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

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
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
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
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)

￥11,850
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

￥4,744
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

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

￥8,475
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

￥12,000
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)

￥6,750
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

￥7,650
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok
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Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

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 ￥11,865 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥11,865
￥13,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2025
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! (2,044 reviews)
"It met all of our needs although it was not high end. Our room was clean, quiet and the breakfast was very good with lots of variety. The neighborhood was very interesting with lots of cultural museums and shopping nearby. We walked everywhere from the hotel. The staff was great and very helpful. ..."

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥11,728 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
￥11,728
￥13,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
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! (1,124 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥9,244 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
￥9,244
￥10,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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! (333 reviews)
"Our stay at The Prima Hotel was absolutely wonderful! The staff gave us a warm welcome and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. The hotel is clean, cozy and well maintained. The buffet breakfast was really good! I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for exceptional ..."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

The Prima Hotel Jongno
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is ￥57,441 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
￥57,441
￥63,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
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! (1,003 reviews)
One of the best I’ve ever stayed in
"One of the best hotels stays I’ve ever had. I hardly ever write reviews on here but have made hundreds of hotel stays in various countries and never experienced such good service for such a reasonable price. They gave us absolutely anything we needed, we were travelling with our 8 month old baby ..."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

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 ￥8,395 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
￥8,395
￥9,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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! (514 reviews)
"Good location with easy access to nearby train and bus service. Major attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace is within walking distance. Many dining and shopping options at insadong shopping district is also nearby which makes it more convenient. Super market and Convenient store beside hotel provide ..."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ￥5,669 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥5,669
￥7,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good value for the price."

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Hotel Venue G
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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 Bosingak Belfry 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
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 Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong

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