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.
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. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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 (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
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The hotel is very dated. Have stayed at many 3 stars that were better. There is no world in which this is a 4 star hotel. To top it off AC didn’t work and rooms were 80’F. Only positive was the location; very central and we walked to most places.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Best hotel in the city. A little far from all the restaurants on gangnam side but it’s in historic part of the city
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast Buffett was convenient and good bc stores open late. Location was good it was next to a subway and many restaurants were within the hotel building
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
N285 Hotel Insadong
Options for a spa, 24/7 convenience store and very clean rooms along with a utility room for washing and drying clothes. This was perfect for what we paid. Would be coming back in the future if we stay around Insadong again!
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Orakai Insadong Suites
Super clean! Housekeeping staff were so nice and friendly. They vacuum the carpeted areas and also clean the hard floors. This was very important for us as our baby is crawling. Kitchen was well equipped. Extremely good location and we will definitely stay again next time.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3rd time staying at Prima and everything is close, 5 min to subway station, Palace, stream. Myeongdong, Insandong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bus stop some steps from hotel. Clean room, and they let storage my luggage before and after.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 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.
