Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage
Jongno-gu
Gyeonghuigung Palace featuring heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Jongno-gu

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

4.5/5(35 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market

5/5(2 reviews)

Make sure you come hungry to this buzzing market, which is famed for its great street food and is one of the oldest markets in Seoul.

Gwangjang Market
Insadong showing art and interior views

Insa-dong

4/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Insa-dong
Cheonggyecheon showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Cheonggyecheon

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

฿2,740
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

฿2,775
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

฿1,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

฿236
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour in Seoul

฿2,496
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour in Seoul
Best experience of Half Day Seoul Tour

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

฿1,734
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿14,657 per night from 7 May to 8 May
฿14,657
฿16,123 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Five star delux
"Fabulous location, wonderful staff and highly creative appointments in and out of the room. Great food, great place"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Hanok Hotel DAAM
Hanok Hotel DAAM
3 out of 5
19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿2,609 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿2,609
฿2,870 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (208 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! It was a lot more modern than I expected based on the pictures, but the lobby area was very nice and spacious, and the dorm-style beds were also quite big with very comfortable mattresses. The bathroom was also very large with many shower stalls and toilet stalls available. The reception ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Hanok Hotel DAAM
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,878 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿3,878
฿4,266 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,149 reviews)
Good location but slightly small rooms
"Great location in Seoul- really easy to walk to places nearby or catch the bus. The service here was great- the cleanliness of the rooms was spot on. The only downside was the rooms being a bit small, but overall pretty good experience."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿4,441 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿4,441
฿4,886 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,129 reviews)
"Location was good just 5 min walking distance to Anguk station. Nearby to Gyeongbokgung Palace and many cafe."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿3,776 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿3,776
฿4,154 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (669 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance to subway and other nearby areas. The hotel is clean and staff are very nice."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,373 per night from 14 May to 15 May
฿6,373
฿7,010 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,240 reviews)
"Great place perfectly located"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong
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Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong

Jongno-gu Travel Guide