Jongno-gu

Seoul

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

Popular places to visit

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

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

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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
Insadong featuring interior views and art

Insa-dong

4/5(1 review)

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.

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

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

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)

€68
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

€6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

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

€39
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)

€43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience

Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)

€60
per adult
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

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

€111
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

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 €96 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€96
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
"Everything was walkable and close to all three subway lines. Food options were great. My only issue was our room was quite tight with no storage options so our clothing either stayed"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €104 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€104
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,120 reviews)
Good Stay, No Big Complaints
"Stayed here during the summer for about a week with my girlfriend. The hotel is in a good location close to a lot of touristy spots. Service was great and (mostly) speaks English. Our room was cozy and had a great view of the city. They gave us the choice of either a view of the temple with a bathtub ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is €501 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€501
per night
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent customer service, cleanliness"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €115 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€115
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (814 reviews)
Perfect hotel for tourists in Seoul
"Room was clean and comfortable with an emperor sized bed which was amazingly comfortable. Perfect after a long day site seeing, eating and shopping. Comped 2 breakfasts due to our special occasion which was a delicious buffet of Korean and western food. Even had a cold soba noodle station! The staff ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
N285 Hotel Insadong

N285 Hotel Insadong

2 out of 5
423 Samil-daero, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €86 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€86
per night
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (402 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

N285 Hotel Insadong
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

5 out of 5
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €282 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€282
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 15 Jun 2025

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong featuring shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong
Insadong featuring interior views and art

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 Jogyesa Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of 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

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong which includes a city, night scenes and shopping

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.

Myeong-dong
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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 of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Namdaemun Market showing street scenes, a city 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

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