Seo-Gu

Gwangju

A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.
A stone statue with a pile of stones in front of it, set in a garden with trees and grass.
A busy urban street with neon signs and storefronts.

Stay near popular Seo-Gu attractions

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

8.0/10 (48 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P11,253
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Top hotels in Seo-Gu

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is P3,708 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P3,708
P4,079 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The standard room was too small for two adults, so we upgraded to a suite which we were very happy with. We liked the fact that the hotel removed all the unnecessary amenities such as swimming pool, etc. and kept the price reasonable."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

2.5 out of 5
149, Sangmujayu-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P6,201 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P6,201
P6,821 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"The breakfast service is very good."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P5,537 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P5,537
P6,699 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was quite far from other areas and the convenience store at the bottom of the hotel was not that well stocked. But the hotel was clean and the room was of a decent size for 2 people."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P3,775 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
P3,775
P4,152 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and Gwangju Student Education ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (780 reviews)
"Well kept room, very clean, very helpful and courteous front desk staff. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

CS Hotel
HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS

3 out of 5
20,Sangmujungang-ro 28beon-gil, Seo-gu Gwangju
The price is P3,674 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P3,674
P4,042 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

3 out of 5
73, Sangmuyeonha-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,097 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P2,097
P2,307 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Gwangju Student Education ...
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
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Where to stay in Seo-Gu

Find the best Seo-Gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

Well-liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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