- DEC - FEB4°-9°
- MAR - MAY22°-2°
- JUN - AUG28°16°
- SEP - NOV24°-1°
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Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Korean Won
1HKD = 171.29KRW
Official languages
Korean
Best time to visit
JUL
Boryeong Mud Festival
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
6 hours
When departing from Kuala Lumpur
What to know before visiting Seoul
What to expect in Seoul
Seoul is best known for Cultural experiences, Theme parks and Observation decks, with Events & shows and Massages also featuring heavily in bookings. Klook booking data shows demand peaks in November and dips in August, giving the city a clear high-season rhythm that suits festival-going and city views. Travellers choosing between busy months and quieter periods face a timing choice: decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter streets. Klook booking data helps plan around those rhythms when picking activities and shows.
Best months to visit Seoul
November is the clearest peak month for demand, while August is the quietest: Klook booking data records +42% in November and −66% in August versus a typical month. Prices move separately from demand at times — the priciest median prices on Klook fall in September at MYR 93, while the cheapest median prices appear in July at MYR 57. For lower prices and smaller crowds aim for July or April; for peak-season atmosphere pick November.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Busier than usual | MYR 77 |
| February | About average | MYR 81 |
| March | Quieter than usual | MYR 73 |
| April | About average | MYR 57 |
| May | Busier than usual | MYR 61 |
| June | Busier than usual | MYR 57 |
| July | Very quiet | MYR 57 |
| August | Very quiet | MYR 85 |
| September | Quieter than usual | MYR 93 |
| October | Busier than usual | MYR 85 |
| November | Peak demand | MYR 81 |
| December | Busier than usual | MYR 85 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Where to stay in Seoul
Klook booking data shows Jongno as the most affordable district with a typical nightly rate of typically around MYR 357, and Songpa as the priciest at typically around MYR 685, a gap of roughly 48% between them. Jongno tends to suit travellers prioritising lower hotel spend and easy access to cultural sites, while Songpa suits those seeking higher-end hotels and neighbourhood comforts. Klook booking data suggests using these typical nightly rates to match your budget and travel style when choosing where to stay.
Tips for travellers from Malaysia
Most travellers from Malaysia book around 6 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 17 days out, according to Klook booking data. That means you can be flexible and often book experiences a few days before travel, but during November and other busier months it pays to lock in popular tickets earlier. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure slots for Cultural experiences, Theme parks or Events & shows — booking a bit ahead gives peace of mind without over-planning.
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Top destinations
- 1 Starfield Library
- 2 Gyeongbokgung Palace
- 3 Myeong-dong
- 4 Hongdae
- 5 Seongsu-dong
- 6 Lotte World
- 7 Itaewon-dong
- 8 Gangnam-gu
- 9 Bukchon Hanok Village
- 10 Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
- 11 Eunpyeong Hanok Village
- 12 Lotte World Tower
- 13 Ikseondong Hanok Village
- 14 Changdeokgung
- 15 Namsan Cable Car
- 16 Dongdaemun Market
- 17 Namdaemun Market
- 18 Seoul Station
- 19 Seoul Forest Park
- 20 DDP
Top Activities and Tours
- 1 Lotte World Ticket in Seoul
- 2 N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket
- 3 KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket
- 4 Korean Local Sauna and Massage Experience in Seoul
- 5 Handmade Stamp Engraving
- 6 8Seconds Shopping 10% Discount Coupon
- 7 Kpop Dance Class in Seoul (incl. video shooting & editing)
- 8 Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul
- 9 Lotte World Aquarium Tickets
- 10 KOREA SEOUL School Unifrom Rental Jamsil Main Store Lotte World
- 11 Seoul Luggage Delivery | Same-Day Service: Incheon & Gimpo Airport, Seoul Station, Hotels
- 12 Seoul JUNO HAIR Myeongdong Street Branch
- 13 Myeongdong Korea SPA: Relaxation Massage & Signature Care
- 14 Seoul: The Biggest Sea-food Noryangjin Market Tour
- 15 Seoul Private 4 Hour Tour with A Korean Buddy
- 16 Seoul Sky Lotte World Tower Ticket
- 17 SEA LIFE COEX Seoul Aquarium Ticket
- 18 Klook Pass Seoul
- 19 Ulike Spa Premium Private Korean Body Scrub Woman only
- 20 Daiso Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher) in Korea
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
- 2 WECO STAY Myeongdong
- 3 HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
- 4 HOMES Stay Myeongdong
- 5 Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
- 6 UH Suite The Myeongdong
- 7 Koreana Hotel
- 8 Glad Mapo
- 9 SEOUL N HOTEL Dongdaemun
- 10 Rich Diamond Hotel
- 11 Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
- 12 Myeongdong Sunshine Guesthouse
- 13 Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun
- 14 K-Guesthouse Dongdaemun Premium
- 15 Step Inn Myeongdong 1
- 16 Myeongdong MOM House
- 17 G3 Hotel Chungmuro
- 18 Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
- 19 WECO STAY Namsan
- 20 Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
