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 culturally rich 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.
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.
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.
Cheonggyecheon
This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.
Things to do
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 (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Place is safe space for a solo traveller. Staff is really friendly. They pay attention to small details.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
The best hotel in Seoul for sure and possibly all of South Korea. Staff is super friendly and always ready to go the extra mile to help you. The overall aesthetic is amazing and the rooms are very luxurious, comfortable and spacious.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
The Prima Hotel Jongno
Very clean room, lovely linen, incredible breakfast buffet and very helpful staff. We arrived at 1am so great to have 24 hour reception
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Nafore
Room was spacious and clean. Very centrally located and not far from the main road. It is behind a building but that also meant it was quiet. Easy to walk to Ikseon-dong or Myeongdong. Water and towels were provided each day. They were happy to lend us a charging adapter because we forgot to bring ...
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
The room was small but comfortable and adequate for our stay. The breakfast was disappointing - it’s buffet style but multiple dishes were empty, and they were slow to collect our used plates.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Perfect location, small but clean rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
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 Bosingak Belfry 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 Bosingak Belfry 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.
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.
Jung-gu
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 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street.
Jongno-gu
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