Jongno-gu Travel Guide
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Visit Jongno-gu
Stay near popular Jongno-gu attractions
Things to do

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market
Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
"Very nice area and right to the Gyeongbokgung palace and temple! Nice staff and great environment. Only downside was that the hallway where my room was humid and the carpet was lifting in some areas. Besides that, the room, view, staff, food, and environment were amazing!! Thank you!! ❤️❤️"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
"Great location"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
"Buyer beware! This property shuts off the “air conditioning” on the guest floors up to floor 10 at about 1am-5am so you wake up sweating in the night. They don’t expect people will catch on because they are asleep then the room cools again prior to wake up. This was in the middle of summer too, late ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

UH Suite Seoul Insadong

Dongdaemun Stay Garden
"The hotel’s location was perfect, making it easy to explore the surrounding area while still providing a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We especially appreciated the cleanliness throughout the property, and the exceptional customer service of the owner, he is very helpful and welcoming from start ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
"We had a wonderful stay at Amid Hotel Seoul. The location is outstanding, within walking distance of many of Seoul's most important historical attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything we needed. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Jongno-gu

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.

Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.




























