Hey everyone! So I'm finally planning my trip to Seoul for some treatments and I'm honestly overwhelmed by all the options. I keep hearing about Gangnam and Apgujeong being *the* spots for beauty clinics, but I'm not sure if that's just hype or if they're actually worth staying in those areas?

I'm coming from the US and I'm thinking maybe 10 days total? I want to scope out a few places, get consultations, and just explore while I'm there. Has anyone actually stayed in these neighborhoods before? Are they super expensive for accommodations, or is it manageable? And are the clinics really better concentrated there, or are there other areas that are chill but still have good options?

Also — random question — what's the vibe like in those areas for just hanging out between appointments? I don't want to spend my whole trip in clinics lol. Any favorite neighborhoods that felt more relaxed but still had access to good places? I'm open to staying slightly outside the main areas if it saves money and doesn't make everything harder to get to.

Would love to hear from other international visitors about where you guys stayed and why! TIA 💕