Jongno-gu

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek
Gyeonghuigung Palace which includes heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Statue of Sejong the Great showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gyeongbok Palace showing 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
Gwanghwamun which includes art

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 Traditional Market which includes a park, a city and a river or creek

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 which includes interior views and art

Insa-dong

You can enjoy retail therapy at Insa-dong during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Insa-dong
Cheonggyecheon featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a city

Cheonggyecheon

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

Cheonggyecheon

Jongno-gu Hotel Deals

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ₩127,600 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
₩127,600
₩140,360 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,166 reviews)
Good location in between insadong and Myeongdong. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Good value for money.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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 ₩640,000 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩640,000
₩704,000 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent room and great breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
180, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩123,224 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
₩123,224
₩135,546 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
Clean room, very friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Rian

Hotel Rian

3.5 out of 5
26, Supyo-ro 18-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩100,309 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
₩100,309
₩121,374 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Bed was a bit hard and stiff, but quality service from staff and everything else was excellent

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Hotel Rian
Le Mong Hotel

Le Mong Hotel

3.5 out of 5
28, Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu Seoul
The price is ₩114,864 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
₩114,864
₩126,350 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
Love the breakfast options and the hotel was so convenient to walk to all the sights. Perfect for a solo trip for a couple of days!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Le Mong Hotel
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 ₩123,543 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
₩123,543
₩135,897 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,085 reviews)
fantastic location very convenient

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
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Other neighborhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more 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

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

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 featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu

Jongno-gu

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