Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Name: Dongdaemun Stay Garden
Price range: £52
Rating: 9.4

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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Stay near popular Jongno-gu attractions

A traditional Korean building with a wooden door and tiled roof.

Bukchon Hanok Village

8.8/10 (3,330 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Seoul when you make a stop at a top site such as Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Things to do

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

£29

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

£40

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

£40

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

£24

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

£33

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

£22

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul

£114

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,440 reviews)

"When I checked in they gave me and my group rooms on the 9th floor, the rooms had a musty odor and in front of our room they were painting, so we asked to change rooms. I think they shouldnt give rooms to any guests on that floor. They know it and still gave us the rooms. The rooms on the 10th floor ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul

£168

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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! (2,017 reviews)

"Our stay with Nine Tree is the highlight of our trip. It is the best decision we ever made. The room was clean and we loved the wide window which had nice view. Any guests should eat at Lamer Restaurant as it provides fresh and delicious food. The ambience is superb and very clean. All employees ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul

£594

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

46 Ujeongguk-ro Seoul

£101

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,057 reviews)

"Room is very clean and well supplemented. Free water bottle everyday for every guest is a plus. Towels are replaced everyday and you don't have to request it. Breakfast is superb. One time we cannot avail their breakfast as we had to leave early for a tour so they gave us free delicious sandwich. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul

£121

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (459 reviews)

"This hotel is a great place to stay because of its location and proximity to Insadong, multiple Metro lines and bus stops. The rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable and the hotel stuff is helpful. The price i"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

9-9 Jong-ro 54-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul

£52

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)

"Good service good stuff"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

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Where to stay in Jongno-gu

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

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A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

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

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A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

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