Jongno-dong Travel Guide

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Insadong showing art and interior views

Popular places to visit

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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
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Insa-dong

4/5(1 review)

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
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Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
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Jogyesa Temple

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.

Jogyesa Temple
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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.

Cheonggye Plaza
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Changdeokgung Palace

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Changdeokgung Palace. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Changdeokgung Palace

Things to do

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

Rp1.236.400
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

Rp1.220.945
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
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Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

Rp695.475
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

Rp587.290
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
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Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

Rp1.313.675
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
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Seoul Full day Private Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong & More

Rp2.936.450
Per adult
Seoul Full day Private Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong & More
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Top hotels in Jongno-dong

Insadong Crown Hotel
Insadong Crown Hotel
3.5 out of 5
9 Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp798.584 per night from 22 Sep to 23 Sep
Rp798.584
per night
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong ...
7.4/10 Good! (446 reviews)
"There are a lot of interesting things"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Insadong Crown Hotel
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
4 out of 5
49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is Rp2.269.943 per night from 24 Sep to 25 Sep
Rp2.269.943
per night
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,900 reviews)
"Great location to main attractions in Seoul. Across from one of the temples."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4 out of 5
71, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp2.338.729 per night from 23 Sep to 24 Sep
Rp2.338.729
per night
23 Sep - 24 Sep
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,067 reviews)
"All the staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4 out of 5
38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is Rp2.142.688 per night from 23 Sep to 24 Sep
Rp2.142.688
per night
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
"I would definitely stay at Amid hotel again if I come to seoul, the location is very convenient and close to everything"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2024

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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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
Helpful staff
"We had a comfortable stay at the Prima Hotel. Found our room cleaned as we returned from breakfast. The reception staff were very polite and went out of their way to help and guide us"

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

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The Prima Hotel Jongno
Hotel Venue G
Hotel Venue G
3.5 out of 5
117, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp1.014.739 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.014.739
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very good reasonably safe and affordable very useful for the bus between them and the airport"

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Jongno-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 Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple, 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
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
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.

Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-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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