Jongno-gu, Seoul: least crowded days
| Data date | 2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST |
|---|---|
| Attraction | 59 (47) |
| Quietest | Gyeonghuigung Palace (Sat 39 / Sun 30) |
| Day | Mon (60) |
Weekend plans in Jongno-gu, Seoul
Of 47 spots with forecasts for Sat 11/7 and Sun 11/8, 11 are rated Quiet or Normal. The least crowded is Gyeonghuigung Palace (Sat 39, Sun 30).
| # | Attraction | Sat | Sun | Parking | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyeonghuigung Palace | 39 Quiet | 30 Quiet | Tight | 09:00~18:00 (closed Mon) |
| 2 | Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate | 47 Quiet | 40 Quiet | OK | Always open |
| 3 | Bosingak Belfry | 83 Busy | 35 Quiet | OK | Always open |
| 4 | Seoul Museum of History | 68 Normal | 53 Quiet | Tight | 09:00~21:00 (closed Mon) |
| 5 | Sejong Center | 80 Busy | 50 Quiet | Easy | Korean source: 공연 및 전시 별로 상이함 |
| 6 | Gwangjang Market | 92 Busy | 57 Normal | Easy | 09:00~23:00 |
| 7 | RAWROW Gwangjang Market Branch[Tax Refund Shop] | 92 Busy | 57 Normal | Easy | 10:00~20:00 |
| 8 | PLEATS MAMA EEUT Gwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] | 92 Busy | 57 Normal | Easy | 09:00~19:00 |
Crowding by weekday in Jongno-gu, Seoul
Average crowding across 47 spots is 68 on weekdays, 94 on Saturday and 79 on Sunday (100 = that spot's peak season). The quietest weekday is Mon (average 60).
| Day | Avg | Level | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 60 | Normal | Arko Arts Theater (25) |
| Tue | 64 | Normal | Arko Arts Theater (30) |
| Wed | 69 | Normal | Arko Arts Theater (36) |
| Thu | 71 | Normal | Sejong Center (42) |
| Fri | 76 | Normal | Gyeonghuigung Palace (45) |
| Sat | 94 | Busy | Gyeonghuigung Palace (43) |
| Sun | 79 | Normal | Gyeonghuigung Palace (31) |
Quiet places in Jongno-gu, Seoul
The lowest 2-week average crowding is at Gyeonghuigung Palace (average 38). 4 of 47 spots with forecasts average under 55 (Quiet).
| # | Attraction | Avg | Quietest day | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyeonghuigung Palace | 38 | Mon 11/16 26 | Quiet |
| 2 | Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate | 47 | Sun 11/8 40 | Quiet |
| 3 | Sejong Center | 49 | Mon 11/16 36 | Quiet |
| 4 | Arko Arts Theater | 53 | Mon 11/9 23 | Quiet |
| 5 | Korean Museum of Straw and Life | 56 | Mon 11/16 30 | Normal |
| 6 | Naksan Park | 58 | Mon 11/16 31 | Normal |
| 7 | Seoul Museum of History | 60 | Mon 11/16 43 | Normal |
| 8 | Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion | 61 | Mon 11/16 33 | Normal |
11 in Jongno-gu, Seoul: best days
Among 14 forecast days in month 11, the lowest regional average is on Mon 11/16 (60). The busiest day is Sat 11/14 (94); most Quiet spots fall on Wed 11/4 (14 spots).
| Date | Avg | Level | Quiet spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/16 | 60 | Normal | 13 |
| Mon 11/9 | 61 | Normal | 11 |
| Tue 11/17 | 63 | Normal | 11 |
| Tue 11/10 | 64 | Normal | 10 |
| Wed 11/4 | 66 | Normal | 14 |
| Thu 11/5 | 70 | Normal | 9 |
Highway traffic forecast near Jongno-gu, Seoul
Korea Expressway Corporation forecasts about 5,550,000 vehicles nationwide at 15:00 on 2026-11-04. No forecast route connects directly to Jongno-gu, Seoul. The closest by distance, Seoul-Daejeon (141 km away), takes 99 min out and 114 min back.
| Route | From Seoul | To Seoul | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon | 99 min | 114 min | 141km |
| Yangyang | 110 min | 110 min | 154km |
| Gangneung | 160 min | 164 min | 168km |
| Daegu | 210 min | 210 min | 238km |
| Gwangju | 200 min | 200 min | 269km |
| Ulsan | 250 min | 250 min | 307km |
| Mokpo | 221 min | 237 min | 312km |
| Busan | 270 min | 270 min | 326km |
Parking near Jongno-gu, Seoul attractions
37 of 59 spots in Jongno-gu, Seoul have a car park within 500 m. 22 of them have 200+ spaces nearby (Easy) and 37 have a public car park.
