Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Insa-dong
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.
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.
Jogyesa Temple
Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.
Cheonggye Plaza
Admire the iconic Spring Sculpture and Candlelight Fountain, attend a cultural event, or stroll along the urban stream that gave rise to this urban square.
Changdeokgung Palace
After visiting Changdeokgung Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Tapgol Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tapgol Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
I recently stayed at this hotel and found it to be perfectly fine overall. The location is good and convenient, and I booked the room at a reduced price. However, even with the discount, I’m not entirely sure it was worth the money. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, but there was nothing ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Great stay at Orakai Hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and the staff were polite and helpful throughout my stay. Excellent location with easy access to transportation, cafes, and shops. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
N285 Hotel Insadong
Super kind staff, very clean, and spacious. Enjoyed my stay with me and my friend loved the bidet, and rain fall shower. The CU downstairs was perfect for midnight runs.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Rian
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Room was nice, breakfast was okay (not many sweet options though), service was great too. Only downside was it was very painful with the lifts. You had to take 2 lifts to exist the hotel because the reception is on floor 5 and the lift to the room goes from 5 up and the lift from the street goes ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the 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.
