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Seoul
Royal palaces, food markets and K-pop energy, with mountain hikes right on the city's edge.
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What Seoul is like
Seoul is South Korea's capital, a high-energy city of palaces, markets, K-pop, late-night food and mountains you can hike right from the city.
Don't miss
- 01Gyeongbokgung PalaceThe grand royal palace, with guard-changing ceremonies.
- 02Bukchon Hanok VillageLanes of traditional wooden houses.
- 03Gwangjang MarketOne of the city's oldest food markets.
- 04N Seoul TowerViews from Namsan mountain.
Where to stay
- MyeongdongCentral, with shopping.
- HongdaeYoung, lively and full of bars.
Worth knowing
Gyeongbokgung, Seoul's main royal palace, was first built in 1395.
Suwon Hwaseong: a fortress wall around a city
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC0
A UNESCO-listed 18th-century fortress wall you can walk around, with gates, towers and a palace.
Direct flights to Seoul from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Asiana Airlines · Korean Air · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 5,506 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Seoul by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -6° | 3 |
| February | 5° | -3° | 3 |
| March | 11° | 2° | 5 |
| April | 18° | 8° | 6 |
| May | 24° | 14° | 7 |
| June | 28° | 19° | 8 |
| July | 29° | 22° | 13 |
| August | 30° | 23° | 12 |
| September | 26° | 18° | 6 |
| October | 20° | 11° | 5 |
| November | 12° | 4° | 6 |
| December | 4° | -3° | 4 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Seoul). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. British citizens don't need a K-ETA until 31 December 2026.
- Fill in the e-Arrival Card online in the 72 hours before you arrive, and have a return or onward ticket.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's South Korea travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.