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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Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Myeong-dong

$1,346

per person

Dec 3 - Dec 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)

reception is 24/7 and super friendly, the place is also conveniently located and has all the necessities you need - highly recommend!

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

$1,541

per person

Nov 19 - Nov 24

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,348 reviews)

Only bad was the strike outside the hotel

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

Myeong-dong

$1,488

per person

Nov 19 - Nov 24

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Seoul (ICN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)

Amazing, staff are so helpful. Very convenient spot

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

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Private & custom tours

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Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge (English/Spanish)

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Classes & workshops

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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.

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.

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 culturally rich area.

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.