Jongno-gu

Seoul
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage
Jongno-gu
Gyeonghuigung Palace featuring heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Jongno-gu

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture 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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village

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.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

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.

Gwanghwamun
Gwangjang Market

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.

Gwangjang Market
Cheonggyecheon featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a city

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Cheonggyecheon
Seoul showing interior views and art

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.

Insa-dong

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

HK$615
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

HK$240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

HK$623
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul Night Tour

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

HK$350
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

HK$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

HK$568
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is HK$626 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
HK$626
HK$702 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,083 reviews)
"Walking distance to a lot of nice places for food and shopping."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is HK$2,680 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
HK$2,680
HK$2,948 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Luxury Hotel in center Seoul
"Luxury hotel in the middle of Seoul. The bed is very comfortable and the room is modern and comfortable. The pool was ok and the Charles H bar was cosy and nice."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is HK$359 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
HK$359
HK$403 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
"Enchanting boutique hotel. Felt very upscale. Great area to walk around!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is HK$596 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
HK$596
HK$655 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (1,120 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
The Prima Hotel Jongno
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is HK$409 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
HK$409
HK$459 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Great staff, great location"

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025

The Prima Hotel Jongno
Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is HK$239 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
HK$239
HK$300 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (978 reviews)
"It is just next to Cheonggyecheon river. Very close to 2 train stations (Line 1 and Line 2). The busstop is right in front of the hotel, which you could take to most of the tourist areas. The restaurants are about 5-10minitues walk. Myeongdong or Insadong about 20-30 minutes walk. The room doesn't ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

Hotel Venue G
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong showing 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 Bosingak Belfry while in the area.

Insa-dong
Insadong showing 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 Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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
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.

Hoehyeon-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Chungmu-ro and Korea House 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.

Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong

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