The Best Hotels in Jongno-dong, Seoul - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
BlueDuck Hotel	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 87 reviews	View
Stay SAI	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
HotelArrive Seoulful	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 54 reviews	View
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 405 reviews	View
OnKorea Stay	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View

Where to stay in Jongno-dong

Find the best Jongno-dong areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

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A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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Dongdaemun-gu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

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Yongsan-gu

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

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Top Jongno-dong Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"I liked this hotel. It was in a convenient spot. It was clean and a comfortable stay with my 2 friends. The staff were nice and helpful. I would recommend this hotel!"

Lotte Hotel World

8/10 Good

"I will not return to this hotel in the future. The negative aspects of this hotel negate the all the positive things about it for me. The hotel is neither close to gangnam or gangbuk. It is quite a distance away from most of the attraction sites in Gangbuk (easily taking 50-55mins using subway and walking). I will choose to stay either at Gangnam or close to attraction sites in Gangbuk the next time. More importantly, the staff are unhelpful. Polite but unhelpful. I don’t think it is individual staff necessarily. there is no concept of hospitality across all front desk staff. I find their lack of caring profoundly upsetting. I’ve contacted the hotel 4-5days prior to our arrival enquiring if we could check in early because we had a dentist appointment at 2:30pm after arriving from Australia at the hotel in late morning and would like to have a short rest before getting to the dentist. They sent a very standardised email advising they cannot guarantee an early check in and it will depend on availability. On the day of arrival, they advised there is no availability and they were going to check us in only after 3. There was no offer to use their changing room and shower in their swimming pool to freshen ourselves up or offer of contacting us earlier than 3 if a room was to become available.instead I was told if I want to check in early, I need to pay for a day which got me thinking that they do have rooms available but just don’t want us to check in a couple of hrs early."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

8/10 Good

"Good central location but the walk to the subway is too long. The room is smaller than expected and the bathroom is not separate from the bed area. An awkward design. I mentioned to the front desk and showed some pictures, that the shower wand holder was loose on the wall, nothing was done to correct the problem. I also mentioned the mold on the bathroom wall near the soap dispensers. The solution was that housekeeping scrubbed the mold with a toothpick and left the dirty toothpick on my scrub sponge."

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

8/10 Good

"Stay was comfortable and the hotel is well located. The rooms are quite old and some upgrading works are needed. Overall it has been a good stay. However, beware that staying here in summer can be a struggle as they do not allow your air conditioning to drop below 24°C. They use central cooling and so our rooms were feeling really stuffy and warm."

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

8/10 Good

"It was a good experience overall but there were some inconsistencies from housekeeper. They took our bathrobes and never gave us replacements right after the first and second day of our stay. They also didnt provide trash bags for the garbages in the bathroom and kitchen except for the first time which feels strange for a 5 star hotel but overall, I am thankful for the job they did helping us clean up the room and there were no other qualms besides that. The washer dryer combo was terrible though and I do not recommend using it unless you plan on being there when it finishes because your clothes will just be a soaking wet mess after the “dry cycle.”"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Jongno-dong?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Seoul's Jongno-dong neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dongdaemun Market Mall and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park as part of your Jongno-dong travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Jongno-dong?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options in Jongno-dong to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seoul area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Jongno-dong, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Jongno-dong.

What are the top things to see and do in Jongno-dong?

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, Heunginjimun Gate and Seoul Fortress Walls are notable landmarks to see while you're in Jongno-dong. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Myeongdong Street, Bukchon Hanok Village and Namdaemun Market. While you're out sightseeing in Seoul, make sure that you visit other sights such as Korea Museum of Modern Costume or Doosan Art Center.

How can I get around Jongno-dong and the greater Seoul area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Jongno 5-ga Station and Dongdaemun Station.

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Our top choices for Jongno-dong hotels

1. Stay5 Jongno

2. BlueDuck Hotel

3. Mumum Jongno

4. HotelArrive Seoulful

5. OnKorea Stay

6. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

7. Just4U

8. Five Hotel Jongno

9. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

10. Nouvelle Hotel and Spa by Anook Seoul Jongro

11. Seoul DDJ STAY

12. ABOUTSTAY DONGDAEMUN

13. NOC33 JONGNO

14. Swiss Motel

15. Travel Monster

16. HOTEL SEPT. JONGNO

17. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

18. Eight Rest Hostel Jong-no

19. LaSeoul Stay Jongno

20. Stay SAI

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Where to stay in Jongno-dong

Myeong-dong

Gangnam-gu

Hongdae

Dongdaemun-gu

Yongsan-gu

Top Jongno-dong Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

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