Independent hotels in Jongno-gu, Seoul

Jongno-gu is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Jongno-gu? Consider a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village while you're in the neighbourhood.

Based on our traveller data, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay in Jongno-gu. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace, and it offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices for your stay in the area include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.

Expedia has 349 hotels and other accommodation options in Jongno-gu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seoul area.

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Jongno-gu.

Attractions such as National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong and Seoul National University Hospital highlight Seoul's cultural scene. Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are some popular places to visit in the area around Jongno-gu. While you're out sightseeing, Embassy of Vietnam in Korea and Embassy of Ireland are a couple of additional sights to visit in Seoul.

If you want to see more of the city, Gwanghwamun Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station.