Insa-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people
Insadong featuring a city and shopping as well as a small group of people
Insadong featuring heritage elements as well as a family
Insadong showing art and interior views
Insadong showing outdoor art

Popular places to visit

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
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Namdaemun Market, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Namdaemun Market
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)

Gyeongbokgung Palace is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Lotte World Tower is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lotte World Tower

Top hotels in Insa-dong

Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 4.461.688 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
4.461.688 ₫
4.907.857 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,348 reviews)
"Very very good location. Clean, big rooms but not to confortable bathroom.."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
3 out of 5
26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 3.142.525 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
3.142.525 ₫
3.456.777 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was very close to shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 4.179.548 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
4.179.548 ₫
4.597.503 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (344 reviews)
"Beautiful room with luxurious bathroom and kitchen area. Loved the extra touches such as the shoe rack, full size refrigerator with free water daily, and the air dresser. Did not like the fact that the second bedroom did not have a door or even a small closet."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 1.930.823 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
1.930.823 ₫
2.123.909 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,545 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast buffet Huge shower with rain head Corner suites a little larger"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 7.138.700 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
7.138.700 ₫
7.852.570 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The Shilla is a luxurious stay and the rooms are fantastic and facilities looked great albeit I did not get a chance to use them during my stay. The downside is the need to pay to access the outdoor pool and how there were several membership areas that meant guests did not have access to."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

The Shilla Seoul
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.553.410 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
3.553.410 ₫
3.908.743 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staffs, spacious and clean room. I am now a regular customer."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
See all 2,091 properties in Insa-dong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around 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 Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple, 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
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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
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
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

Insa-dong Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: