Solo Female Travel in South Korea
Meet locals in South Korea
Eta
About Me
Hi I’m Eta I’m Indonesian and currently living in Daejeon, South Korea to pursue my master’s degree at KAIST. I really love to travel and meeting new people.
Corri
Speaking
About Me
I’m from Tennessee in the US, I love meeting new friends! My insta is @corri.loves
Countries I’ve Visited
🇺🇸 United States
Lee
Speaking
About Me
Hi, i am Yujin from South Korea. I have been travelling Europe since last 30/09/2022. It is started in France as Working holiday ! Now i am planing to work in Madrid in Spain on Dec. from the end of Oct to Nov, i am looking for place for staying in Europe ! And most important thing is that i am with my dog , so i hope you are dog lover, my dog , Angkko like hanging out with people but at first time, being quite timid :) During the staying, i can help you learn Korean culture or language. And maybe free hand poke , if you would like to !
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Lea
Speaking
About Me
Hi! I'm Lea, and I'm interested in cultural and artsy activities. I love music, from. Indie, Hip Hop, to RnB... I like being outdoors, anything really hiking, running, cycling, sup, surfing, kayak, snowboarding etc... doing some boxing and pilates as well. I also enjoy staying in & binge watching a new series or diving into a new book. My Favs : Seouls Riverside & its Skyline Views
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Gaby
Speaking
About Me
Hello! Im a 24 year old uni girl studying korean! Im very chill usually quite shy. I love singing and dancing. Quiet afternoons and etheral music playing while doing house chores. I am from the LGBTQ community and I’m wiccana myself. Please come with an open mind as I will also be very open minded.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇦 Canada, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States
Mykela
Speaking
About Me
I love hiking and the outdoors and would welcome a hiking partner! I'm also a huge animal lover (I've raised animals most of my life!) Aside from that I enjoy eating a delicious brunch with good conversation!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
Jeonga
Speaking
About Me
I am in my 30s and single So I sometimes feel lonely, but I try not to feel negative emotions. I'm a special education teacher who teaches disabled children in public schools. Every vacation, I feel great joy to go abroad and meet new people. My dream is to study English hard and live abroad for a year rather than traveling.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇷 France, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Djihàne
Speaking
About Me
Hello! My name is Jihan and I'm fond of travelling the world, learning languages, discovering new cultures food and people ☺️
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇰🇷 South Korea
celine
Speaking
About Me
Like traveling, reading 📚, and meeting up with people.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇨🇳 China
Seila
Speaking
About Me
Hello, I have been travelling the world for more than 10 years and I am currently in Seoul, South Korea. I would like to meet girls for sightseeing or for a coffee. I also would love to find a travel buddy for Korea and also Japan. Let me know if you are interested:)
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇴 Bolivia, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey
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Stay with locals in South Korea
Lee
Speaking
You can stay for:
7 days
About me
Hi, i am Yujin from South Korea. I have been travelling Europe since last 30/09/2022. It is started in France as Working holiday ! Now i am planing to work in Madrid in Spain on Dec. from the end of Oct to Nov, i am looking for place for staying in Europe ! And most important thing is that i am with my dog , so i hope you are dog lover, my dog , Angkko like hanging out with people but at first time, being quite timid :) During the staying, i can help you learn Korean culture or language. And maybe free hand poke , if you would like to !
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Jen
Speaking
You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hey!, My name is Jen and I'm interested in animals, camping and trekking
Nicole
Speaking
You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hey!, My name is Nicole and I'm interested in art, books, cinema, culture, food & cuisine, education and languages
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇯 Fiji, 🇬🇺 Guam, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France
Upcoming visitors to South Korea
Chloe
Speaking
About Me
Looking for a travel buddy for south Korea. Architect and dancer currently living in London:) always happy to go out and always happy to take part in sports activities. Especially if it involves dancing or acro.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇲 Isle of Man, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Aino
Speaking
About Me
Hey, I’m Aino (19), and I currently live in Helsinki. 😊 I love traveling and exploring new places. I’m studying at the moment but I use all the little breaks to visit a different country and learn something new.
Ursula
Speaking
About Me
Hi my name is Ursula I love traveling and will be on my first solo trip around Asia. I’d love to meet up with other female solo travellers. I’m always looking for an adventure, I love art and exploring cities with locals.
