Jongno-gu

Seoul

Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage
Jongno-gu
Gyeonghuigung Palace showing heritage architecture
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture 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
Seoul which includes interior views and art

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 Stream featuring a city, a bridge 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

Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

RM181
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

RM147
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

RM400
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

RM286
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

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

RM290
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

RM218
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
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Top hotels in Jongno-gu

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is RM606 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM606
RM667 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,116 reviews)
"Overall I really like this hotel, staff were friendly and helpful and it is convienently located for walking, shopping, dining, and access to bus/subway."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
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 RM482 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM482
RM530 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
"Room clean. Nice staff with perfect English."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno

3.5 out of 5
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (698 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and the area is easy accessible! Transportation is easy since there's a busstop and subway station nearby. 10/10 would come again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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The Prima Hotel Jongno
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is RM2,716 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
RM2,716
RM2,988 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"What a location. Heart of Seoul. So many places to go, shop, eat, visit, and see. Very friendly staffs and will make you feel welcomed. No staff will say no."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Hotel Nafore

Hotel Nafore

3.5 out of 5
17, Supyo-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM409 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
RM409
RM495 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was simple, but very spacious and tidy. The staff were also very nice and welcoming. They were accommodating when I arrived from a later flight (after midnight). The location was also quite convenient, as it was an easy walk to a bus stop or metro. The only complaint I have is it is hard ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Nafore
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is RM510 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM510
RM561 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Strategic location"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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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
Seoul which includes interior views and art

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.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Deoksugung Palace which includes a park 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 a city, street scenes and shopping

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 showing markets, a city and street scenes

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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