Deoksugung Palace was just a walking distance from where we were staying in Myeongdong. It is one of the major palaces in Seoul and  we chose this place to visit because aside from its distance it is a bit less crowded than the others. The compound was small compared to the rest but it was enough for us to see and experience what is inside the compound.








It was a nice to see the changing of guards in the palace. They were fully dressed in traditional attire with vibrant colors. The drumbeats and chants really caught our attention and kept us following them to the gates. The activity lasted just a couple of minutes and for me it was the highlight of all the things happened in the palace.

Aside from the place inside, the walls outside is one of the attraction in Seoul since it is the film location of Goblin - a popular K-drama. We had a wonderful walk along the street as the weather was cool and the leaves was started to change to yellow.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a modern hub for design related shows, exhibitions and other events. Designed by the well renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, this massive structure is an architectural masterpiece. It comprises of 5 halls: Art Hall, Museum, Design Lab, Design Market, and History and Culture Park. Personally, this is on top of my list to visit in Seoul since I love architecture and was blown away by its intricate details and curves.




How to get to DDP? Well, from our hotel (Metro Hotel) we took a short walk to Euljiro 1-ga Station and entered entrance 5. We then headed to Platform 2 and stopped at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (3 stations away) and took exit 1. From the exit gate, you can already see the grounds.

Traveling with a baby is quite difficult when not well-planned. Anything could happen when things get uncomfortable with them or for us our daughter, Maya. We don't want her to get stressed-out so we can all enjoy our vacation. A happy baby means happy parents!

After a lot of research we came across with Metro Hotel in Myeongdong. It has a great review and the location was perfect for us. It is near to a subway, bus station and outside was full of restaurants. Aside from that, based on the  reviews, the staff are fluent in English. So, we decided to book this hotel.


Upon arrival in the hotel we were not disappointed with the reception. They speak English fluently and even gave stickers for Maya to play with. The hotel is just beside Starbucks and 711 on the other side. In fact, the hotel has an access door to these shops, what a treat! You don't have to go outside the hotel itself.



The hotel has 9 floors in total. They have amenities like The Clubhouse (where buffet breakfast is served), gym, laundry room, family room, terrace lounge, smoking lounge, playroom, pc corner and customer service office.




Breakfast buffet is served on 9th floor with a view of the neighborhood. What we liked most was that they serve porridge and soup for babies. They have high chairs, utensils and wipes for Maya. What a comfort! Add to that was the amazing view from the top while having delicious breakfast.








The terrace lounge is on the second floor where you can have coffee or tea or just enjoy the view outside.




What we liked the most is that they have a playroom. Maya had a good time playing with the toys.








We were glad to know that they have stroller for rent too so we rented out one during our stay there.