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.

Stay near popular Jongno-gu attractions

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 £138 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£138
15 Nov - 16 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! (2,041 reviews)
"The location was fantastic. Exactly where I wanted to be. The room wasn't huge, but we loved that the sink was outside the bathroom, separated from the toilet and shower. That way, two people can use the bathroom at the same time instead of getting in each other's way. Building maintenance could ..."

Reviewed on 17 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 £147 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£147
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,486 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Clean and all essential amenities. Good selection for breakfast. Staff friendly, some with very limited English."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

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 £736 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£736
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Generous sized rooms, excellent staff are very helpful, expansive breakfast buffet, great variety of restaurants. DMZ Storyteller tour provided by the hotel was excellent, private car with tour guide Sam who was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and passionately proud of the heritage of South Korea; ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £106 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£106
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! (1,222 reviews)
"Room was very tidy and handy to all things."

Reviewed on 16 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 £134 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£134
18 Nov - 19 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 in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,121 reviews)
"The Hotel is located at a convenient location, with in walking distance to many tourist areas. The room is a bit small but other than than that I did not have any major concerns."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
HOTEL LETS ABOVE

HOTEL LETS ABOVE

3 out of 5
99 Cheonggyecheon-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is £57 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£57
26 Oct - 27 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! (28 reviews)
"Really lovely place to stay! The view was amazing, the room itself was bigger than we expected, and the amenities were great. We slept really well here and we’d absolutely choose to stay here again"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

HOTEL LETS ABOVE
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Where to stay in 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.



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