Jongno-gu

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market showing signage
Jongno-gu
Gyeonghuigung Palace which includes heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Jongno-gu

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

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.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

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.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

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.

Gwangjang Market
Seoul which includes interior views and art

Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Insa-dong
Cheonggyecheon Stream which includes a bridge, a river or creek and a city

Cheonggyecheon

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Cheonggyecheon

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

P4,438
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

P412
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

P4,466
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

P2,528
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

P2,809
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

P9,301
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P5,984 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P5,984
P6,582 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,140 reviews)
"amazing experience"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
4 out of 5
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P4,737 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P4,737
P5,211 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
Wonderful
"Well located. The staff very efficient and friendly. Rooms comfortable and bathroom excellent. Toile is very comfortable. Breakfast ver splendid. Air condition a bit lacking, but they provided a fan."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P8,601 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P8,601
P9,462 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,351 reviews)
Spacious and family friendly
"The suite was spacious and perfect for my small family. Kitchen had all basic necessities and bathrooms offered different options for bathing/showering the kids. Bedrooms were just as pictured. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. The spa/pool was great for moments of relaxation and for the kids ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
Hanok Hotel DAAM
Hanok Hotel DAAM
3 out of 5
19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P6,634 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P6,634
P7,297 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and apart from the absolutely necessary air conditioning (Korea in June - essential!) very quiet. We had a brilliant stay. First us, the hotel was a perfect distance from everything - central to most places we visited. Easy walk to the subway to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Hanok Hotel DAAM
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
3 out of 5
26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is P9,181 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P9,181
P10,099 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my week stay at Hotel Sunbee. The staff was friendly and spoke English well. The room and facilities were clean and comfortable. The location was excellent, as it was close to many shops, restaurants, and transportation."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
5 out of 5
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P15,790 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P15,790
P19,106 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Direct link to Dongdaemun Station, walk to station in about 1 minute."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

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 Jogyesa Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Deoksugung Palace featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

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.

Myeong-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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.

Hoehyeon-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu

Jongno-gu