Jongno-gu Travel Guide

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Price range: £246
Rating: 8.8

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Gyeonghuigung Palace featuring heritage architecture

Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

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Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace featuring 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Things to do

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

£58

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

£5

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

£59

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

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

£33

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

£37

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

£96

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

£79

13 Jul - 14 Jul

includes taxes & fees

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,134 reviews)

"It was an overall comfortable room with indoor slippers and bath robes. The view was good too. The only thing I did not like was how water kept leaking from the shower booth even though there were no separate slippers for the bathroom. The floor got all watery after every shower, so we had to use ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

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

£67

13 Jul - 14 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)

"What a great oasis to center yourself while visiting Seoul! Can't wait to stay here again! Staff were extremely accommodating and helpful - cannot stress this enough. Especially compared to other places I've stayed in Korea that were more expensive. Thank you for making our stay with my elderly mother ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites

18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul

£103

13 Jul - 14 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,359 reviews)

"It’s little outdated. It doesn’t provide simple amenities like conditioners, but overall it is okay for those who want to stay longer."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hanok Hotel DAAM

19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

£98

8 Jul - 9 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street ...

9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and apart from the absolutely necessary air conditioning (Korea in June - essential!) very quiet. We had a brilliant stay. First us, the hotel was a perfect distance from everything - central to most places we visited. Easy walk to the subway to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul

£108

13 Jul - 14 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

"Rooms were spacious, wifi was good and location was sosco."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul

£246

13 Jul - 14 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)

"Direct link to Dongdaemun Station, walk to station in about 1 minute."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

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.

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.

Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

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.

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.

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.