I (21f) am planning a trip to South Korea and am wondering if I am bringing enough money?

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I (21f) am planning a week long trip to South Korea. I previously stayed there for a year abroad in 2022-23 and miss it dearly. I am planning to bring 1000 usd of spending money. I have already calculated the plane ticket and the hotel room and have set that money aside as well. I'm not planning to do anything outrageously expensive just go to some old spots, eat well, and shop a little. Do you guys believe that this is enough or do I need more? Also if you guys have any hotel recommendations that could be added to my list, please let me know!

malvediefenbach · Answer

You know the city already so you should be fine. 1000 USD for a week is comfortable if you're not going crazy, especially since you're not paying for accommodation. Street food and casual restaurants in Hongdae or Sinchon are still cheap, a meal for 8000 to 12000 won. Just watch the cafe prices, they've gone up a bit since 2022. For a hotel, check out the area near Euljiro 3-ga, there are some reasonable places like the Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong if you want a solid location without the Myeongdong price tag.

gundi · Answer

1000 usd for a week is doable if you're not splurging, but tbh prices have crept up since you were last here. a meal at a decent place in hongdae is more like 12-15k won now, and a coffee alone can hit 6k. if you want to eat at your old spots and do light shopping, you'll be fine, just don't expect to buy much at aland or around hongdae street stalls without watching it.

for hotels, check out the shilla stay in gwanghwamun, it's clean and close to the palace area but quieter than myeongdong. or if you want more local vibes, look at a guesthouse in ikseondong, those hanok-style places are still reasonable and the alley cafes are great for a solo trip

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