Jongno-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
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Popular places to visit
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
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.
Gwanghwamun
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.
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.
Insa-dong
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.
Cheonggyecheon
This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Had a quick and comfortable stay at a great location
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Everything absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Super well located to see most if not all the sites in this part of Seoul. And walkable - walkable to great little places to eat, markets, shopping, the palaces and public transport. Convenience is key positive characteristic of the hotel. Unfortunately on arrival the lifts were out of order and ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Great location, near Temple and Palace on bus and subway, great breakfast! They give you a discount pass for breakfast when you check in. No need to prepurchase.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Prima Hotel Jongno
Clean room and very nice staff
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Le Mong Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean Loved the bidet. We really liked the hand soap, shampoo and conditioner and body soap. A body lotion would be a nice addition It was a great location with great access to subway and cultural places. Breakfast was good with a good selection
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Bosingak Belfry while in the area.
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 Bosingak Belfry, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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.
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.
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.
Jongno-gu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Jongno-gu Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Seoul neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Cheonggyecheon
- Changgyeong Palace
- Gwanghwamun Plaza
- Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
- Jogyesa Temple
- Naksan Park
- Statue of Sejong the Great
- Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin
Hotels Near Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Myeong-dong Hotels
- Dongdaemun-gu Hotels
- Jung-gu Hotels
- Insa-dong Hotels
- Sogong-dong Hotels
- Euljiro-dong Hotels
- Sinchon-dong Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Seodaemun-gu Hotels
- Seongbuk-gu Hotels
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Village Hotels
- Daehangno Hotels
- Sindang-dong Hotels
- Sajik-dong Hotels
- Eunpyeong-gu Hotels
- Samcheong-dong Hotels
- Jongno 3-ga Hotels
- Hyehwa-dong Hotels
- Anguk-dong Hotels
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