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Seoul is an international hub with direct access from many major Asian cities, appealing to the FOBISIA network and others. Flights and accommodation are high quality and offer a variety of styles and price points. Dulwich College Seoul is situated in the heart of the city with immediate access to bus and subway systems. Given below are answers to some frequently asked questions when travelling to Seoul along with six of the most useful apps to download prior to arrival.

 

  • Most passports allow 30-90 day visits to South Korea visa-free.

    Check with your travel agent, embassy or below: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/om-en/wpge/m_11051/contents.do#:~:text=Visitors%20who%20plan%20to%20stay,remunerative%20activities%20during%20their%20stay.

  • Arriving in Korea

    Seoul has 2 airports: Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. Taxis can be easily found at the arrivals of both Seoul airports.

    Travel Options: https://airport.kr/ap_ko/971/subview.do

    At the airports all taxi ranks are clearly signposted. Move to the queue for Seoul. International taxis will speak multiple languages and are slightly more expensive. White taxis are standard fare and black or jumbo taxis are deluxe. Payments can be made by cash or card at the end of the journey. Have the name of your hotel in Korean to show the English-speaking taxi rank manager or driver (see your hotel website for this). Taxis are 60,000-80,000won to get to central Seoul. All taxis run on a metered system.

    The airport bus is cost effective and drops at major locations throughout the city (airport.kr). Tickets can be booked in advance or in the airport arrival halls.

    A fast train (the AREX) operates every 20 mins to and from Incheon’s international terminals. Tickets are roughly 10,000 won each way and it takes approximately 60 mins to travel from Incheon to Seoul Station. There is wifi and USB chargers in the carriages.

  • Our school is located in the heart of Seoul, just south of the Han river in Seochu-gu. Here is the school address in English and Korean:

     

    Dulwich College Seoul

    6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-Gil Seocho-gu

    Seoul Korea 06504

    Reception Tel: 02-3015-8500

     

    덜위치칼리지서울

    서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 15길 6

  • These hotels are within a 15-20 minute taxi ride of DCSL:

    JW Marriott (5 star+)
    https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seljw-jw-marriott-hotel-seoul/overview/

    Mondrian Seoul Itaewon Hotel (5 star) - Bus Service to/from Dulwich College Seoul

    Booking link : [Mondrian Seoul Itaewon] (ambatel.com)

    Booking dates : 2025/02/19  to  2025/02/25

    Booking inquiries: +82 (0)2-2076-2001~2 / Hannah.BACK@accor.com

    Toyoko Inn Seoul (3 star)
    https://www.toyoko-inn.com/index.php/eng/search/detail/00282/

    Glad Yeouido (3 star) - Bus Service to/from Dulwich College Seoul
    https://www.glad-hotels.com/yeouido/index.do?locale=en

    L7 Gangnam (4 star)
    https://www.lottehotel.com/gangnam-l7/en.html

    Nine Tree Premier Yongsan Seoul (4 star) https://www.rokaushotel.com/view/index.do?SS_SVC_LANG_CODE=ENG

  • February in Seoul sees temperatures range from an average high of 4°C (39°F) to an average low of -7°C (19°F). Days tend to be clear, dry and cold. Travellers could expect light rain or a small amount of snow in Seoul. A warm jacket, hat and gloves are advised for visitors, especially in the crisp evenings.

  • Korean Won is approximately 1000KWon = 0.75US$

     ApplePay is increasingly widely used in Korea, and credit/debit cards are the usual form of payment even for small amounts in shops, taxis, restaurants and hotels. Korean cash is readily accepted though.

    There is an ATM situated outside Dulwich College Seoul.

  • Fast, safe and efficient public transport is standard around the city of Seoul. The subway, buses and taxis are easily accessible on English language apps. All proposed hotels are within 15 minutes of the campus.

    Dulwich College is 50 mins by taxi/60 mins by deluxe bus from the Incheon International Airport and 25 mins by taxi/30mins by deluxe bus to Gimpo Airport (northern Asia routes).

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