Jongno-gu Travel Guide
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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 family-friendly 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.
Dongdaemun Market Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dongdaemun Market Mall during your visit to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Top hotels in Jongno-gu
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)
The ac was not used. My room was 77•F. I called the front desk many times and they gave me a fan. That is not acceptable!
Reviewed on 9 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
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Best hotel on our trip. We booked a corner suite temple view and it was the perfect room. I wouldn’t change a thing next time.
Reviewed on 8 May 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
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 Cheonggyecheon 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 Gwangjang Market, 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 Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, 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.
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