What is Jongno-gu like?

Jongno-gu is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Jongno-gu travel tips? Be sure to check out Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Jongno-gu?

Based on our traveler data, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay in Jongno-gu. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Insa-dong, and it offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good choices for your stay in the area include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Jongno-gu?

Expedia has 314 hotels and other accommodations in Jongno-gu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seoul area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Jongno-gu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Jongno-gu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Jongno-gu?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Jongno-gu, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Seoul neighborhood?

Attractions like National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul National University Hospital, and Alive Museum Insadong highlight Seoul's cultural scene. Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are some favorite places to visit in the area around Jongno-gu. While you're out sightseeing, Embassy of Vietnam in Korea and Embassy of Ireland are a couple of additional sights to visit in Seoul.

How can I get around Jongno-gu and the greater Seoul area?

If you want to see more of the city, Gwanghwamun Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station.

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GaGa House Dongdaemun

Jongno-gu

₩52,650 total

includes taxes & fees

May 7 - May 8

Clay(interior) B | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd

Jongno-gu

miho

₩100,000 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

4rest Stay Jongno

Jongno-gu

"Everything was there. Transit station, night life, shopping market, restaurants and more. Breakfast was self served. Laundry machines. Staff was very helpful. We locked our keys in the room and no one was around. But we followed the instructions on the door to contact them and the got us a key through the kiosk. Only weird thing for us was the toilet is in the shower. Other than that it was cool. Thank you for the experience"

Bonaparte

₩125,121 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

247 Hostel Seoul

Jongno-gu

"機械による自動チェックインに慣れておらず、手間どったが、地下鉄東大門駅からの近さ、部屋には用意が無かった呑み物、コーヒや紅茶、インスタントラーメンまで無料で食べられ、洗濯機や乾燥機。もあり設備を無料で使える事を、宣伝したほいがよい。屋台はなかなか、安くて面白かった。 "

SHIGERU

₩103,215 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Oasis Travelers Jongno

Jongno-gu

₩104,268 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

Just4U

Jongno-gu

Anonymous traveler

₩72,000 total

includes taxes & fees

May 12 - May 13

Basic Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, soundproofing

The Garden Hotel

Jongno-gu

Arianne

₩52,800 total

includes taxes & fees

May 7 - May 8

STAY OHANA

Jongno-gu

Manuel Eduardo

₩125,400 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Beyond Residence Jongno

Jongno-gu

Steven

₩55,041 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-gu

Jeanne

₩185,400 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamun

Jongno-gu

Preciosa Trisha Lim

₩80,997 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

Monthliv Jongno Hotel Stay

Jongno-gu

Lien-no

₩92,400 total

includes taxes & fees

May 14 - May 15

Stayz437 Jongno

Jongno-gu

Albert

₩84,645 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

Suite (A) | Down comforters, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

MJ HOTEL JONGNO

Jongno-gu

"Easy, Clean, convenient. If you’re on the go and basically just need a place to relax and sleep, you’ll love it here and the area is not crowded. With Near by shopping at this cute village I think it’s insadong area, with many cute cafes, many options for dinning and they have many cute little gift shops worth checking out. It’s also walking distances to the train or bus station so you can explore many more shopping are. You can walk to the palace from here which is probably around 20min....

Donnie

₩93,266 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

Guwol Hotel Jongno Ikseon

Jongno-gu

Dongsyl

₩85,501 total

includes taxes & fees

May 7 - May 8

Hotel DALSTAIR Seoul Jongno

Jongno-gu

Yunju

₩110,700 total

includes taxes & fees

May 14 - May 15

Travel Light Hanok

Jongno-gu

"급하게 잡았는데 최고의 숙소에 묵었네요 후기가 없어서 믿기 어려웠는데 인테리어나 어메니티 하나하나 다 주인장의 세심한 배려에 감동하게되는 숙소에요. 하루종일 관광하느라 많이 걷고 숙소에 도착했는데 따뜻하게 방이 데워져 있어서 너무 좋았고 전통적인 한옥의 아름다움을 오롯이 느낄수있게 아기자기하게 소품 하나하나 잘 준비되어 있습니다. 방에는 기본 어메니티 외에 한국 고유의 멋을 느낄수있게 예쁜 도자기 장식품이나 좌식탁자도 있고 천장의 서까래가 너무 아름답게 보이네요. 그리고 방에 캡슐커피머신이 있어요 간단히 조식으로 먹을수 있는 씨리얼과 식빵(토스트기 셀프 이용)이 구비되어 있으며 냉장고에는 우유와 사과주스도 있더라구요 마당은 조그만데 하늘에 별도 볼수있었고 주변이 서울같지않게 너무나 조용해서 꿀잠을 잘수 있었답니다. 동대문 지하철역과도 상당히 가까워서 진짜 편했어요 뚜벅이 여행자들에게는 천국같은 하루를 주는 호텔이 아닌가 합니다. 체크인시에는 물론 체크아웃 후에도 짐보관이 가능해서...

