guide, one thing that always trips people up is the subway exit situation. some of the bigger stations like gangnam or hongdae have like 8 or 9 exits and they can be a 5 minute walk apart underground. i usually screenshot the exit number from naver map before i go up because guessing wrong means walking an extra block in the wrong direction above ground
for your day 2, if you are at coex anyway, skip the mall food court and walk over to samseong station exit 5. there is a little alley with three spots that do soondae and dukbokki for like 4,000 won. the older lady at the middle cart has been there for years and her sauce is way better than the tourist spots in myeongdong
the banpo bridge show is nice but honestly the view from the pedestrian bridge right next to it is just as good and way less crowded. just walk up the stairs at the sebitseom island end and you get the same water light thing without the crowd pushing for a photo