Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage
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Gyeonghuigung Palace showing 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 which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

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 culturally rich area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

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.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

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.

Gwangjang Market
Insadong featuring art and interior views

Insa-dong

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.

Insa-dong
Cheonggyecheon which includes a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Cheonggyecheon

This serene strip is the perfect place to clear the mind and reflect for a while, away from the busy city.

Cheonggyecheon

Activities

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

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

NZ$12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

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

NZ$133
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

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

NZ$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip

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

NZ$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience

Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)

NZ$116
per adult
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host

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

NZ$214
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private & Personalised Seoul Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with Local Host
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Our pick of the best Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4 out of 5
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$187 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$187
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Everything was walkable and close to all three subway lines. Food options were great. My only issue was our room was quite tight with no storage options so our clothing either stayed"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$206 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$206
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,121 reviews)
Good Stay, No Big Complaints
"Stayed here during the summer for about a week with my girlfriend. The hotel is in a good location close to a lot of touristy spots. Service was great and (mostly) speaks English. Our room was cozy and had a great view of the city. They gave us the choice of either a view of the temple with a bathtub ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$950 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$950
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"It's a great location in Seoul. There's a nice river walk just a few blocks away. It's not too far to Myeongdong, but also doesn't have the hustle and bustle of that area, either. The hotel also has a great hidden "Speakeasy" bar. You'll have to ask in order to find it. This was our second stay ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank

Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank

2 out of 5
10, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Seoul
The price is NZ$146 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$146
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"とても親切なご対応ありがとうございました。"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Ondo Hotel and Spa Jongro By Aank
Hotel Venue G

Hotel Venue G

3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$114 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$114
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"There are bus and subway stops near by the hotel, so it’s very convenient to access to various locations in Seoul. About 100 meters from the hotel, there is a 7-11, where you can buy accessories, like toothpaste, toothbrush, and disposable slippers, where are not provided by the hotel. About 300 ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hotel Venue G
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

3 out of 5
26, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Helpful staff, large clean rooms, and excellent location."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Insadong featuring art and interior views

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.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Deoksugung Palace featuring 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.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Myeong-dong
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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.

Euljiro-dong
Namdaemun Market featuring markets, street scenes and a city

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.

Hoehyeon-dong

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