meejeong

₩76,501 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Jongno-gu

anupa

₩80,286 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

Jongno-gu

"Really enjoyed staying here and ended up extending for another night. For the price, this place is such a good deal. Free ramen, free coffee, free water, and everything feels super clean and new. Honestly hard to beat at this price point in Seoul. Check-in isn’t the most straightforward if you’re a foreigner, but there’s a help button and someone is always there to assist, so it wasn’t a big problem at all. Rooms are a bit small (pretty typical for Seoul), but totally fine for our stay....

Sandrah

₩111,000 total

includes taxes & fees

May 11 - May 12

Noble Tourist Hotel Insadong

Jongno-gu

Danna

₩68,211 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

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Where to stay in Jongno-gu

Find the best Jongno-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Jongno-gu

Myeong-dong

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

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Gangnam-gu

Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.

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Hongdae

Urban arts and indie music thrive near Hongik University, with graffiti murals adorning Hongdae Mural Street and live music venues aplenty. Shop at independent clothing stalls, vintage shops, and visit quirky theme cafes.

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F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun-gu

Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.

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Insa-dong

This central Seoul district offers shopping and culture with traditional Korean art, antiques, and crafts.

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Top Jongno-gu Hotel Reviews

The Prima Hotel Jongno

10/10 Excellent

"We would have liked to sit in the cafe in the morning, but it opens too late. The business center was not a comfortable place to sit, either. Everything else about the Prima is lovely. We did not eat breakfast.0"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"I loved all their clientele it was amazing, food was great facilities were very well maintained however rooms were very tight with my large size luggage and lobby located on 11th floor had plenty space to sit but no spot to sit by front on grand floor while waiting for taxi Uh there was no thermostat to rise up temperature. I was able to access to use cooling only, I found it was cold during night time as temperature drops Otherwise I had great experience at the Gracery hotel"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was smooth and fast. Front desk was nice and professional. I must be getting old because I could hardly hear the girl talk. Anyways, room was nice and clean - had a washer (no dryer but that’s what the drying rack and balcony are there for), stove top, oven (but no microwave), large fridge and freezer (nice) and even a air dresser (to keep your clothes fresh). Had breakfast there daily - good mix of Korean and western - service was good as well. "

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, it was close to pretty much all transportation, near the bus stop which also includes airport shuttle bus, and also a 300m walk to the closest subway station. There're also lots of food options around the hotel, and at least 4 convenience store located within walking distance. I would love to stay at this place again for my next visit, highly recommend to everyone!!"

Price trends for hotels in Jongno-gu

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
July	April	₩153,387	₩150,400

Month	Price
January	₩134,448
February	₩171,075
March	₩181,818
April	₩190,567
May	₩153,387
June	₩150,400
July	₩133,999
August	₩159,091
September	₩150,600
October	₩172,727
November	₩153,283
December	₩162,960

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Jongno-gu.

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Our top choices for Jongno-gu hotels

GaGa House Dongdaemun

Anook Hotel & Spa Seoul Jongno Anguk 2nd

4rest Stay Jongno

247 Hostel Seoul

Oasis Travelers Jongno

Just4U

The Garden Hotel

STAY OHANA

Beyond Residence Jongno

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamun

Monthliv Jongno Hotel Stay

Stayz437 Jongno

MJ HOTEL JONGNO

Guwol Hotel Jongno Ikseon

Hotel DALSTAIR Seoul Jongno

Travel Light Hanok

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

Noble Tourist Hotel Insadong

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Where to stay in Jongno-gu

Myeong-dong

Gangnam-gu

Hongdae

Dongdaemun-gu

Insa-dong

Top Jongno-gu Hotel Reviews

The Prima Hotel Jongno

Price trends for hotels in Jongno-gu

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