Seo-Gu
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
JeungSimSa Temple
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Kimdaejoong Convention Center
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.
Yangdong Market
During your trip to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Guus Hiddink Stadium
Catch an event at Guus Hiddink Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
5-18 Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
Top hotels in Seo-Gu
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Their breakfast was mediocre. Sits on a great location. Only couple minutes from Lotte Market.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
There is bad smell such as mixed mold and smoking smell in the room.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
CS Hotel
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Excellent friendly customer service staffs. Free water coffee and breakfast made my trip very convenient.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 National Museum.
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.
