Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

A busy street with various shops, signs, and a motorcycle parked on the side.
A river with a walkway on one side, surrounded by buildings and greenery.
A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A traditional Korean palace with a large, ornate gate and a mountain in the background.
A statue of a seated figure with a pedestal inscribed with text.

Stay near popular Jongno-gu attractions

A traditional Korean building with a wooden door and tiled roof.

Bukchon Hanok Village

8.8/10 (3,330 reviews)
You can learn more about the history of Seoul when you make a stop at a top site such as Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

฿1,004
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,335
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

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

฿1,506
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

฿3,414
per adult
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour
Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

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

฿1,909
per adult
Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market

฿1,223
per adult
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ฿4,751 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,751
฿5,226 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,383 reviews)
"During our stay, the dryer in the laundry facility was not functioning, and we had to leave the hotel with a full bag of wet clothes after using the washer. Additionally, housekeeping did not service our room on the first day, and I had to call the front desk to request clean towels. Concierge team ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
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 ฿5,462 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,462
฿6,008 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno

4 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro Seoul
The price is ฿4,667 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,667
฿5,133 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Stayed for about 7 nights at the prima hotel and it was amazing!!! There was wifi, AC, a mini fridge and a TV for entertainment. The rooms were very clean and the service was amazing as the staff were all very kind. The cleaning staff were very sweet and would greet us whenever they saw us haha. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Prima Hotel Jongno
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4 out of 5
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ฿4,203 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,203
฿4,624 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Great area, close to many attractions. Room was clean."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
UH Suite Seoul Insadong

UH Suite Seoul Insadong

3 out of 5
93 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ฿6,095 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,095
฿6,704 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Gwanghwamun are located ...
UH Suite Seoul Insadong
Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

3 out of 5
9-9 Jong-ro 54-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ฿2,551 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,551
฿2,806 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"the host was extremely helpful and would go again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Dongdaemun Stay Garden
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Where to stay in Jongno-gu

Find the best Jongno-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Jongno-gu
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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

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.

Jongno-gu Travel Guide