Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Seoul
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a city, a park and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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 family-friendly area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
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Gwangjang Traditional 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 Traditional Market
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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
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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

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Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

£67
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
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Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seoul highlights (Small group)

£60
Per adult
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seoul highlights (Small group)
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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace n Bukchon with Expert

£78
Per adult
Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace n Bukchon with Expert
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Color Pool Museum

£10
Per adult
Color Pool Museum
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Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour

£35
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour
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Unique Authentic Food Adventure in Gwangjang Market

£66
Per adult
Unique Authentic Food Adventure in Gwangjang Market
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is £50 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£50
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Fantastic
"Great place to stay. We stayed for 10 nights and had a deluxe triple room. Bathroom was a bit small but the room size was fantastic in comparison to other Asian cities. Location was great across the stream. We had a trip to busan for 4 days and they kept our luggage even though we had checked out. ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Hotel Venue G
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
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The price is £89 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£89
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,668 reviews)
"Really lovely hotel with a great mall underneath leading to a street filled with interesting shops cafes and restaurants and a tube station 3 minutes walk away. A really good base for exploring Seoul"

Reviewed on 11 May 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 £78 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£78
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge).
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Good location close to a subway and a lot of busses. Staff is very helpful. Room was pretty spacious and clean. Shower is very nice. Glad I booked this hotel!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

The Prima Hotel Jongno
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is £345 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£345
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing hotel
"Amazing hotel. Onchon is amazing and sauna. Awesome Breakfast. Lovely staff. We had a great time. Thanks much for everything."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is £104 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£104
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,056 reviews)
"Very comfortable room with a deep bath tub and lovely view of the city."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is £87 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£87
per night
29 May - 30 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Amid Hotel is in a convenient area for walking to sights and restaurants. Our room was quiet . The staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 6 May 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 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
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
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong

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