Fashion is high priority in Korea with many international brands and local creations all crowded in one place, catering to the local fashion fanatics and foreign visitors. Myeong-dong is a place for the in thing right now, Cheongdam-dong for a more luxury approach and Hongdae for the vintage approach, while wholesale areas such as Dongdaemun and Namdaemun markets must definitely be visited.

Myeong-dong has some of the top notch shopping malls. H&M, Zara, Nike, UNIQLO, Lacoste, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Forever 21 and Bulgari are common shopping spots here with some even having more than one outlet. There is also the Lotte department store that is perfect for some duty free shopping. If you are a tourist in Korea then there are plenty of discounts you can avail yourself of.

A more hip and happening place to hang out and shop would be Sinchon. Because of its close proximity to many universities, Sinchon is literally swarming with those in their early twenties or even younger. Because of this the shops here also cater to a younger audience in terms of their products but let that not stop you. If you are young at heart then you should give this place a try.

Hongdae has boutiques that offer reasonably priced clothing and accessory items. More for those with a certain creative flair, the vintage and indie inspired wares here are truly lovely. Intricate leather ware, brass items, jewellery, local art and calligraphy pieces and such things can be found at Itaewon.

Another speciality is the Youngsan Electronics Market. Regarded as Asia’s largest electronic market it has over 5,000 stores in approximately 22 buildings and would be any tech lover’s paradise. With various gadgets that will keep you excited if you are in to electronic items, you can spend hours here.

Of course visiting all these places and spending countless hours mean finding convenient accommodation. Spending not too much on your stay also gives you more money to shop. So checking out the many Seoul serviced apartments is something you should do. Somerset Palace Seoul is centrally located and will ensure that you don’t regret not staying at a hotel. It is a popular choice Seoul apartment.