Popular places to visit
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.
Gwangju World Cup Stadium
Catch an event at Gwangju World Cup Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Pungam Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pungam Reservoir during your travels in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Seo-Gu Hotel Deals
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Very kindly staff and good quality amenities
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
CS Hotel
It was very clean and spacious. And the staff was very friendly and kind. Definitely wiil come back again~
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Excellent friendly customer service staffs. Free water coffee and breakfast made my trip very convenient.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Gallery Hotel
Clean, comfortable and right in downtown Gwangju! Close to the train station if you’re taking the trail from Seoul. The breakfast buffet had hot Korean food (not instant ramen!) and the room had this great machine to freshen clothes! We drove from Pyeongtaek and got in at 2200 and the front desk ...
Reviewed on May 26, 2024
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
침구는 깨끗했고 음식은 맛있었네요
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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 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.
