Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Popular places to visit
Insa-dong
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this walkable 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.
Jogyesa Temple
Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.
Cheonggye Plaza
Admire the iconic Spring Sculpture and Candlelight Fountain, attend a cultural event, or stroll along the urban stream that gave rise to this urban square.
Jongmyo Shrine
Rich with history, Jongmyo Shrine is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Changdeokgung Palace
After visiting Changdeokgung Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Our pick of the best Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong Hotel Deals
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
"Lovely location near the Jong-gai metro station and an easy walk to the sights, palaces and night markets at Myeongdong. Nice well appointed rooms with all essential amenities for a 4-star hotel. Helpful staff. The restaurant has an evening offer of fried chicken and unlimited beer for 20000KRW for ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
"A beautiful hotel with nice spacious rooms."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
"Not enough for drinking water. Except this, all others are OK"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
"Amid hotel has always been our choice when we stay in Seoul. The hotel location is perfect, within walking distance to all popular spots like the bukchon hanok, Insadong shopping street and Ikseondong area. Myeongdong is also nearby, yet the hotel is in a more quiet spot opposite Jongno Police building. ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Le Mong Hotel
"What a wonderful place, we liked it so much on our first week we went back there for the last 5 days of our trip!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Prima Hotel Jongno
"Great location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
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-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
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.
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.
