Jongno-gu Travel Guide

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Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage
Jongno-gu
Gyeonghuigung Palace featuring heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Jongno-gu

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

4.5/5(35 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(20 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.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Gwangjang Market
Insadong showing art and interior views

Insa-dong

4/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Insa-dong
Cheonggyecheon showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Cheonggyecheon

Top hotels in Jongno-gu

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
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The price is ₹7,638 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,638
₹8,402 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"Overall clean, nice and quiet place. Room rates were reasonable as well. AC worked good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ₹9,875 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,875
₹10,863 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,129 reviews)
"전반적으로 깨끗하고 편안했지만 화장실문이 잠기지 않는 미닫이 그리고 침대에서 중문처럼 생긴 문을 열 경우 화장실이 모두 보이는 구조여서 뭔가 편안하면서 불편한 면이 있었습니다. ^^;;"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Moxy Seoul Insadong

Moxy Seoul Insadong

3.5 out of 5
37, Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ₹9,287 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,287
₹10,216 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"The staff and the atmosphere was super amazing. Clean and convenient to a lot of locations. Loved the thriving night life right outside of the building. I would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Moxy Seoul Insadong
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

3 out of 5
26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"This was a clean, convenient and quiet property with friendly staff who spoke excellent English. I felt safe and welcome at all times. I appreciated how easy and convenient it was to get to shops, tourist sites, and transport (buses and subway). I will return to Seoul and will definitely stay here ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Hotel Venue G

Hotel Venue G

3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ₹3,871 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹3,871
₹4,850 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
"It was easy to locate and reception was very helpful and efficient in checking us in."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Venue G
Hanok Hotel DAAM

Hanok Hotel DAAM

3 out of 5
19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is ₹7,935 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,935
₹8,869 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay. Very clean and comfortable beds. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Insadong showing art and interior views

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 Jogyesa Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a 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.

Myeong-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

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.

Jung-gu

Jongno-gu Travel Guide