Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
Jogyesa Temple
Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.
Cheonggye Plaza
Admire the iconic Spring Sculpture and Candlelight Fountain, attend a cultural event, or stroll along the urban stream that gave rise to this urban square.
Changdeokgung Palace
After visiting Changdeokgung Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Tapgol Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tapgol Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Got a « deluxe family room » for 3 but it was basically a standard room with a twin “squeezed” in. Tight squeeze. Staff very nice and helpful however. Right downtown so that’s good also. Corridors and rooms started to look their age. Corridor rugs look to be coming loose with lots of “waves”. However ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
amazing location,close to everything and great staff.the breakfast was pretty basic. so i'd skip it and eat out, but overall a solid place to stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Room was clean and location was excellent!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Le Mong Hotel
Great breakfast, convenient area close to metro and lots of food options nearby (Try the KBBQ right outside the hotel). Easy to get to main Seoul attractions.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Great location! We've enjoyed our stay here. Check in staff were very helpful with our early arrival and check-in. They took the time to research and suggest a better alternative to the Korean spa from what we had originally planned to visit after our long flight. We had a room with two single beds, ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The hotel is ideally placed for visits to multiple tourist spots within walking distance.The staff at this hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the room well maintained. The coffee bar had a small menu but there was always seating and staff were welcoming. The breakfast had ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
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-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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 Namdaemun Market 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.
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.
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.
