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)

P11,304
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P11,451
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
Fully refundable
The price is P3,604 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
P3,604
P3,965 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
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 P6,327 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P6,327
P6,959 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 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 P5,624 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P5,624
P6,805 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Location can be noisy given its proximity to the airport."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS

3 out of 5
20,Sangmujungang-ro 28beon-gil, Seo-gu Gwangju
The price is P4,041 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
P4,041
P4,446 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P3,408 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
P3,408
P3,749 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (821 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

CS Hotel
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

3 out of 5
73, Sangmuyeonha-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,109 per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
P2,109
P2,320 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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 baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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 Penguin Village 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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