Solo Female Travel in Seoul

Family travel experience

My experience was nice but I felt like I missed a lot of things as I couldn’t enjoy to the fullest being with my family (night life) But I was also glad because I was young and dumb. I sometimes went by myself to meet “friends” but you should not trust Korean men you met online easily. Some where clingy to the point it was creepy and wanted me to go to some places with them, some also tried to make me drunk on purpose even though I didn’t want to, which was very suspicious. Korea was safe overall, they have CCTV almost everywhere but always be careful.

Couple travel experience

I love love love love Seoul :) Is the reason I am creating this account because I want to come back, and unfortunately, none of my friends would join me :( As you see from my pictures, my favourite thing about it is FOOD and drinking ;). But I fell in love with everything; I felt like a local there because there are no “ tourists “ kind of scams, and it is not a touristic city. But I loved it, I felt like I was living there, visiting every corner of the city, restaurants, nightlife, shops, museums, and art galleries. And the vibe is extremely unique; I have been to more than 25 countries and this is my favorite by far :)

Solo travel experience

A bustling, hyper-modern metropolis, with endless neighborhoods to explore. I felt safe in all environs, including walking alone late at night (on well-lit streets, mind you) and inside bars and clubs. Women would leave their purses and drinks unattended. That's how safe it was. There were tons of things to see and do. The food was cheap and ridiculously delicious. Even though my research said to expect the people to remain aloof and unfriendly, that was not my experience. Everyone was lovely. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Solo travel experience

I feel safe because there are CCTV cameras everywhere in the country. I also enjoyed delicious food in the restaurants, and the staff were very attentive. I never encountered any unpleasant individuals during my stay in Korea. I had a great time exploring the country, discovering beautiful places, and I continue to do so. I stayed in Itaewon, where there are slightly more foreigners. If you visit Korea, I recommend exploring areas other than Itaewon. Apart from that, everything is very pleasant.

Solo travel experience

This was my second time visiting Seoul, so I was a bit more familiar and knew it would be really safe for a solo female traveler. I love how I was just able to go to coffee shops and leave my bag at a table when I needed to use the bathroom or something, knowing no one would touch it. Everyone is kind.

Solo travel experience

Traveling solo in Seoul is easy and safe. English is enough to communicate easily. Google maps doesn’t work well, but you can use Naver, it works perfectly! Food is amazing! But if you are not into Korean (something I’m sorry for) you will find international food everywhere!

Solo travel experience

I went to South Korea alone and stayed in Myeong-dong during that time. Honestly, I felt really safe the whole time I was there alone. The language barrier can be difficult, so I definitely recommend downloading Google Translate.

Solo travel experience

People are extremely friendly, public transportation is very good, and there are many things to do. I stayed in the Jongno district, very conveniently located in the city center. I took part in two culinary tours and a hike. I highly recommend this if you want to meet new people. A few things you need to know: - Your credit card may not work everywhere. It is always a good idea to have some cash on you. - Many people do not speak much English, or are too shy to try. - You need a Tmoney card for public transportation, but you can buy it at the airport or at most grocery stores. - Google Maps does not really work here, use local Naver maps instead.

Solo travel experience

Studied abroad in Seoul for 3 months ! There was always something to do. Some of my favorite neighborhoods are Itaewon, Apgujeong, and Yeonnamdong. Cafe culture is very big. Food is great and cheap. Highlights: Namsan at sunset

Solo travel experience

I lived in Seoul for one year and all I can say is if you have a but money and can speak the language a little bit you will have the best time in South Korea. I fehlt safe walking around at night, your belonings will not get stolen neither in a club not in a café even if your laptop is on the table unsupervised. It is wise to keep an eye on your drink when you party but in general i felt happy and safe. The korean food is so versatile and is a must try! Especiallx solo travel to parks or museum fehlt really good! For me Seoul is a must visit

seoul is generally safe for women and at night! there are always creepy guys—if you’re a foreigner, be especially wary of korean guys that have a foreigner fetish🤢 myeongdong is a tourist trap! current trending place is seongsu—amazing restaurants, cafes, pop-up stores..! insa-dong if you want to experience tradition. sinchon is kinda dying but its proximity to line 2 and other hot places (hapjeong, hongdae, yeouido, yeonhui-dong, etc) still make it an ideal place to stay! subway is the best transportation but buses are great too—they usually have dedicated lanes and are immune from traffic, and are almost NEVER late (unless there are protests or an accident)… line 2 is the circulating line around seoul; you’ll probably take it the most. BE AWARE OF RIDING SUBWAYS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! download naver apps anf use it to see what line you will be taking and what subway stations you will be passing. in the stations, it will usually say “(x (station) direction)” or (y (station) direction)” or a bunch of stations at once; this usually refers to the last station of the line, which you will most likely NOT be going to. naver maps will tell you what the next station you will pass is, and also which direction (terminal station wise) you should be taking—especially useful if you can’t find a map before the toll gates! nowadays the policy has changed so that you can transfer to the opposite direction for free if you’ve scanned in wrong, but this is especially useful if you are using a line that doesn’t come as often, like the gyeongui-joongang line. there are a lot of “hidden gems” but that would depend on the neighborhood..! will update if i can :)

I lived in Seoul and it's probably the safest city I've ever been to. It's ideal for solo travel as a woman (of course, precautions are still needed). The food is amazing, and the subway runs efficiently (download the app and you'll easily navigate the city - all station names are in English). Learn a few basic words in Korean and remember to bow and not to look people directly in the eyes. Koreans are truly some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met.

Traveling around Seoul is very easy, even if you don't know the language, because the names of metro stations and signs are in both English and Korean. Download Kakao maps, metro information and Kakao messenger. During your stay in Seoul, visit Gyeongbukgung Palace and the War Museum. Wifi is also practically available everywhere. Seoul is very safe and easy to navigate.