Must-Have Apps for your trip to Seoul, South Korea

 

 

If you are planning to visit Seoul, these free apps will definitely make your trip hassle-free.

 

1. Jihachul



- Especially useful for us, when we visited Seoul. Lucky for us, most of the tourist spots are along the area of a subway station. The extensive Seoul subway system proved to be easy to navigate, thanks to this app! It also helps that it does not need internet connectivity to operate. Just make sure your phone battery is charged up before you leave your hotel or hostel!

iPhone: Download Jihachul
Android: Download Jihachul

 

2. Seoul Bus



- Never got to use this app, because we heavily relied on the subway system. But it is still handy in case you end up in an area that is far from a subway station. The downside with this one, is that you need internet connection to access it.

iPhone: Download Seoul Bus
Android: Download Seoul Bus

 

3. iTour Seoul



- A nice app to read and scan before your actual trip and get to know the different tourist attractions that Seoul has to offer.

iPhone: Download iTour Seoul
Android: Download iTour Seoul

 

There are other apps available on the internet, but those listed above are the ones that were very helpful all throughout our trip. Very very helpful! Kudos to their developers and enjoy your trip!

 

Check this out for more apps.

 

Seoul Accommodation: Hotel Palace Namdaemun

 



 



 



 



 

Location
- 3min walk to Hoehyun Subway Station & 10min walk to Namdaemun Market Airport Limousine Bus Stop
- cross the street & you are at Namdaemun Market (left side) & Myeongdong Shopping St. (right side)
- right across the street is Shinsegae Main Department Store, while Lotte Mall is just a short walk away
- plenty of restaurants in the area
- safe even at night

Service
- while there is no free toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, & lotion), it is not a problem because everything is close by (there is a 7-11 & cvs convenience store nearby)
- complimentary wifi was fast
- hotel staff spoke & understood english
- a website and a working email address would be nice for guests wishing to book directly

Room
- there is no cabinet but is okay for people who travel light. room is spacious enough.
- clean room & bathroom
- there is free hot/cold water dispenser near the elevator

 

Hotel Palace Namdaemun
92-6, 1-Ka, Hoehyun-dong, Chung-ku,
Seoul, Korea
Tel: (02) 777-7731
Fax: (02) 776-8759

5 nights = $361 (year 2014 rate)

 

How to get there:

By subway, head to Hoehyun Station (Lines 1 & 2) and depart from exit 1. Walk just a few feet towards the right.

If coming from the airport, take the Airport Limousine Bus (Bus 6015) from Incheon International Airport for 10000KRW/pax and get off at Namdaemun Market. Then take a cab going to the hotel (3-5000KRW). Drop off is walking distance to the hotel, but may be difficult to navigate for first timers with heavy luggage.

 

 

 

Print and present to taxi driver (in case you get lost):