How to Visit Seoul in 7 Days with One Backpack – Packing Tips and Travel Itinerary

✈️ Smart packing tips & complete travel itinerary

Want to explore Seoul without a suitcase? It's possible ... with the right backpack and a good strategy!
In this article, we share with you our ideal itinerary for visiting Seoul in 7 days , and above all how to fit everything into a single backpack (spoiler: we use the Skybag 😉).

🎒 Why travel light in Seoul?

• Korean transport is ultra-efficient, but crowded: a compact bag is more practical.

• Lots of stairs in the subways (not always elevators).

• Koreans are stylish: having a well-organized and uncluttered bag is a real plus.

• Less luggage = more freedom of movement and zero stress on the plane .

🧳 1. What to pack in one backpack for 7 days in Seoul?

✅ Complete minimalist packing list:

👕 Clothing:

• 3 breathable t-shirts

• 1 stylish shirt or top for going out

• 1 sweatshirt or light jacket

• 1 pair of pants + 1 pair of shorts

• 1 pair of leggings (if sports or hiking activities)

• 4 pairs of underwear / 3 pairs of socks

• 1 pair of sneakers + 1 pair of lightweight sandals

🧼 Hygiene & accessories:

• Travel-sized toiletry bag

• Microfiber towel

• Essential medicine pouch

• Korean adapter

• Cables + power bank

🎒 Tip:

With Skybag's FlatVac™ compression system , you can reduce the volume of your clothes by up to 57%. You save space for a souvenir or two 🧋.

🗓️ 2. 7-day itinerary in Seoul (tested & approved)

Day 1: Arrival + Hongdae district

• Local street food, young atmosphere

• Moving into your accommodation

• Tip: Buy a T-money card for the subway

Day 2: Palaces and tradition

• Gyeongbokgung Palace (hanbok rental available!)

• Bukchon Hanok Village

• Tea House in Insadong

Day 3: Chill & shopping day

• Namsan Park + N-Seoul Tower

• Myeongdong for shopping and Korean cosmetics

• Traditional massage or spa (jjimjilbang)

Day 4: Culture and cafes

• Museum of Contemporary Art or Leeum Museum

• Trendy Garosugil neighborhood

• Dinner at a Korean BBQ 🇰🇷🥩

Day 5: Day in the suburbs

• Excursion to Suwon or the traditional Korean Folk Village

• Return to Gangnam in the evening

Day 6: DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

• Organized tour to visit the North Korean border (advance reservation required)

Day 7: Final discoveries & souvenir shopping

• Ikseon-dong district (small shops and cafes)

• Last tour at Gwangjang Market

• Easy check-out: your Skybag is already ready!

💡 Travel tips with Skybag

• Compression without pump = instant space saving

• Separate shoe compartment : perfect after a day in the mountains or shopping

• Integrated USB-C port : charge on the go

• Anti-theft secret pocket : practical for passport and cash

✨ Conclusion: Less weight, more experiences

With a well-designed bag, traveling 7 days in Seoul becomes a real nomadic pleasure . No stress at the airport, no suitcase to drag around on the subway, and above all... more freedom to fully enjoy yourself !