Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

A busy street with various shops, signs, and a motorcycle parked on the side.
A river with a walkway on one side, surrounded by buildings and greenery.
A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A traditional Korean palace with a large, ornate gate and a mountain in the background.
A statue of a seated figure with a pedestal inscribed with text.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Jongno-gu

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

3 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £162 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£162
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,043 reviews)
"A great hotel with confortable beds, nice rooms, great location and very complete breakfast buffet. Close to main attractions. Very recommendable."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is £193 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£193
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"Great location and breakfest was the best in the world. We will book again when visiting seoul."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £136 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£136
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,218 reviews)
"This was great place for walking to so many sites and for access to public transportation. I had the small room and it was all I needed. Great for sole traveler."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

3 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro Seoul
The price is £118 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£118
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
HOTEL LETS ABOVE

HOTEL LETS ABOVE

3 out of 5
99 Cheonggyecheon-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is £56 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£56
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"The rooms were small but worked for what we needed (just a place to sleep & shower) the staff was very helpful and the hotel had additional supplies at our fingertips 24/7. (Towels, coffee, toothbrush & toothpaste, hot & cold water as well as water bottles) the location was nice as well. With in ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

HOTEL LETS ABOVE
Le Mong Hotel

Le Mong Hotel

3.5 out of 5
28, Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is £97 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£97
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are located ...
Le Mong Hotel
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Where to stay in Jongno-gu

Find the best Jongno-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Jongno-gu
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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.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Dongdaemun-gu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Alive Museum Insadong while in the area.



Jongno-gu Travel Guide

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