Jongno-gu

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek
Gyeonghuigung Palace which includes heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Statue of Sejong the Great showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(757 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(96 reviews)

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

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun which includes art

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(65 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 Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek

Gwangjang Market

4.5/5(8 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 which includes interior views and art

Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(24 reviews)

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

Cheonggyecheon

Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,303 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
NT$3,303
NT$3,633 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,104 reviews)
Good location, easy access to metro. Room clean and tidy, if a little small

Reviewed on 2025/10/31

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is NT$14,766 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
NT$14,766
NT$16,243 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Overall another outstanding experience at Four Seasons. The property is stunning. Great location. Flawless service. Room and amenities exquisite design. Only very minor comment - food portions too big for our preferences. Kind of a turn off. Drop portion size by 25% drop prices by 10%. But recommend ...

Reviewed on 2025/10/28

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno

3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (719 reviews)
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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 NT$2,649 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
NT$2,649
NT$2,914 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
Comfortable, roomy room. Bigger room than I have had in other Ibis'. Pleasantly surprised. Good breakfast. Quaint narrow alleyways nearby full of picturesque cafes and restaurants. Was able to walk about safely, even at night.

Reviewed on 2025/11/1

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Hotel Nafore

Hotel Nafore

3.5 out of 5
17, Supyo-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NT$2,394 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
NT$2,394
NT$2,897 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean. Very centrally located and not far from the main road. It is behind a building but that also meant it was quiet. Easy to walk to Ikseon-dong or Myeongdong. Water and towels were provided each day. They were happy to lend us a charging adapter because we forgot to bring ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/2

Hotel Nafore
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NT$3,178 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
NT$3,178
NT$3,496 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (901 reviews)
The staff was so helpful! The rooms were very clean and the bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. The location is also great. Right by so many cultural sites and in the midst of many different restaurants and great coffee shops. It’s also located very close to the subway and bus ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/2

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Other neighborhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

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

Sogong-dong

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

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 featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu

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