Jongno-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Insadong featuring art and interior views
Insadong which includes interior views and art
Insadong featuring signage, markets and street scenes
Insadong which includes a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Jongno-dong

Popular places to visit

Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market

4/5(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 art and interior views

Insa-dong

5/5(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
Jogyesa Temple which includes outdoor art, a city and heritage architecture

Jogyesa Temple

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.

Jogyesa Temple
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
Cheonggye Plaza

Cheonggye Plaza

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Admire the iconic Spring Sculpture and Candlelight Fountain, attend a cultural event, or stroll along the urban stream that gave rise to this urban square.

Cheonggye Plaza
Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Changdeokgung Palace. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Changdeokgung Palace

Activities

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

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

AU$129
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)

AU$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

AU$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour
Seoul City Tour

Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

AU$61
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
Best experience of Half Day Seoul Tour

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

AU$81
per adult
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
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Our pick of the best Jongno-dong 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 AU$138 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 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! (2,037 reviews)
"I was pleased in every way for my stay. Staff was nice and entire hotel was very clean."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 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 AU$136 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 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! (1,121 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 2 Dec. 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 AU$163 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 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! (386 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 21 Dec. 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 AU$97 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 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! (510 reviews)
All around excellent stay
"This is my 3rd stay over the course of 1.5 years. Clean rooms, excellent service and breakfast, close to popular sites and amenities. Will be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$71 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$71
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good value for the price."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel Venue G
Hotel Atrium
Hotel Atrium
3.5 out of 5
106, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno, Seoul
The price is AU$94 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed here mainly because it's close to the major palaces, Ikseon-dong Hanok Village and Insadong Culture Street. The closest subway stations are less than 10 minutes away by walk. The hotel isn't as nice as in the pictures. It's quite old and needs remodeling. We didn't have breakfast at the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Dec. 2024

Hotel Atrium
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-dong

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 Bosingak Belfry while in the area.

Insa-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

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

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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
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
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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