Experiences from South Korea
Overall rating
based on 7 experiences
Rating summary
Things to do
Safety
Food
Budget-friendly
Solo travel experience
I spent 15 days there, visiting Seoul and Busan (10 days are more than enough). My budget was limited, so I opted for hostels (very, very clean, very good value for money, separate girls/boys). I took the bus (5 hours) to go to Busan and for the return, I took the Bullet train, 2 hours. In general, it's a very safe country where you can see nature and skyscrapers at any time with open convenience stores 24/7. Young people speak and understand English, but the older ones do not so much. You absolutely need to have cash, card payment is not always available (especially in markets).
Posted: September 19, 2023Solo travel experience
I recently took a two-week trip to South Korea (Busan, Jeju, and Seoul) by myself and had an incredible experience. South Korea is a safe place to travel alone, even for women. Most people there understand basic English and signs are usually in English, but it's helpful to know some Korean phrases and etiquette and to be able to read Hangul. Busan and Seoul have inexpensive subways and buses that are easy to use. There are also public toilets (even in the subway) and maps along the street for those who like to sightsee on foot. There are lots of amazing places to explore and things to do in South Korea. Hotels cost between $45-75 per night. There are also plenty of markets and shops if you don't want to eat out all the time.
Posted: August 17, 2023Solo travel experience
I felt super safe in South Korea, I walked around by myself at night (cautiously no matter what) but I felt very safe and I found it easy to get around with limited to no knowledge of the language. Many signs and instructions have English translations and the people are super kind and willing to help. Plus many Koreans have to learn English as a second language in school so they're usually willing to try and communicate with you.
Posted: May 25, 2023Local discussions
Solo travelIs South Korea safe for women? Is there a problem of stalkers?
Is South Korea safe for women? Is there a problem of stalkers?
Posted: August 3, 2023TravelHave you heard any top tips or experiences from people who have traveled solo to South Korea?
Looking into planning my first solo-trip to south korea early next year, I was wondering if anyone has any top tips/reccomendations or experiences from their travels?
Posted: November 28, 2022TravelWhat are the best "city tour" and night food market recommendations in Seoul?
Looking for "city tour" recommendations in Seoul. I'm interested in day tours around the city and night food markets.
Posted: November 6, 2022Frequently asked questions
Is South Korea safe for solo female travellers?
Yes, South Korea is generally safe for solo female travelers. The country is known for its low crime rate and friendly people. However, as with any destination, it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety. Be aware of your surroundings, avoid walking alone at night, and keep your valuables secure.
Is South Korea good for solo travel?
Yes, South Korea is a great destination for solo travelers. South Korea is a safe and welcoming country with plenty of attractions and activities to explore. The public transportation system is reliable and easy to use, and there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars to enjoy.
Is South Korea expensive for solo travellers?
It depends on the type of traveler and their budget. South Korea is generally considered to be an affordable destination for solo travelers, with plenty of budget-friendly accommodation and food options. However, if you are looking for luxury experiences, then it can be quite expensive.
What do I need to know before traveling to South Korea?
Visa Requirements
Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa before traveling to South Korea. Check with your local Korean embassy or consulate to find out what the requirements are for your country.
Currency
The official currency of South Korea is the South Korean Won (KRW). Make sure to exchange your currency for Won before you arrive in South Korea.
Language
The official language of South Korea is Korean. While English is widely spoken in major cities, it is not as common in rural areas. It is recommended to learn some basic Korean phrases before traveling to South Korea.
Culture
South Korea has a unique culture that is heavily influenced by Confucianism. Respect for elders and hierarchy is important in South Korean culture, so it is important to be aware of this when interacting with locals.
Safety
South Korea is generally a safe country to travel to. However, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety.
What is the best time to travel to South Korea?
The best time to travel to South Korea is during the spring and fall months, from March to May and September to November. During these months, the weather is mild and the scenery is beautiful. The summer months can be hot and humid, while the winter months can be cold and snowy.
Is South Korea safe to travel alone?
Yes, South Korea is generally considered to be a safe country to travel alone. The crime rate is low, and the people are friendly and welcoming. However, as with any country, it is important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings.
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