Jongno-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 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

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

Cheonggyecheon

Activities

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

AU$84
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

AU$66
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$120
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge

From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge

AU$75
per adult
From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

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

AU$122
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

AU$41
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul
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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 AU$163 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$163
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 2 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 AU$189 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$189
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)
"Fairly close to Insadong and the main shopping streets on Myeongdong, as well as Gyeongbokgung Palace. Room service was just decent, but staff were very helpful and English-friendly. They even held our luggage for about a week when we were out of town! The hotel is close to a major subway station, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$806 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$806
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff/services. Great location as well"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 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 AU$89 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$89
12 Aug - 13 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! (18 reviews)
"저 먼지알러지 있는데 숙소가 쾌적해서 알러지 반응 없었어용"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$101 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$101
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,137 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
Moxy Seoul Insadong

Moxy Seoul Insadong

3.5 out of 5
37, Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$196 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$196
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location. The hotel was super quiet, we even had a room right next to the elevator and never heard a thing. AC worked great during the heat wave. Loved the shower."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Moxy Seoul Insadong
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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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