Jongno-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jongno-gu
Popular places to visit
Bukchon Hanok Village
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 family-friendly area.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has risen up from the ashes more than once and today, it's one of Seoul's finest examples of traditional Korean architecture.
Gwanghwamun
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.
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.
Insa-dong
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gwangjang Market
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.
Activities
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Our pick of the best Jongno-gu Hotel Deals
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The hotel was located within close proximity to two subway stations along two different subway lines. This made commute by subway really easy. There were many eateries in the neighborhood too which different food choices which was a plus point.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
This is a top class hotel. We did find the breakfast buffet too noisy, understandably with the volume of people, a bit hot and miss on food temperatures However there where other quite options available.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Great location. Easy check in and luggage lockers
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Orakai Insadong Suites
loves the location the space and the convenience of walking everywhere. If I were to go to Seoul again I would definitely stay here again. My only negative is the sound proof of the rooms as I could here the above room with a child running around.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
N285 Hotel Insadong
Fantastic hotel, very clean and convenience store just down stairs!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
It is in a great location. The rooms had everything you need and plenty of space. It also has coin laundry operated machines which helps for those
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
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 Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
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.
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.
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.
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- Chongdong Theater
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- Gyeongbokgung Palace
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