Jongno-gu

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

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace which includes 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
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
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
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
Cheonggyecheon Stream which includes a city, a bridge 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
Insadong featuring interior views and art

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

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

€73
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

€30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul Night Tour

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

€42
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

€7
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

€10
Per adult
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Seoul City Tour

Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

€35
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €92 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€92
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,989 reviews)
Nice Stay but prepare for smokers
"You can smell somone smoking in the room. This place is a non smoking hotel however there's a huge chance guests are ignoring the rule. Stayed for approx 4 days but half the days we smelled heavy smoke. Overall, bathroom was great, cleaniness was great, front staff were friendly, and great ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is €85 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
€85
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (346 reviews)
"Convenient location. Short (3 min) walk to all insadong"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

The Prima Hotel Jongno
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €77 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€77
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (466 reviews)
"this hotel is very close to subway and bus stops. There is plenty of good restaurants and shopping near by. I would definitely stay here the next time I’m in Seoul."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is €422 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€422
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Alex, Harper and Ria are the best! Eric and Sally in EL are truly amazing and really made us feel like family! The best people in the world!!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
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 €102 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
€102
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Hotel Atrium
Hotel Atrium
3.5 out of 5
106, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno, Seoul
The price is €67 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
€67
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s just the best with the price"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

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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 Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-dong

While you're in Jongno-dong, take in top sights like Changgyeonggung Palace or Insa-dong, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jongno 3-ga Station or Anguk Station.

Jongno-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

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