iGotTripSeoul Solo Traveler Trip Budget
Seoul is the city where budget and comfort overlap: ₩1,000 subway rides, all-you-can-eat barbecue for under ₩20,000, and free hanbok rentals that unlock discounted palace entry. Our 2026 preset maps the T-money economy — where a great trip costs less than you think.
QUICK STATS (Solo Traveler, standard, 5 days)
Category Breakdown
Group Size Comparison
| Group Size | Total | Per Person | Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveler | ₩1,566,675 | ₩1,566,675 | ₩313,335 |
| Couple | ₩2,658,150 | ₩1,329,075 | ₩531,630 |
| Family of 4 | ₩4,841,100 | ₩1,210,275 | ₩968,220 |
Sample 5-Day Itinerary & Daily Budget
- ₩699,170
Day 1: Myeongdong & arrival
- AREX airport express
- Myeongdong street food
- N Seoul Tower sunset
✈️ Flight ₩472,500🏨 Accommodation ₩108,000🍱 Food ₩47,250🚃 Transport ₩13,500🎫 Activities ₩13,235☕ Cafe ₩16,200💰 Buffer ₩28,485 - ₩253,141
Day 2: Palaces & Hanok village
- Gyeongbokgung changing of guard
- Bukchon Hanok Village alleys
- Insadong tea house
🏨 Accommodation ₩108,000🍱 Food ₩47,250🚃 Transport ₩13,500🎫 Activities ₩39,706☕ Cafe ₩16,200💰 Buffer ₩28,485 - ₩253,141
Day 3: Hongdae & markets
- Gwangjang market bindaetteok
- Hongdae indie street
- Han River picnic
🏨 Accommodation ₩108,000🍱 Food ₩47,250🚃 Transport ₩13,500🎫 Activities ₩39,706☕ Cafe ₩16,200💰 Buffer ₩28,485 - ₩247,847
Day 4: Gangnam or day trip
- Coex Starfield Library
- Lotte World Tower observatory
- Suwon Hwaseong fortress
🏨 Accommodation ₩108,000🍱 Food ₩47,250🚃 Transport ₩13,500🎫 Activities ₩34,412☕ Cafe ₩16,200💰 Buffer ₩28,485 - ₩113,376
Day 5: Shopping & departure
- Dongdaemun late-night shopping
- Olive Young haul
- Incheon departure
🍱 Food ₩47,250🚃 Transport ₩13,500🎫 Activities ₩7,941☕ Cafe ₩16,200💰 Buffer ₩28,485
Seoul Solo Traveler Budget FAQ
Is this budget accurate?
It's a reference estimate based on typical category prices by travel style. Actual costs vary with season, exchange rate, and personal habits. Use it as a starting point and edit any line.
How is the budget calculated?
We multiply per-night accommodation by (days - 1), per-day categories by total days, and flight by travelers. A buffer percentage is added as a separate category.
Are flights included?
Yes — a preset round-trip flight per person is included. You can edit the amount to match your actual booking.
Is my data stored when I share?
No server storage. The budget is encoded into the URL hash. Anyone with the link sees the same numbers. Don't enter personal information.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes. Click the Excel button to download a .xlsx file with summary and category breakdown.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the planner is mobile-first and works in any modern mobile browser.
Do I need to log in?
No login required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
How much does a Seoul trip cost?
A 5-day standard-style Seoul trip for 2 runs about ₩2,658,150 total. Budget travelers can do it for ₩1,200,000 — Seoul is one of Asia's best-value capitals.
Should I get a T-money card?
Yes — a T-money card saves ₩100 per subway/bus ride and works nationwide on transit and in convenience stores. Load it at any station kiosk; the card itself is ₩2,500.
Is Seoul expensive for food?
Not at all. A full kimbap roll is ₩3,000, bibimbap ₩8,000-12,000, and K-BBQ for two runs ₩25,000-40,000. Convenience-store dosirak lunchboxes are ₩4,000 and genuinely good.
When is the cheapest time to visit Seoul?
Late January-February (post-holiday) and July-August see the lowest hotel rates — often 30-40% off. Avoid Chuseok and Lunar New Year weeks when domestic travel spikes.
Is Seoul safe for solo travelers?
Seoul is one of Asia's safest capitals for solo travel. The subway runs late, CCTV is everywhere, and jjimjilbang (Korean spas) offer cheap overnight stays. Learn 'hwaiting' and a few Hangul characters for menus.
Best family-friendly areas in Seoul?
Lotte World (indoor theme park), the Children's Grand Park, and Gyeongbokgung with free hanbok rentals are family favorites. Stay in Myeongdong or Hongdae for walkable dinners and easy subway access with kids.
Couple trip budget tips for Seoul?
Book a twin in a Myeongdong guesthouse (₩40,000-60,000/night), share a T-money card, and do one fancy K-BBQ in Gangnam. Han River picnic with delivery fried chicken is a romantic cheap date.