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)
Seo-Gu Hotel Deals
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
They had an awesome gym
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
CS Hotel
Large family room and very clean. Great view. Breakfast for us as westerners was ok. A bit of a walk to the subway. We took taxi to get to hotel and when we left as easy option and cheap. Coffee shops and convenience stores and restaurants a plenty around the area.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
주차좋음 욕실환기아쉬움
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
커피포트에 곰팡이가 있어서 더러웠구요 전체적인 시설이 노후되었어요
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
Other neighborhoods around Seo-Gu
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson 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 Penguin Village 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.