| Attraction | Car parks | Spaces | Public | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewoon Plaza | 13 | 1,593 | 13 | Easy |
| Seosulla-gil Road | 12 | 1,567 | 12 | Easy |
| Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] | 11 | 1,474 | 11 | Easy |
| Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin | 4 | 1,330 | 4 | Easy |
| Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun | 4 | 1,330 | 4 | Easy |
| Ikseon-dong Hanok Street | 2 | 1,319 | 2 | Easy |
| Sejong Center | 2 | 1,279 | 2 | Easy |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | 1 | 1,260 | 1 | Easy |
Festivals in Jongno-gu, Seoul
3 festivals or events run on Sat 11/7-Sun 11/8 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The nearest is 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 (10-16~12-06).
| Festival | Dates |
|---|---|
| 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 | 10-16~12-06 |
| 쿼드, 연극의 질문들：〈혁명의 춤〉 | 10-28~11-08 |
| 온 가족 책 잔치 | 11-07~11-07 |
Parking fees in Jongno-gu, Seoul
Of 75 car parks with fee data near attractions, 10 are free. For 65 paid lots the base fee scaled to one hour has a median of about 6,000 KRW (range 1,800~9,000).
| Attraction | Car park | Distance | Fee | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naksan Park | Samseondong | 474m | ~1,800/h | Always open |
| Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley | Jungguguminhoegwan Buseoljuchajang | 151m | ~3,000/h | Always open |
| Seoul Museum of History | Ihwayeogoap Gongyeongjuchajang | 484m | ~3,000/h | - |
| Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] | Jongmyo | 240m | ~4,800/h | Always open |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Sejongro | 300m | ~5,160/h | Always open |
| Tapgol Park | Gwancheoldong | 282m | ~5,160/h | - |
| Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate | Cheonggye6(Buk) | 179m | ~5,400/h | 09:00~01:00 |
| Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate | Cheonggye6(Sinpyeonghwa) | 223m | ~5,400/h | 09:00~01:00 |
Jongno-gu, Seoul attractions: opening hours and admission
Opening hours are listed for 54 of 59 attractions in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The earliest to open is Tongin Market (07:00) and the latest to close is Gwangjang Market (23:00), Korea time.
| # | Attraction | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gwangjang Market | 09:00~23:00 |
| 2 | Bukchon Hanok Village | 10:00~17:00 |
| 3 | Gyeongbokgung Palace | 09:00~17:00 (closed Tue) |
| 4 | Gwanghwamun Gate | 09:00~17:00 (closed Tue) |
| 5 | Sejong-ro Park | Always open |
| 6 | Jogyesa Temple | Always open |
| 7 | Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] | 09:00~17:30 (closed Tue) |
| 8 | Tapgol Park | 09:00~17:00 |
| 9 | Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate | Always open |
| 10 | National Palace Museum of Korea | 09:30~17:30 |
Details by attraction
| Date | Avg | Quiet spots | Busy spots | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11/4 | 66 | 14 | 8 | Arko Arts Theater (35) |
| Thu 11/5 | 70 | 9 | 13 | Korean Museum of Straw and Life (39) |
| Fri 11/6 | 75 | 5 | 20 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (43) |
| Sat 11/7 | 93 | 2 | 44 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (39) |
| Sun 11/8 | 79 | 5 | 27 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (30) |
| Mon 11/9 | 61 | 11 | 1 | Arko Arts Theater (23) |
| Tue 11/10 | 64 | 10 | 3 | Arko Arts Theater (31) |
| Wed 11/11 | 71 | 7 | 17 | Arko Arts Theater (37) |
| Thu 11/12 | 72 | 7 | 15 | Sejong Center (43) |
| Fri 11/13 | 77 | 6 | 28 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (47) |
| Sat 11/14 | 94 | 2 | 43 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (47) |
| Sun 11/15 | 79 | 4 | 26 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (32) |
| Mon 11/16 | 60 | 13 | 1 | Gyeonghuigung Palace (26) |
| Tue 11/17 | 63 | 11 | 2 | Arko Arts Theater (30) |
Before you go
- Check the day's traffic forecast and car park hours before leaving.
- Check whether any attraction is closed on Sat 11/7 / Sun 11/8.
- Under 55 is Quiet, 80 or more is Busy; if Busy, try opening time or a weekday.
- If parking is Tight, consider public car parks or transit.
FAQ
Which is quieter in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Saturday or Sunday?
Average forecast crowding is 94 on Saturday and 79 on Sunday, so Sun looks quieter.
What is the data date?
Crowding forecasts were received on 2026-11-04; the traffic forecast is as of 2026-11-04 14:04 KST. These are estimates from past data, not live.
Where does the parking data come from?
Korea's national parking-lot open data and Korea Tourism Organization data, counting car parks within 500 m. Fees and hours may change.
What does the crowding number mean?
It is relative to that spot's own peak season (100). Under 55 is Quiet, under 80 Normal, 80 or more Busy.
Related pages
Sources and data date
- Data date: 2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST
- Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea public data portal, TMAP Mobility.
- Estimates from past data, not live.