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 top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
After visiting Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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 culturally rich 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 family-friendly 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 culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Jung-gu

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Room was super, great staff, very happy about everything except weather. Too cold but very sunny. I like it
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Staff was helpful (and I leaned on them a lot. The facility was and well thought out for the longer term traveler.The neighborhood was a little disorienting. The”front” of the hotel opens up to a maze of small pathways and temporary construction walkways. One is reasonably close to what you want ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good. Clean, good amenities. I like that they have laundry facilities with good washer and dryer. The concierge on the ground level was very helpful ( he is wearing glasses). He helped us in navigating our way in Myeondong.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
This was the best 4-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The room was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful, they even helping booked some of the tours. Location wa super convenient. I would totally stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 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 Migliore Mall 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.
