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 palace with a multi-tiered roof, stone pathways, and a mountainous backdrop.

Gwanghwamun

8.8/10 (1,917 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.
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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
South Korea: Lotte World Tower

South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)

฿659
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
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
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)

฿2,276
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿67
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
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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 ฿4,492 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,492
฿4,941 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,371 reviews)
"Good location. Property is ok for what we paid."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 ฿5,445 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,445
฿5,989 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ฿4,012 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,012
฿4,413 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
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 ฿3,940 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,940
฿4,334 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (406 reviews)
"The room is clean and the bed is very comfortable which is important to us. We had great experience in this location as it is very convenience to access the shops and metro stations. Despite the shower room is a bit small, the overall experiences are wonderful. We will definitely stay again in the ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿5,099 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,099
฿5,609 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

3 out of 5
9-9 Jong-ro 54-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ฿2,539 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,539
฿2,793 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (37 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, I would suggest this place"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 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 Starfield COEX Mall. 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