Jongno-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jongno-dong
Popular places to visit
Dongdaemun Market Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dongdaemun Market Mall during your visit to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Heunginjimun Gate
Find out about the history of Seoul when you spend time at Heunginjimun Gate. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This vast commercial district is a shopper's paradise with its many malls, boutiques and specialist shops sitting happily alongside traditional Korean market places.
Activities
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View
Our pick of the best Jongno-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Stayed for 7 nights Inconsistent Make up Room. First attempt of Make up Room - Did not empty the rubbish bin in the room 2nd Attempt of Make up Room - Given new towel but did not clear dirty towels Tea bag and sachet coffee not top up
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The room was clean and neat at all times, hotel staff are polite and able to converse in English therefore no issue.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Nice hotel near the airport. The downside is that there isn't many venues within walking distance.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
I stayed with my family of three kids and we had an incredible time. Staff was so nice and location was great! So may good options and close to transportation. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Location was convenient enough to several major attractions. Room was clean, everything functioning as expected. Great water pressure for shower.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-dong
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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.
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 Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
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.
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.
