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Jongno-gu, Seoul: weekend crowd game

Data date: 2026-11-04
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).
Summary
Data date2026-11-04 / 2026-11-04 14:04 KST
Attraction59 (47)
QuietestGyeonghuigung Palace (Sat 39 / Sun 30)
DayMon (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).

#AttractionSatSunParkingHours
1Gyeonghuigung Palace39 Quiet30 QuietTight09:00~18:00 (closed Mon)
2Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate47 Quiet40 QuietOKAlways open
3Bosingak Belfry83 Busy35 QuietOKAlways open
4Seoul Museum of History68 Normal53 QuietTight09:00~21:00 (closed Mon)
5Sejong Center80 Busy50 QuietEasyKorean source: 공연 및 전시 별로 상이함
6Gwangjang Market92 Busy57 NormalEasy09:00~23:00
7RAWROW Gwangjang Market Branch[Tax Refund Shop]92 Busy57 NormalEasy10:00~20:00
8PLEATS MAMA EEUT Gwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop]92 Busy57 NormalEasy09:00~19:00

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).

FestivalDates
《소장품, 시대의 장면들》10-16~12-06
쿼드, 연극의 질문들：〈혁명의 춤〉10-28~11-08
온 가족 책 잔치11-07~11-07

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).

#AttractionAvgQuietest dayLevel
1Gyeonghuigung Palace38Mon 11/16 26Quiet
2Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate47Sun 11/8 40Quiet
3Sejong Center49Mon 11/16 36Quiet
4Arko Arts Theater53Mon 11/9 23Quiet
5Korean Museum of Straw and Life56Mon 11/16 30Normal
6Naksan Park58Mon 11/16 31Normal
7Seoul Museum of History60Mon 11/16 43Normal
8Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion61Mon 11/16 33Normal

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).

DayAvgLevelQuietest
Mon60NormalArko Arts Theater (25)
Tue64NormalArko Arts Theater (30)
Wed69NormalArko Arts Theater (36)
Thu71NormalSejong Center (42)
Fri76NormalGyeonghuigung Palace (45)
Sat94BusyGyeonghuigung Palace (43)
Sun79NormalGyeonghuigung Palace (31)

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).

DateAvgLevelQuiet spots
Mon 11/1660Normal13
Mon 11/961Normal11
Tue 11/1763Normal11
Tue 11/1064Normal10
Wed 11/466Normal14
Thu 11/570Normal9

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.

RouteFrom SeoulTo SeoulDistance
Daejeon99 min114 min141km
Yangyang110 min110 min154km
Gangneung160 min164 min168km
Daegu210 min210 min238km
Gwangju200 min200 min269km
Ulsan250 min250 min307km
Mokpo221 min237 min312km
Busan270 min270 min326km

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.

AttractionCar parksSpacesPublicParking
Sewoon Plaza131,59313Easy
Seosulla-gil Road121,56712Easy
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]111,47411Easy
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin41,3304Easy
Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun41,3304Easy
Ikseon-dong Hanok Street21,3192Easy
Sejong Center21,2792Easy
Gyeongbokgung Palace11,2601Easy

Free and cheap parking in Jongno-gu, Seoul

10 attractions have a free car park nearby. 5 more have a paid lot at or under 3,000 KRW per hour (scaled).

AttractionCar parkDistanceSpacesFee
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]Dongsunragil(Jongmyo)204m50
Tapgol ParkTapgolgongwon50m20
Naksan ParkSamseondong474m133~1,800/h
Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari AlleyJungguguminhoegwan Buseoljuchajang151m71~3,000/h
Seoul Museum of HistoryIhwayeogoap Gongyeongjuchajang484m13~3,000/h

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.

#AttractionHours
1Gwangjang Market09:00~23:00
2Bukchon Hanok Village10:00~17:00
3Gyeongbokgung Palace09:00~17:00 (closed Tue)
4Gwanghwamun Gate09:00~17:00 (closed Tue)
5Sejong-ro ParkAlways open
6Jogyesa TempleAlways open
7Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]09:00~17:30 (closed Tue)
8Tapgol Park09:00~17:00
9Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun GateAlways open
10National Palace Museum of Korea09:30~17:30

5 attractions without hours data: No data — check the official channel before you visit.

Details by attraction

AttractionSatSunSun−SatParkingHours
Gyeonghuigung Palace39 Quiet30 Quiet-9Tight09:00~18:00 (closed Mon)
Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate47 Quiet40 Quiet-7OKAlways open
Bosingak Belfry83 Busy35 Quiet-48OKAlways open
Seoul Museum of History68 Normal53 Quiet-15Tight09:00~21:00 (closed Mon)
Sejong Center80 Busy50 Quiet-30EasyKorean source: 공연 및 전시 별로 상이함
Gwangjang Market92 Busy57 Normal-35Easy09:00~23:00
RAWROW Gwangjang Market Branch[Tax Refund Shop]92 Busy57 Normal-35Easy10:00~20:00
PLEATS MAMA EEUT Gwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop]92 Busy57 Normal-35Easy09:00~19:00
Samcheong Park85 Busy65 Normal-20TightAlways open
Seoul City Wall Museum82 Busy70 Normal-12OK09:00~18:00 (closed Mon)
Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley94 Busy58 Normal-36EasyKorean source: 점포 별로 상이함
Naksan Park91 Busy79 Normal-12OKAlways open
Seoul Sajik Park90 Busy83 Busy-6TightAlways open
Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street95 Busy (Closed)78 Normal (Closed)-17OK08:00~19:00 (closed Sat/Sun)
Sejong-ro Park100 Busy75 Normal-25EasyAlways open
Insa-dong96 Busy80 Normal-16TightAlways open
Changgyeonggung Palace99 Busy76 Normal-23Hard09:00~21:00 (closed Mon)
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History100 Busy76 Normal-24Easy10:00~18:00
Tapgol Park99 Busy77 Normal-21OK09:00~17:00
Korean Museum of Straw and Life97 Busy80 Busy (Closed)-16No data10:00~17:00 (closed Mon/Sun)
Unhyeongung Royal Residence100 Busy79 Normal-21Hard09:00~18:00 (closed Mon)
Arko Arts Theater98 Busy81 Busy-17TightKorean source: 공연 별로 상이함
Jogyesa Temple100 Busy80 Normal-20TightAlways open
Ssamzigil96 Busy85 Busy-11Tight10:30~20:30
HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch96 Busy85 Busy-11Tight10:30~21:00

Before you go

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

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