Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage
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Gyeonghuigung Palace featuring heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
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Popular places to visit

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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
Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

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

Find out about the history of Seoul when you take a trip to Gwanghwamun. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market

During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gwangjang Market. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gwangjang Market
Insadong showing art and interior views

Insa-dong

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
Cheonggyecheon showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Cheonggyecheon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cheonggyecheon during your travels in Seoul. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Cheonggyecheon

Top hotels in Jongno-gu

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 2.714.707 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.714.707 ₫
2.986.178 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
"The hotel was modern and in a good location."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.933.789 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.933.789 ₫
3.227.168 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,123 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 14.287.934 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
14.287.934 ₫
15.716.727 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful place with great staff, great amenities for a very comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is 3.238.598 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.238.598 ₫
3.562.458 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (816 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was abundant, delicious, and offered a range of healthy choices!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
N285 Hotel Insadong

N285 Hotel Insadong

2 out of 5
423 Samil-daero, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 2.438.474 ₫ per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
2.438.474 ₫
2.682.321 ₫ total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (406 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

N285 Hotel Insadong
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

5 out of 5
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 7.620.231 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
7.620.231 ₫
9.220.480 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Direct link to Dongdaemun Station, walk to station in about 1 minute."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
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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 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
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

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