City: Jongno-gu
Top Things to do in Jongno-gu
The 8 Best Neighborhoods in Jongno-gu, South Korea
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 707karenq
We took a leisurely walk from our hotel near Euljiro 3-ga to Ikseon-dong Hanok Street. It is relatively easy to locate. You can use NaverMap to guide you there as google map doesn’t work well in South Korea. Loads of instagram worthy spots and cafes. There is a nice little hotteok stall near Seine Dessert. Seine Dessert is another cute little cafe with pretty desserts and nice and different European themed interior on each floor. Apart from Hotteok, we tried the pancake at Flipper’s. How was the pancake? Good, but i still prefer Pauline Pancake. Apart from Cafes, there are also bakeries and shops that sells hats, accessories and flowers. You can spend some good 2 hours in this area.
2. Donuimun Museum Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Seochon Sejong Maeul Alley
4. Seoul Daehangno
5. Insadong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,414 reviews
Though touristy, this vibrant neighborhood is one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul. Great tea houses, restaurants, street food, galleries and souvenir shops make it a must-see area.
Reviewed By Hai65 - Kuching, Malaysia
If you are into creative arts and culture, this is the place to me. There are lots of quirky shops selling handmade embroidery and local arts and crafts. There is a beautiful building called Ssamzegil that is dedicated to the local arts and crafts and one can find a lot of treasures in most of the shops. The items can be a bit pricey but some are worth having due to their uniqueness. Definitely worth a visit.
6. Bukchon Hanok Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,249 reviews
Reviewed By monaamj - Al Muharraq, Bahrain
was there with hyeyoung ...lovely place lots of tiny shops and alleyways great place for photo opportunities ...but keep in mind that it’s still a residential area and people remind you to keep it low!!!!!a couple of hours are possible if you plan to have lunch there ...would be apprehensive for people with knee back problems as the rounds are a tad steep !!! comfy shoes are a must !! nice places to enjoy coffee or lunch
7. Ihwa Mural Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By katfuz - Seoul, South Korea
I really enjoyed walking around here and checking out the various wall murals, artsy corners as well as traditional houses and stores. Had a nice bingsu - shaved ice korean dessert with red beans to cool off from the heat. A lot of stores and restaurants were closed during the time I visited due to corona virus; however, I was lucky the streets were not packed with many tourists and people. Coming here offered a little escape into the past. I recommend visiting this artsy village when you are in Seoul.
