Jongno-gu

Seoul

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

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

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.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

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.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

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.

Gwangjang Market
Seoul which includes interior views and art

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.

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

Cheonggyecheon

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)

P4,578
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

P1,818
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

P4,627
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul Night Tour

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

P2,608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

P404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

P4,230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P26,029 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P26,029
P28,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The best hotel in Seoul by far! Jenny and Jane were amazing! Love the Four Seasons Seoul. I’ll be back soon."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P7,099 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
P7,099
P7,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,135 reviews)
Very satisfactory visit
"Very clean and orderly. The room was small by Western standards but contained what we needed. The only complaint we would have would be the thermostat. The room was quite warm, and we never figured out how to properly program it. But we stayed at a comfortable temperature in this late February stay ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P8,024 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
P8,024
P8,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,118 reviews)
Simple & Convenient
"We loved the location & breakfast was very accommodating! There is also a water & ice dispenser on every floor. Conveniently located near Bus 6011 - Airport Bus."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P6,034 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P6,034
P6,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,235 reviews)
"wonderfull location for a family!"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P4,861 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P4,861
P5,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
"Great experience at this hotel. The front fest always pleasant."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Hanok Hotel DAAM
Hanok Hotel DAAM
3 out of 5
19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is P5,450 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P5,450
P5,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
"This place is very beautiful, exceptionally clean, and the staff are very friendly. The showers are HOT and have adjustable HIGH pressure. It is also located near Bukcheon Hanok village, which is my favorite place in Seoul to walk and shop. This place has a nice mix of traditional style and modern ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong and hop on the metro to see more 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

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Deoksugung Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

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.

Myeong-dong
These mung bean pancakes

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.

Euljiro-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes 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

Jongno-gu