Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Nam-gu
Prince Motel
Very good
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
Royal Motel
Prado Hotel
The Hotel is almost in the middle of the town, good room facility, clean.
Reviewed on May 28, 2015
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Only stayed for one night but the room was cozy, clean, and comfortable! It’s about a 15 minute walk from the bullet train station so be mindful of that if you’re hauling around luggage, the sidewalks are not luggage friendly. Overall, a great hotel in a great area with a lot of local food nearby! ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
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.
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.
