Jongno-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Jongno-gu
Popular places to visit
Bukchon Hanok Village
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 family-friendly area.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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.
Gwanghwamun
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.
Dongdaemun Market Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dongdaemun Market Mall during your visit to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Insa-dong
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gwangjang Market
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.
Things to do
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
South Korea: Lotte World Tower
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The breakfast buffet was convenient, but some dishes were old or overcooked. (Cheese, cold cuts, waffles ... were served dried) Air conditioner was not on according to the front desk, and the room was too warm and stuffy. We were not able to adjust the room temperature while we stayed. The front ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
This is a top class hotel. We did find the breakfast buffet too noisy, understandably with the volume of people, a bit hot and miss on food temperatures However there where other quite options available.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Great location. Easy check in and luggage lockers
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Orakai Insadong Suites
Biggest issue was the third room by the front door was really small and had no windows. It was much warmer in that room than the rest of the rooms. I was told that until summer, the AC is not turned on for all rooms. The front desk did give us a fan, but that was something unexpected. The staff was ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
N285 Hotel Insadong
Really enjoyed my stay as a solo travel. The hotel room was so clean!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
It is in a great location. The rooms had everything you need and plenty of space. It also has coin laundry operated machines which helps for those
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu
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.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
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.
