What is Jongno-gu like?

Jongno-gu is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Jongno-gu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Jongno-gu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is the highest ranked property in Jongno-gu. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Seoul City Hall, and it offers a full-service spa and a golf course. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Sunbee Insadong and Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection .

How many hotels are there in Jongno-gu?

Expedia has 308 hotels and other accommodation options in Jongno-gu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seoul area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Jongno-gu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Jongno-gu.

What is there to do around this Seoul neighbourhood?

Attractions such as National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul National University Hospital and Ilmin Art Museum highlight Seoul's cultural scene. Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Jongno-gu include Myeongdong Street, Embassy of Vietnam in Korea and Embassy of Ireland. While you're out sightseeing, U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Korea and Gwanghwamun Square are a couple of additional sights to visit in Seoul.

How can I get around Jongno-gu and the greater Seoul area?

If you want to see more of the city, Gwanghwamun Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station.

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Travel Light Hanok

Jongno-gu

"급하게 잡았는데 최고의 숙소에 묵었네요 후기가 없어서 믿기 어려웠는데 인테리어나 어메니티 하나하나 다 주인장의 세심한 배려에 감동하게되는 숙소에요. 하루종일 관광하느라 많이 걷고 숙소에 도착했는데 따뜻하게 방이 데워져 있어서 너무 좋았고 전통적인 한옥의 아름다움을 오롯이 느낄수있게 아기자기하게 소품 하나하나 잘 준비되어 있습니다. 방에는 기본 어메니티 외에 한국 고유의 멋을 느낄수있게 예쁜 도자기 장식품이나 좌식탁자도 있고 천장의 서까래가 너무 아름답게 보이네요. 그리고 방에 캡슐커피머신이 있어요 간단히 조식으로 먹을수 있는 씨리얼과 식빵(토스트기 셀프 이용)이 구비되어 있으며 냉장고에는 우유와 사과주스도 있더라구요 마당은 조그만데 하늘에 별도 볼수있었고 주변이 서울같지않게 너무나 조용해서 꿀잠을 잘수 있었답니다. 동대문 지하철역과도 상당히 가까워서 진짜 편했어요 뚜벅이 여행자들에게는 천국같은 하루를 주는 호텔이 아닌가 합니다. 체크인시에는 물론 체크아웃 후에도 짐보관이 가능해서...

meejeong

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15 Apr - 16 Apr

Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd

Jongno-gu

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5 May - 6 May

HotelArrive Seoulful

Jongno-gu

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28 Apr - 29 Apr

Oasis Travelers Jongno

Jongno-gu

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16 Apr - 17 Apr

Anook Hotel and Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 1st

Jongno-gu

Anne

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27 Apr - 28 Apr

247 Hostel Seoul

Jongno-gu

"機械による自動チェックインに慣れておらず、手間どったが、地下鉄東大門駅からの近さ、部屋には用意が無かった呑み物、コーヒや紅茶、インスタントラーメンまで無料で食べられ、洗濯機や乾燥機。もあり設備を無料で使える事を、宣伝したほいがよい。屋台はなかなか、安くて面白かった。 "

SHIGERU

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8 May - 9 May

N285 Hotel Insadong

Jongno-gu

Jacobo

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6 May - 7 May

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Garden view

HanokHanok

Jongno-gu

Michael

4rest Stay Jongno

Jongno-gu

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15 Apr - 16 Apr

OnKorea Stay

Jongno-gu

Hyang yeon

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10 May - 11 May

GaGa House Dongdaemun

Jongno-gu

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20 Apr - 21 Apr

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

Jongno-gu

Sanaa

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10 May - 11 May

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Jongno-gu

Marc

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26 Apr - 27 Apr

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Jongno-gu

"We had a wonderful stay at Amid Insadong Hotel. The location is incredibly convenient—right in the heart of Insadong with easy access to sightseeing, shopping, cafes, and public transport, which made exploring Seoul so easy. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with really nice amenities that made our stay even more enjoyable. Everything felt thoughtfully set up for travelers. We would happily stay here again and hope to return on our next trip to Seoul!"

Yuliya

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

BlueDuck Hotel

Jongno-gu

Duc-Huynh

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6 May - 7 May

Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

Jongno-gu

Andre

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14 Apr - 15 Apr

The Prima Hotel Jongno

Jongno-gu

Sarah

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6 May - 7 May

Brooklyn Blues

Jongno-gu

Howard

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6 May - 7 May

La Loge

Jongno-gu

"서울에서 두 아이들과 함께 가족여행을 하기에 이곳보다 더 좋은 숙소가 있을까요? 서울 여행을 아이들이 초등학교 들어가면서 매년 오고 있는데, 이번에 라 로쥬에서 보낸 숙소가 비교불가 최고였습니다. 새로 지은 모던한 신축건물에, 예쁜 방과 침대가 3개라니!? 곳곳에 있는 손님을 위한 깨알같은 주인장의 센스 넘치는 배려는 여행의 즐거움을 배로 늘려주었습니다. 라 로쥬 덕분에 곧 서울 여행을 다시 올지도 모르겠어요. ~~~ "

??

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6 May - 7 May

Hotel DALSTAIR Seoul Jongno

Jongno-gu

Yunju

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

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