Jongno-gu

Seoul
Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek
Gyeonghuigung Palace which includes heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Statue of Sejong the Great showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(757 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
Gwanghwamun which includes art

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(65 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
Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

4.5/5(96 reviews)

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 culturally rich area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek

Gwangjang Market

4.5/5(8 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
Cheonggyecheon featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a city

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(24 reviews)

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Cheonggyecheon
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Insa-dong

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

￥12,088
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

￥4,996
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

￥7,804
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok
Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

￥8,645
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

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

￥12,241
Per adult
100% 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)

￥6,885
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
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Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ￥13,037 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥13,037
￥14,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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! (1,879 reviews)
"Good location to explore Seoul."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥12,366 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
￥12,366
￥13,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews)
"Great location to sightseeing, shopping, and dining; fresh, clean towels and housekeeping daily; staff friendly and helpful; gym and laundry room accessible 24/7."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

The Prima Hotel Jongno
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ￥10,878 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
￥10,878
￥12,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
"this hotel is very close to subway and bus stops. There is plenty of good restaurants and shopping near by. I would definitely stay here the next time I’m in Seoul."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥62,437 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
￥62,437
￥68,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Alex, Harper and Ria are the best! Eric and Sally in EL are truly amazing and really made us feel like family! The best people in the world!!"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

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 ￥14,015 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥14,015
￥15,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
"Good view, spacious room, comfy bed. Ethernet jack for extra fast internet and HDMI behind TV easily reachable in case you bring your on fireTV or chromecast"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Hotel Atrium
Hotel Atrium
3.5 out of 5
106, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno, Seoul
The price is ￥10,320 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
￥10,320
￥11,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It’s just the best with the price"

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

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Other neighborhoods around Jongno-gu

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

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

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
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-dong, check out sights like Changgyeonggung Palace or Insa-dong and hop on the metro to see more the city at Jongno 3-ga Station or Anguk Station.

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

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

Myeong-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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu

Jongno-gu