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 culturally rich 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
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
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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Insa-dong

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

฿2,736
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

฿1,065
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

฿2,770
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul Night Tour

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

฿1,558
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

฿237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

฿2,528
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

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 ฿2,746 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿2,746
฿3,077 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (2,078 reviews)
"I really like the location of this property which is closed to all the attraction places. The Sub-way is just around the corner and heaps of dinning and shopping area right in the foot step of this property. A super & eye opening convenient store just located in the same building of this property. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿11,348 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿11,348
฿12,482 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Luxury Hotel in center Seoul
"Luxury hotel in the middle of Seoul. The bed is very comfortable and the room is modern and comfortable. The pool was ok and the Charles H bar was cosy and nice."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿1,627 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿1,627
฿1,817 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
"Enchanting boutique hotel. Felt very upscale. Great area to walk around!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿2,611 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿2,611
฿2,872 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (1,123 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿1,855 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿1,855
฿2,079 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Nice hotel with friendly staff and everything near by for public transport and the food market all good happy to stay there..."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

The Prima Hotel Jongno
Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,047 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿1,047
฿1,312 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It is just next to Cheonggyecheon river. Very close to 2 train stations (Line 1 and Line 2). The busstop is right in front of the hotel, which you could take to most of the tourist areas. The restaurants are about 5-10minitues walk. Myeongdong or Insadong about 20-30 minutes walk. The room doesn't ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

Hotel Venue G
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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 Bosingak Belfry 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
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
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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Chungmu-ro and Korea House are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong

Jongno-gu Travel Guide