Originally Posted by
The.walker
Would you recommend Hongdae or Myeongdong? We were considering Myeongdong... Also, specific name of the train station would be appreciated so that we can book a hotel in walking distance.
We are planning on checking in, taking a shower, going out for a stroll/checking out street food scene, going back to the hotel to sleep for a few hours and depending on how early we can wake up, checking out 1/2 spots before heading back to the airport to board our 1 pm flight.
Korea is DEAD in the mornings. Meaning, nothing is really open. Maybe a Starbucks or Paris Baguette or a Korean soup place that's 24 hours. Nothing gets started til 11 AM. Some tourist sites are open a little before that, just depends on the place and the day so check their website carefully. That's why I suggested Hongdae - more to do at night when you have time and things are open. In the morning, you would maybe get to see one place if even that in central Seoul. Hongdae will be VERY quiet before 11 AM for sure.