Jongno-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Jongno-gu
Popular places to visit
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.
Gwanghwamun
You can learn more about the history of Seoul when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Gwanghwamun. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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 family-friendly area.
Dongdaemun Market Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dongdaemun Market Mall during your visit to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Insa-dong
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gwangjang Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gwangjang Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Good stay, but room is too small
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Beautiful and spacious room. Wonderful breakfast buffet, really nice and big gym.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Great stay at Orakai Hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and the staff were polite and helpful throughout my stay. Excellent location with easy access to transportation, cafes, and shops. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Rian
Bed was a bit hard and stiff, but quality service from staff and everything else was excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
N285 Hotel Insadong
Great location
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu
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.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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.
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.
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.
