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. Visit 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Sungkyunkwan University
Walk around the campus at Sungkyunkwan University as part of your travels around Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Wonderful staff. The hotel is spectacular. Hard to find one any nicer. Such attention to detail.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Well-located, within 5min distance to bus stop, train station, convenience store, connected to a mall and shopping street, a block away from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Facilities are modern, well maintained, super clean, beds are comfortable, water pressure great, with a Japanese toilet. They also have ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The hotel is spotless and staff very helpful. breakfast fried rice is amazing, must try!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Excellent perfect location tons of amenities, great staff, a lot of places to eat, near everything, I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 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 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Bosingak Belfry while in the area.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Bosingak Belfry, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
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
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Jongno-gu
Hotels Near Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Myeong-dong Hotels
- Dongdaemun-gu Hotels
- Jung-gu Hotels
- Insa-dong Hotels
- Sogong-dong Hotels
- Gwanghui-dong Hotels
- Euljiro-dong Hotels
- Sinchon-dong Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Seodaemun-gu Hotels
- Seongbuk-gu Hotels
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Village Hotels
- Sajik-dong Hotels
- Sindang-dong Hotels
- Daehangno Hotels
- Eunpyeong-gu Hotels
- Samcheong-dong Hotels
- Hyehwa-dong Hotels
