Guidebook for Jongno-gu
Sightseeing
Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)
Part of 600 year old Seoul City Wall.
Changdeokgul Palace has a beautiful garden called Secret Garden. It is a 15~20 minute walk from the house.
214 locals recommend
Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roChangdeokgul Palace has a beautiful garden called Secret Garden. It is a 15~20 minute walk from the house.
It has a futuristic building used for conventions and exhibitions. Located in a beautiful park near historic Dongdaemun Gate.
357 locals recommend
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
It has a futuristic building used for conventions and exhibitions. Located in a beautiful park near historic Dongdaemun Gate.
Jongmyo Shrine Park
2 Hunjeong-dongMagnificent example of Joseon Dynasty architecture.
Beautiful gate on historic city wall on top of a hill. The trail leading to the gate is beautiful.
숙정문산책로
Samcheong-dongBeautiful gate on historic city wall on top of a hill. The trail leading to the gate is beautiful.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roMain palace of Joseon Dynasty Kings.
Shopping
Traditional market and modern shopping malls coexist. Many of the shopping malls are open all night. Only one stop from Hyehwa Station.
237 locals recommend
Dongdaemun Market
18-221 Euljiro 6(yuk)-gaTraditional market and modern shopping malls coexist. Many of the shopping malls are open all night. Only one stop from Hyehwa Station.
The largest department store in Seoul. Large duty free shops are also in the same building. Located opposite Myongdong shopping area.
112 locals recommend
Lotte Department Store Main
81 Namdaemun-roThe largest department store in Seoul. Large duty free shops are also in the same building. Located opposite Myongdong shopping area.
新罗免税
One of the largest duty free shop in the city.
Food Scene
Yongsusan
Traditional Korean restaurant. Classy. Right next to Changdeokgung Secret Garden.
Naksan Garden
1-36 Dongsung-dong Popular Korean barbecue restaurant.
Local favorite. Pastries, breads, bagels, sandwiches, coffee, etc..
27 locals recommend
Napoleon Patisserie
Seongbukdong 1(il)-gaLocal favorite. Pastries, breads, bagels, sandwiches, coffee, etc..
씨리어스델리
Good pizza, pasta, burgers, etc..
슬로우가든 성북점
107-1 Seongbuk-dongGood brunch place.
Little run down but serves hearty Korean noodle soup. Popular local eatery. Ask for kalgoogsoo which is noodle in hot beef broth.
9 locals recommend
혜화칼국수
84-3 Hyehwa-dongLittle run down but serves hearty Korean noodle soup. Popular local eatery. Ask for kalgoogsoo which is noodle in hot beef broth.
Kobe Gen Pei
Excellent home style Japanese food.
Suyeon Sanbang Tea House
8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gilTraditional tea house.
Korean restaurant housed in a gorgeous traditional hanok building that offers Korean royal course meals. Expensive but classy.
7 locals recommend
Seokparang
309 Jahamun-roKorean restaurant housed in a gorgeous traditional hanok building that offers Korean royal course meals. Expensive but classy.
Upscale French restaurant upstairs. Downstairs cafe serves more simple meals. Located in an art gallery. Explore Samcheongdong after a meal.
The Restaurant
54 Samcheong-roUpscale French restaurant upstairs. Downstairs cafe serves more simple meals. Located in an art gallery. Explore Samcheongdong after a meal.
Everything Else
Church at the top of the hill close to the house. Use the red cross on church steeple as a beacon to find the house.:)
혜성교회
Church at the top of the hill close to the house. Use the red cross on church steeple as a beacon to find the house.:)
University that traces its root to six hundred year old confucian academy.
51 locals recommend
Sungkyunkwan University
25-2 Sungkyunkwan-roUniversity that traces its root to six hundred year old confucian academy.
Famous zen meditation center. Beautiful buildings were once used as private pavilions for entertaining select clientele.
35 locals recommend
Gilsangsa Temple
68 Seonjam-ro 5-gilFamous zen meditation center. Beautiful buildings were once used as private pavilions for entertaining select clientele.
Park on top of a hill right next to the historic city wall. Walk from the house will give you a good work out.
28 locals recommend
Waryong Park
192 Waryonggongwon-gilPark on top of a hill right next to the historic city wall. Walk from the house will give you a good work out.
Smartest kids in Korea go to this school. The trail along the historic city wall starts from the rear of the school. The trail leads you up the hill where the view is magnificent.
Seoul Science High School
63 Hyehwa-roSmartest kids in Korea go to this school. The trail along the historic city wall starts from the rear of the school. The trail leads you up the hill where the view is magnificent.
Nearest subway station from the house. Use Exit 5. There is a Starbucks near the exit.
11 locals recommend
Hansung Univ. (Samseongyo) station
Haengdang-dongNearest subway station from the house. Use Exit 5. There is a Starbucks near the exit.
Another nearby subway station. 10 minutes walk from the house. Use Exit 1 or 4. Near Exits 1 and 2 are Daehangno Theater district.
17 locals recommend
Hyehwa station
120 Daehak-roAnother nearby subway station. 10 minutes walk from the house. Use Exit 1 or 4. Near Exits 1 and 2 are Daehangno Theater district.
Essentials
킴스마트 성북점
94-1 Seongbuk-dongGrocery store with good selection of foods including imports.
Grocery store. Limited selection but convenient location.
17 locals recommend
Homeplus Express myeongryun points
5 Hyehwa-ro 3-gilGrocery store. Limited selection but convenient location.
36-13
Conveniently located grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular among locals and visitors alike. Lively dance floor and live band music in a separate room.
18 locals recommend
J.J. Mahoney's
322 Sowol-roPopular among locals and visitors alike. Lively dance floor and live band music in a separate room.
엘루이클럽( ELLUI CLUB )
Popular dance club in Gangnam. Huge.
M2 The Club
20-5 Jandari-roPopular Electronica dance club in Hongdae club district.
nb1 홍대
362-4 Seogyo-dongPopular hip hop dance club in Hongdae club district.
헬리오스에프엔비
195 Itaewon-roPopular bar with a dance floor.
Glam Lounge
26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gilUpscale lounge bar in Itaewon.
천년동안도
94 Nakwon-dongExcellent jazz club. Multiple bands and artists perform every night.
Well known neighborhood jazz club. Live performances every night in a unique industrial setting.
째즈스토리
1-138 Dongsung-dongWell known neighborhood jazz club. Live performances every night in a unique industrial setting.
Arts & Culture
One of the best art museums in Seoul.
Houses both Korean and Western art collections.
Operated by Samsung.
91 locals recommend
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gilOne of the best art museums in Seoul.
Houses both Korean and Western art collections.
Operated by Samsung.