Itaewon

Seoul, South Korea · Yongsan-gu

Historic international neighborhood, diverse food and nightlife.

★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5.0 10 real resident reviews (7 verified)
Transportation
3.9
Daily Life
3.9
Safety
4.4
Education
3.7
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.1
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★★★★☆ Resident Review
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 2.0 years

Family: Single · Work: Songdo · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2024 - 2026

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
3.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Modern apartments with great amenities.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 2.5 years

Family: Single · Work: Gangnam · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2024 - Present

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Modern apartments with great amenities.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

American Expat · Lived in Korea 0.6 years

Family: Couple · Work: Gangnam · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2022 - 2023

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
3.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Friendly neighbors and a strong expat community.

👎 Far from the airport.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Resident Review
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 3.1 years

Family: Family with children · Work: Seoul Station · Car: No · Stayed: 2023 - Present

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
3.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
5.0

👍 Great neighborhood for families, very safe at night.

👎 Limited English signage in smaller shops.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 1.2 years

Family: Single · Work: Gangnam · Car: No · Stayed: 2025 - 2026

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Excellent public transportation, commute was a breeze.

👎 Limited English signage in smaller shops.

Recommends this area

★★★☆☆ Resident Review
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 3.6 years

Family: Couple with children · Work: Yeouido · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2023 - Present

Transport
3.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Close to international schools, made the move much easier.

👎 Rent is quite high compared to other areas.

Recommends this area

★★★★★ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 1.7 years

Family: Family with children · Work: Yeouido · Car: No · Stayed: 2023 - 2025

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
3.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Modern apartments with great amenities.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

American Expat · Lived in Korea 2.2 years

Family: Couple · Work: Jongno · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2025 - 2027

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Modern apartments with great amenities.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 2.6 years

Family: Couple with children · Work: Seoul Station · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2024 - Present

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Great neighborhood for families, very safe at night.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

Canadian Expat · Lived in Korea 2.0 years

Family: Couple · Work: Seoul Station · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2023 - 2025

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Modern apartments with great amenities.

Recommends this area