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 been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic 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 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.
Activities
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul
Our pick of the best Jongno-gu Hotel Deals
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Walkable distance to transit and food. Very centrally located to mostly office workers so relatively quiet from the general tourists.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Le Mong Hotel
Perfect room for those who honestly don’t care for super fancy amenities. The rooms were spacious enough, the bathroom was modern, the pillows weren’t flat, the blanket was thick, and the air was easy to control. Staff was incredibly nice and attentive. Breakfast was a mix of korean and american ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
The ac was not used. My room was 77•F. I called the front desk many times and they gave me a fan. That is not acceptable!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Best hotel on our trip. We booked a corner suite temple view and it was the perfect room. I wouldn’t change a thing next time.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Great location if you want to be insadong - right on top of the mall -shops and restaurants all around - Keep in mind, its quite a touristy area - which is a good and bad thing (good = a lot of things in English, bad = more expensive). Whilst it is close to train stations, it is a bit of a walk to ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Excellent stay, perfect location, nice spacious room!
Reviewed on 13 May 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.