Nam-gu

Gwangju

Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Penguin Village

Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju.

Penguin Village

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

Missionary's House of Wilson

You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a visit to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Missionary's House of Wilson

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

House of Lee Jang-woo

Find out about the history of Gwangju when you spend time at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

House of Lee Jang-woo

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

P8,549
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
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Top hotels in Nam-gu

Prince Motel

Prince Motel

2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is P1,522 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
P1,522
P1,674 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
5.8/10 (23 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Prince Motel
Royal Motel

Royal Motel

2.5 out of 5
5, Geumhwa-ro 422beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are ...
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Royal Motel
Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill

2.5 out of 5
9-10, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is P2,449 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P2,449
P2,694 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"This hotel is great for its value. Clean and spacious rooms with great amenities. I especially like it because it is in a convenient area close to where I need to be for my travels to Gwangju. There are several small motels/hotels around the area, but I think this is the best one out of them ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2023

Hotel The Hill
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

3 out of 5
23-1, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is P2,261 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P2,261
P2,487 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of ...
좋아요
"클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요"

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is P3,906 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
P3,906
P4,297 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is P4,629 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,629
P5,601 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
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Dong-Gu

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Dong-Gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Chosun University Museum of Art or National Asian Cultural Complex.

Dong-Gu
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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
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Buk-gu

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju Art and Culture Center.

Buk-gu
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Gwangsan-gu

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.

Gwangsan-gu

Nam-gu