Jung-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
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.
Namdaemun Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Namdaemun Market. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, a popular green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Seoul City Hall
After visiting Seoul City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Myeongdong Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Myeongdong Cathedral. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Learn about the events happening in Dongdaemun Design Plaza during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Jung-gu
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great location, clean, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Everything from the kind and courteous housekeeping staff to the reception staff. The hotel is not one to miss out on. The breakfast was spectacular also, plenty of choice and well worth the money paid for it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Breakfast was good. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Royal Hotel Seoul
The location is extremely convenient, and the accommodation quality and overall environment are comfortable, making it an excellent alternative to a five-star hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Shilla Seoul
Staying on the executive floor give you access to exquisite food that you will not find in any other hotel executive lounge. You don’t even have to go to dinner at night after attending happy hour in the lounge. Everything is so elegant and the staff is so attentive. Best executive lounge ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Location , staff, cleanliness, convenience ....alll 5 *, the hotel to stay if it's your 1st trip to Seoul. Metro station , starbucks, great local coffee shop steps from the hotel. With excellent shopping and night markets as well as food/ dining within a 200m walk. Coin laundry, gym, 7 -11 within ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jung-gu
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the 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.
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.
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 Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
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.
