"Seoul Taxi Guide for Tourists"

Common Taxi Routes Tourists Use in Seoul (and How to Take Them Smoothly)

Here are the routes I drive most often for visitors, with a few practical tips to make each trip easier.

1) Incheon Airport (ICN) ↔ Seoul (Myeongdong / Hongdae / Gangnam)

- Best for: luggage, late-night/early-morning arrivals, groups.

- Tip: Tell the driver your **hotel name + neighborhood** (e.g., “Myeongdong Lotte Hotel”) or show the **map pin** in Uber/UT.

2) Myeongdong ↔ Gyeongbokgung Palace / Bukchon Hanok Village / Insadong

- Best for: first-time sightseeing day.

- Tip: These areas have narrow roads and busy pedestrian zones—set pickup/drop-off at a **main road corner** nearby if traffic is heavy.

3) Hongdae / Sinchon ↔ Itaewon / Namsan (N Seoul Tower)

- Best for: nightlife + views.

- Tip: After dinner hours, request pickup on a **side street** (apps help a lot here).

4) Gangnam ↔ COEX Mall / Bongeunsa Temple / Apgujeong-Rodeo

- Best for: shopping, cafes, modern Seoul.

- Tip: In Gangnam, intersections are big—use a **specific building name** (COEX, a hotel, or a subway exit area) to avoid circling.

5) Dongdaemun (DDP) ↔ Myeongdong / Seoul Station

- Best for: late shopping and quick transfers.

- Tip: Late at night, taxis can be in high demand—Uber/UT can save time versus street-hailing.

6) Seoul Station ↔ Hotels (City Hall / Myeongdong / Hongdae)

- Best for: travelers arriving by KTX/AREX.

- Tip: Seoul Station has multiple pickup areas—follow the app pin carefully or move to a clear taxi stand area.