Jongno-gu

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek
Gyeonghuigung Palace which includes heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Statue of Sejong the Great showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

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

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun which includes art

Gwanghwamun

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 Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek

Gwangjang Market

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 which includes interior views and art

Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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

Cheonggyecheon

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

Cheonggyecheon

Things to do

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

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

￥11,815
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip

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

￥7,385
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

￥19,052
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host
Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

￥10,532
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night
Night Market Food Tour in Seoul

Night Market Food Tour in Seoul

￥10,781
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour in Seoul
Half day Morning Seoul City Tour

Half day Morning Seoul City Tour

￥6,646
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half day Morning Seoul City Tour
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Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4 out of 5
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥15,102 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
￥15,102
￥16,612 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
"Everything was walkable and close to all three subway lines. Food options were great. My only issue was our room was quite tight with no storage options so our clothing either stayed"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥17,486 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
￥17,486
￥19,235 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,124 reviews)
Good Stay, No Big Complaints
"Stayed here during the summer for about a week with my girlfriend. The hotel is in a good location close to a lot of touristy spots. Service was great and (mostly) speaks English. Our room was cozy and had a great view of the city. They gave us the choice of either a view of the temple with a bathtub ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥75,350 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥75,350
￥82,885 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"It's a great location in Seoul. There's a nice river walk just a few blocks away. It's not too far to Myeongdong, but also doesn't have the hustle and bustle of that area, either. The hotel also has a great hidden "Speakeasy" bar. You'll have to ask in order to find it. This was our second stay ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank

Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank

2 out of 5
10, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Seoul
The price is ￥11,561 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
￥11,561
￥12,717 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"I had a very comfortable stay. The bathtub and shower room being separate was a bit inconvenient."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank
Hotel Venue G

Hotel Venue G

3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥7,829 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥7,829
￥9,616 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,152 reviews)
"There are bus and subway stops near by the hotel, so it’s very convenient to access to various locations in Seoul. About 100 meters from the hotel, there is a 7-11, where you can buy accessories, like toothpaste, toothbrush, and disposable slippers, where are not provided by the hotel. About 300 ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hotel Venue G
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

3 out of 5
26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ￥17,551 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
￥17,551
￥19,306 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Helpful staff, large clean rooms, and excellent location."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
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Other neighborhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

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

Sogong-dong

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

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

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

Myeong-dong
These mung bean pancakes

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 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

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