Jongno-gu
Seoul
Visit Jongno-gu
Popular places to visit
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.
Dongdaemun Market Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Dongdaemun Market Mall during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Insa-dong
You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Gwangjang Market
Make sure you come hungry to this buzzing market, which is famed for its great street food and is one of the oldest markets in Seoul.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
"Great staff. Clean room. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
"Breakfast buffet had vegan options, however, the daily offering was minimal. Given the few options, what was offered was very delicious, just had to eat a lot of 2 or 3 items. No protein offering on my second day. Tofu would have been nice besides nuts."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Le Mong Hotel
"The breakfast was good. They had a variety of korean and western breakfast. Rooms were clean and the staff were friendly."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
"Five out of five. Amazing breakfast, beautiful facilities."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
"A fantastic area to stay in, we were lucky enough to be there during the lantern festival and the parade went right past the hotel. So much to see, do and eat in the area too. Rooms are basic but spacious. Would stay again!"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
"Excellent stay, perfect location, nice spacious room!"
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu
Insa-dong
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Sogong-dong
Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Myeong-dong
Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.
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 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.
