Jongno-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Jack Shee
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Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(31 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Lotte World
Lotte World Tower which includes a high-rise building

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(22 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market featuring a city, street scenes and markets

Namdaemun Market

4.5/5(59 reviews)

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Namdaemun Market
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

4.5/5(21 reviews)

During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Starfield COEX Mall

Activities

Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

AU$113
Per adult
Night Market Food Tour
Checking out the best food market in Seoul!

Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

AU$132
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

AU$93
Per adult
Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner
Seoul small group food walking tour: 12 different food tasting

Seoul small group food walking tour: 12 different food tasting

AU$123
Per adult
Seoul small group food walking tour: 12 different food tasting
Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

AU$112
Per adult
Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide
Seoul: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

Seoul: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$152
Per adult
Seoul: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings
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Our pick of the best Jongno-dong Hotel Deals

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$176 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,591 reviews)
"Convenient location and worth the price. Large and spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$375 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$375
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Grand Hyatt Seoul: 3 perfect words for this place
"Booking 5 months in advance, and arriving late in the evening to check in, I was disappointed to hear that our corner king room was the last one left and that it would be a handicap accessible room. I asked for a different room and after some searching we were upgraded to an executive king suite ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$160 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,153 reviews)
"This is my second time staying at this hotel and will definitely come back. The airport bus is right around the corner. Myeongdong market is 10 minute walk. Gwangjang market is 15 minute walk. Plenty of buses and trains nearby. Rooms are clean and decent size. The hotel also has a laundry room for ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$116 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$388 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$388
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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 clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,794 reviews)
"Superb 5 star hotel. Love the convenient location and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$355 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
"1. Enjoy the residence type of hotel room 2. Microwave, Big enough refri, and Small washing mashine is predictable 3. Beam projector! it could use the ceiling as the back screen! It was really entertaining! 4. It’s better to remove the TV and set up the back screen on the wall. 5. If you have a plan ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Lotte Hotel World
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-dong

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes 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
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-dong

While you're in Jongno-dong, take in top sights like Changgyeonggung Palace or Insa-dong, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jongno 3-ga Station or Anguk Station.

Jongno-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.

Jung-gu
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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
Insadong showing 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
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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

Jongno-dong Travel Guide

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