Neighborhood: Insadong

Also called: N/A

Pros: 

• This area is very central to a number of fun things to do, from palaces and temples to markets and museums.
• There are eons of food options.
• It is possible to stay in an area of the neighborhood that is less touristy, so you pay less for housing and food, but are still near everything.
• In that slightly off-center part of the neighborhood, you can see what real life is like for many Koreans.
• The public transit line right in the center of the neighborhood (Jonno-3-(sam)-gam) is on multiple subway lines, making it easy to get around.
• It is very clean… though that is true of most of Seoul.
• It is safe… though that is true of most of Seoul.

Cons: 

• If you want to stay near many expats and non-food-related nightlife (read: clubs), you should not stay here; go to Itaewon.

Should You Stay There?

Yes. It doesn’t matter if this is a short or long stay: this neighborhood is convenient for both.