South Korea Travel Guide 2026

Explore 1 city in South Korea including Seoul. Compare budget, mid-range and luxury travel options across every destination.

Currency

KRW (W)

Language

Korean (English widely spoken in tourist areas and by younger Koreans)

Visa

Visa-free for 90 days for most Western nationalities. K-ETA electronic travel authorization required for some countries (US, UK, CA, AU - apply online, free, takes minutes).

Staying connected

A travel eSIM gets you online the moment you land in South Korea — data plans start at $4 — no roaming bill, no queue for a local SIM, and nothing to swap in and out of your phone. Install it before you fly.

Get a South Korea eSIMfrom $4 Or one Asia-wide plan

Cities in South Korea

Seoul

South Korea

Seoul is a city of dizzying contrasts — ancient palaces sit beneath neon-lit skyscrapers, street food stalls neighbour Michelin-starred restaurants, and K-pop culture coexists with centuries-old Buddhist temples. It's fast, electric, and endlessly surprising.

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