[Layover in Seoul] 5 Things to Do If You Have 10 hours in Seoul

If you have approximately 10 hours layover in Incheon International Airport, you might not want to just stay in the airport 'til your next flight. So, if you are wondering what you can do during 10 hours in Korea, here are some recommendations for you to utilize your 10 hours by exploring Seoul.

To be exact, you can spend 10 hours in Korea by exploring Hongdae. Hongdae is the area where you can find almost everything such as shopping, restaurants, cafes, street art, cinemas etc.

(1) Take Airport Railroad AREX to Hongik University Station (Hongdae)

Airport Railroad AREX Train 

Airport Railroad AREX All Stop Train

First of all, upon arriving in Incheon International Airport, take the Airport Railroad AREX All Stop Train to Hongik University Station. It takes less than 58 mins and it costs less than KRW5,000 to get to Hongik University Station! Airport Railroad AREX is the most comfortable and convenient, cheapest and fastest way to get to downtown Seoul.

To find out more about how to take Airport Railroad AREX All-Stop Train, go to http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/07/information-of-arex-station-incheon.html

(2) Must-Eat in Hongdae

You must be feeling hungry after a long hour flight. How about tasting some scrumptious korean meal? Once you arrived in Hongik University Station, we recommend you to try out the must-eat korean food in Hongdae.

< Made by OZ >

This is for cheese lovers! 

Types of Menu:

1 - Squid (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)

2 - Squid + meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)

3 - Chicken meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)

Address: 358-36 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: 02-3144-3922
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 22:30
Getting here: Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX), Exit 9

For more information about Made by OZ Restaurant,

go to http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/06/hongdae-restaurant-made-by-oz.html

< Saemaul Restaurant - Korean BBQ >

Korean BBQ is one of the must-eat when you visit Korea. Although you are just spending few hours in Korea, this is definitely "the one" food you must try.

Saemaul Restaurant Hongdae - Korean BBQ

Price: Thin sliced pork (KRW 9,000/150g)

Be it lunch or dinner, you can eat this too! Add on their 7-minute Kimchi Stew and eat it with rice and meat. This will make you miss Korean food after you have left Korea.

Address: 331-18 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Directions: Take Airport Railroad to Hongik University Station, Exit 8.

For more information about Saemaul Restaurant,

go to http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/07/hongdae-saemaul-restaurant-korean-bbq.html

(3) Visit Trick Eye Museum

Trick Eye Museum is world’s first museum to apply AR technology to artworks. Download the TrickEye App and experience a different effect on your photos! Prepare your phone and camera as you will be taking alot of photos here.

Trick Eye Museum, Hongdae

Price for Trick Eye Museum + Ice Museum:
KRW 18,000 (Adult)
KRW 12,000 (Children - Under 18)


Address: B2 floor, Seogyo Plaza 20 Hongikro 3gil, Mapogu, Seoul.
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:00)
Getting here: Take Airport Railroad Line to Hongik University Station, get off at Exit 9.

To read more about Trick Eye Museum,

go to http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/06/trick-eye-museum-in-hongdae.html

(4) Try the Famous Dessert - Kiss the Tiramisu Ice-cream

Kiss the Tiramisu, Hongdae

Price: Tiramisu Ice-cream KRW4,900.

Summer or Winter, this is the favourite ice-cream of many people including Koreans! Do not miss this if you are in Hongdae.

For more information about Kiss the Tiramisu Ice-cream,

go to  http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/06/famous-dessert-in-hongdae-kiss-tiramisu.html

(5) Visit Kakao Friends Flagship Store

If you like cute stuff, this is the place you should visit! Buy some Kakao Friends merchandise and give it to your friends as a gifts. There is a cafe on 3rd floor too! Be sure to grab a cup of coffee before moving on to next destination.

Kakao Friends Flagship Store is located just outside Exit 8 of Hongik University Station. 

Address: 162 Yanghwa-ro (Donggyo-dong Dae-ah Building), Mapo-gu, Seoul 
Contact Number: +82-2-6010-0104
Operating Hours: 10:30-22:00
Getting here: Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX), Exit 8

To read more about Kakao Friends Flagship Store,

go to http://arexkorea.blogspot.my/2017/06/kakao-friends-flagship-store-near-korea.html

Once you are done eating and sightseeing in Hongdae, take the Airport Railroad AREX to Incheon International Airport and proceed to your next flight. :)