Originally Posted by
CanuckFlyHigh
Thanks everyone. Just for clarity, I want the OPPOSITE of Times Square in NYC. Gangnam sounds like that area? I have also enjoyed reading about itaewon and it sounds interesting to us. It is surprising to me how far apart all of the interesting neighborhoods are, but that's ok. More time for exploring!
I don't want to get caught in the super touristy area. And I would rather not pick a location that is "in between." I want to be immersed in one great neighborhood, and I can travel to others for day trips.
Thanks as always for your tips and advice. I always find the best advice from the FT community.
FYI, while things may seem far, Seoul is actually a fairly small city. Keep in mind, Taxis are very affordable so don't just look at travel times via trains/bus. My preferred hotel while in Seoul is the Conrad which is out in Yeouido (not really close to anything), and it's usually less than $15 to get to any part of Seoul I need to be; not during rush hour of course.