Jongno-gu

Seoul

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

Popular places to visit

Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

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

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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 showing interior views and art

Insa-dong

4/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Insa-dong during your stay in Seoul. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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

Cheonggyecheon

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Cheonggyecheon

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

S$106
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

S$108
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

S$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

S$9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Night Market Food Tour

Night Market Food Tour

S$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Market Food Tour
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience

Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)

S$67
per adult
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is S$677 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$677
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The best hotel in Seoul by far! Jenny and Jane were amazing! Love the Four Seasons Seoul. I’ll be back soon."

Reviewed on 7 Mar,2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is S$177 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$177
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (1,077 reviews)
"Shilla Stay recognizable rooms and main lobby designs are cool and cozy: the strong point of this hotel concept. The breakfast buffet is good in quality but relatively limited in the choice variety. Nothing to complain about except if your stay is long: it becomes repetitive. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar,2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
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 S$244 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$244
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star 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! (2,012 reviews)
"Hotel was great location, close to subway and cafes , restaurants and shops. Room had more space than I expected and enjoyed the facilities of laundry and gym! Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Mar,2025

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Orakai Insadong Suites
Orakai Insadong Suites
4 out of 5
18 Insadong 4-Gil Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is S$194 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
S$194
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews)
"wonderfull location for a family!"

Reviewed on 25 Feb,2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is S$117 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$117
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and modern hotel. Close to transportation and walkable to subway stations as well many tourist attractions in the area. I would recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar,2025

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Hanok Hotel DAAM
Hanok Hotel DAAM
3 out of 5
19 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is S$140 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$140
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
"Very unique hotel! My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. We also enjoyed the breakfast that was included with our stay!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar,2025

Hanok Hotel DAAM
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-gu

Insadong showing 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 showing 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 Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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 showing 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, street scenes and a 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.

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 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

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