Jongno-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Jongno-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
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 culturally rich area.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Jamsil Baseball Stadium Game Ticket with Dinner&Beer
Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour: Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage
Top hotels in Jongno-dong
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Clean and roomy
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel was conveniently located, suite was spacious and pleasing, checking in and out was a breeze and staff were polite and prompt. However, due to yhe woody nature of the bathroom, it emitted some odor after the 3rd day of my 5-night stay. Brownie points for having netflix available for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The room is very spacious. Great for family with kids. Very clean. Washing machine n dryer are extra useful especially during winter periods. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
Room was great. King size bed was comfy but not too much room to move around the actual room. Daily replenishing of water was a nice touch. Breakfast was ample and served on the 21st floor with a beautiful view of the city.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
This is my second time staying here and I love it!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-dong
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.
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.
Jung-gu
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.
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 Bosingak Belfry, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
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.
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.
Jongno-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Korea University
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Seoul National University
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Gwangjang Market
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Seoul Olympic Stadium
- Yonsei University
- National Museum of Korea
