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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Seo-Gu

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

CS Hotel
"The room was great. The steamer in the room was a great amenity."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
"공조시스템 사용법이 조금 어려워보이는데 설명해줄 수 있는 카드같은것이 보기 쉬운곳에 있었으면 좋겠어요. 저는 발견 못했거든요"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
"객실도 너무 깨끗했고 직원분들도 친절했어요~추천해요"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Where to stay in Seo-Gu

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.

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.

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.

Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson are top sights worth seeing.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.












