Jongno-gu Travel Guide

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(75 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

Gwanghwamun

4/5(4 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(12 reviews)

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

Bukchon Hanok Village
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
Cheonggyecheon which includes a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Cheonggyecheon

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Cheonggyecheon
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

Activities

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$120
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

AU$50
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

AU$122
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)

AU$68
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 Visit

AU$11
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

AU$17
Per adult
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
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Our pick of the best 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 AU$146 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,988 reviews)
Nice Stay but prepare for smokers
"You can smell somone smoking in the room. This place is a non smoking hotel however there's a huge chance guests are ignoring the rule. Stayed for approx 4 days but half the days we smelled heavy smoke. Overall, bathroom was great, cleaniness was great, front staff were friendly, and great ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 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 AU$137 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (296 reviews)
"Convenient location. Short (3 min) walk to all insadong"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 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$124 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (466 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 17 Nov. 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 AU$685 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$685
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 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 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 13 Nov. 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 AU$162 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,115 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Hotel Atrium
Hotel Atrium
3.5 out of 5
106, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$107 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s just the best with the price"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Hotel Atrium
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

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
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 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
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
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 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

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