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South Korea — overrated?

Started by LiverpoolLee · 10 Mar 2026 · 854 views

LiverpoolLee member
#1
10 Mar 2026 at 14:13
Planning my first trip to South Korea in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.

My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?

I'm coming from the US and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in South Korea.

Thanks for any help!

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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KiwiKen member
#2
10 Mar 2026 at 21:46
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DallasDon member
#3
10 Mar 2026 at 21:59
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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BostonBrady member
#4
11 Mar 2026 at 05:24
Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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CanuckTraveller member
#5
11 Mar 2026 at 10:50
I was there in February and prices were great value.

Spent about $110/day all-in. Quality was excellent.

My tip: avoid weekends.
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PortlandPaul member
#6
11 Mar 2026 at 15:28
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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MapleLeafMike member
#7
11 Mar 2026 at 16:53
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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OttawaOliver member
#8
11 Mar 2026 at 17:29
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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OttawaOliver member
#9
12 Mar 2026 at 01:18
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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OzzieTravels member
#10
12 Mar 2026 at 04:02
This matches my experience. South Korea is great value.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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EuroExplorer member
#11
12 Mar 2026 at 13:59
Did you feel safe walking around at night?

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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MelbourneMarc member
#12
12 Mar 2026 at 16:07
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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CalgaryKevin member
#13
12 Mar 2026 at 20:01
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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AtlantaAce member
#14
12 Mar 2026 at 20:12
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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NashvilleNate member
#15
13 Mar 2026 at 04:49
This matches my experience. South Korea is great value.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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ChicagoChris member
#16
13 Mar 2026 at 10:44
Quick question — how was the hotel security?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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HalifaxHarry member
#17
13 Mar 2026 at 15:37
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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PhillyFred member
#18
13 Mar 2026 at 19:27
I was there in February and prices were great value.

Spent about $117/day all-in. Quality was excellent.

My tip: go early evening for best selection.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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PortlandPaul member
#19
13 Mar 2026 at 22:10
I was there in March and prices were exactly as described.

Spent about $89/day all-in. Quality was good.

My tip: midweek is golden hour.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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BerlinBound member
#20
13 Mar 2026 at 22:20
Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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