Title: Book the Best HISTORIC Hotels in Jongno-gu in 2025 | Expedia.ca [Jongno-gu Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Jongno-Gu.dx179268)[Vacation Rentals in Seoul](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Vacation-Rentals.d178308.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Seoul](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Seoul](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Jongno-gu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Jongno-Gu.d179268.Car-Rental-Guide)[Jongno-gu Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Jongno-Gu.d179268.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250493-Gwangjang-Traditional-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Historic Hotels in Jongno-gu from CA $48 ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Jongno-gu Historic Hotels Tonight [Sep 17 - Sep 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=179268&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Sep 18 - Sep 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=179268&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Sep 19 - Sep 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=179268&startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Sep 26 - Sep 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=179268&startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Jongno-gu Historic Hotels ![Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13299500/13299427/6d42f48e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13299500/13299427/c3493bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13299500/13299427/5274ca28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13299500/13299427/fe1f414f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1 Jung-gu 8.8/10 Excellent (1006) "Excellent location and very friendly staff." CA $97 CA $107 total includes taxes & fees Sep 21 - Sep 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Toyoko-Inn-Seoul-Dongdaemun-1.h13299427.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11829600/11829576/5e46b231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11829600/11829576/222ec662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11829600/11829576/f6af5cc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11829600/11829576/3444dc97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamory Guesthouse Jung-gu 8.6/10 Excellent (438) "Very nice host and kind and helpful " CA $58 CA $65 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hamory-Guesthouse.h11829576.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119702100/119702002/46788c0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119702100/119702002/af5439dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119702100/119702002/c2cb940c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119702100/119702002/99d70b73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel Jongno-gu CA $90 CA $99 total includes taxes & fees Sep 30 - Oct 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Dongdaemun-Tourist-Hotel.h119702002.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44333400/44333337/fc7b3647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44333400/44333337/5d148eb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44333400/44333337/cbdbf654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44333400/44333337/c33448b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Olive Hotel Jongno-gu 6.4/10 (9) "Night shift guy is so kind,but daytime sift guy is terrible. I didn’t trust daytime receptionist anymore. He didn’t work as a receptionist. I asked to call a taxi at 9 when it was at 8. And i went down to the reception at 8:45. He said that it was impossible to call a taxi now." CA $48 CA $54 total includes taxes & fees Sep 23 - Sep 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Olive-Hotel.h44333337.Hotel-Information) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001000/61000984/f83c8cc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001000/61000984/8ea35945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001000/61000984/db3db371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61001000/61000984/f3cd1389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Hanok near GyeongbokgungPalace Airportbus/Gyeongbokgung Stn, 8min walk Jongno-gu 10/10 Exceptional (14) "Great placeto stay in Seoul." [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Gorgeous-Hanok-Near-Gyeongbok-Palace.h61000984.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104323300/104323226/7878b0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104323300/104323226/cdc4cfd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104323300/104323226/w3024h2612x0y832-9104abd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104323300/104323226/fbb37070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HAM Hanokstay Anguk Station 10 min, 2rooms+2bathrooms Jongno-gu CA $469 CA $536 total includes taxes & fees Sep 28 - Sep 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-HAM-Hanokstay-Anguk-Station-10-Min.h104323226.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02®ionId=179268&adults=2&specialized_stays_group_explore=historic_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Price trends for hotels in Jongno-gu | Less expensive | More expensive | Next month | | --- | --- | --- | | February | April | CA $143 | | Month | Price | | --- | --- | | January | CA $105 | | February | CA $100 | | March | CA $131 | | April | CA $147 | | May | CA $144 | | June | CA $126 | | July | CA $134 | | August | CA $135 | | September | CA $129 | | October | CA $143 | | November | CA $111 | | December | CA $121 | Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Jongno-gu. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees. ## Top Jongno-gu Hotel Reviews ![Hotel Sunbee Insadong](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5310000/5302300/5302216/23fb987f_y.jpg) ### Hotel Sunbee Insadong 10/10 Excellent "I would it definitely come back to this hotel. Very clean, comfortable beds and accommodating staff. In fact, while I was there the owner, Kevin, was by chance working the front desk and was incredibly helpful. The location Insa Dong, Seoul was perfect. It was short walking distance to the Insa dong pedestrian shopping street which was lined with fantastic shops, restaurants, and cafés. The small alleyways were so much fun to explore. It was also just a 20 minute walk to the main palace. Gyeongbokgung. The hotel and the area were all very charming. In fact, the owner went out of his way to explain to me that the name of the, Sunbee, means scholar in English because this is the area where the scholars that were attached to the palace lived. Altogether a most pleasant experience.! " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Sunbee-Hotel.h5302216.Hotel-Information) ![AMID HOTEL SEOUL](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5490600/5490599/1fff8672_y.jpg) ### AMID HOTEL SEOUL 10/10 Excellent "Great hotel in a continent location for exploring Seoul " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Center-Mark-Hotel.h5490599.Hotel-Information) ![Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12670000/12661800/12661732/ebb0abf7_y.jpg) ### Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong 10/10 Excellent "A fantastic option to stay in South Korea. Super recommended. " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Shilla-Stay-Gwanghwamun-Myungdong.h12661732.Hotel-Information) ![Four Seasons Hotel Seoul](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11920000/11918400/11918302/3e174b8a_y.jpg) ### Four Seasons Hotel Seoul 10/10 Excellent "This is a beautiful hotel! We loved our room it had plenty of space and double sinks in the bathroom, which we really like. It was amazing service… every staff member was extremely friendly, helpful and kind. I especially loved our waitress in the morning at Maru restaurant, she remembered how we like our coffee and was so very nice. " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Seoul.h11918302.Hotel-Information) ![Lotte Hotel World](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2400/2342/07fc1438_y.jpg) ### Lotte Hotel World 10/10 Excellent "This hotel is excellent! The best hotel in Seoul for the location, accessibility to get to popular neighbourhoods and the staff are great!" [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Lotte-Hotel-World.h2342.Hotel-Information) ![LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615800/12615733/09735219_y.jpg) ### LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong 10/10 Excellent "Central location with easy access to transport, places to eat and attractions. " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-LOTTE-City-Hotel-Myeongdong.h12615733.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Hyatt Seoul](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21727/5f31616c_y.jpg) ### Grand Hyatt Seoul 10/10 Excellent "Restaurant " [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Seoul.h21727.Hotel-Information) ![Somerset Palace Seoul](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1526000/1525966/d88ba23a_y.jpg) ### Somerset Palace Seoul 10/10 Excellent "Great place for business and holidays. Updated breakfast menu is better than before. Interior is a bit dated but excellent location and clean." [](https://expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Somerset-Palace-Seoul.h1525966.Hotel-Information) ![ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5900000/5892400/5892378/ce88b11c_y.jpg) ### ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) 10/10 Excellent "Amazing area! Very cute village. Close to stations for the bus. Clean hotel!! 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The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you're here. You can also discover the museums during your vacation in this culturally rich area. ### How many historical hotels are there in Jongno-gu? > Jongno-gu is home to 267 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels. ### What are the must-see historical places and other sights in Jongno-gu? > Jongno-gu is notable for its temples and monuments, and landmarks include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun, and Gwanghwamun Plaza. Cultural venues include Sejong Cultural Center, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul National University Hospital. Additionally, in the area you'll find Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. ### What is a historic hotel like in Jongno-gu? > When you book a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a vacation someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Jongno-gu, giving a historical feel. ### What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel? > "Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value and how it inspired the community. ### Do historic hotels in Jongno-gu have modern facilities? > Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Jongno-gu, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app ![QR code to download the app](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/qr-code/footer_qr/4_QR_FOOTER.png)