You'll soon discover why this Jongno-gu urban area is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are in the area as well. They won't take you long to reach from Insa-dong.

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The Garden Hotel

Jongno-gu

$830

per person

Jan 22 - Jan 28

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN)

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

Well located, close to subway and bus and busy area, friendly staff, we had heated floors in the room which was very nice!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

$1,663

per person

Feb 20 - Feb 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,409 reviews)

The room is spacious and clean. The only problem is the bathroom. Its old and needs a TLC. The shower makes the floor flooded and the granite needs repair or replaced entirely.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence

Gwangjin-gu

$1,766

per person

Feb 20 - Feb 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

The hotel staff was attentive and helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour (Vehicle Included)

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Seoul: Korean BBQ Place of the Month Curated by the Host

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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

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Popular places to visit

Tapgol Park

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

Jogyesa Temple

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

Beautiful Buddhist temple and place of meditation in the center of a busy city.

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Central Buddhist Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Central Buddhist Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

I passed this little palace on my walk to the subway everyday, not realizing it was once a palace. It is tiny compared to the more famous Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces.

Unhyeongung

Unhyeongung is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

K-Style Hub

A crash course in all things South Korean, this museum and information center aims to help vacationers understand the country’s customs and culinary traditions.

Beautiful Tea Museum

You can study the exhibits at Beautiful Tea Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.