Seo-Gu Travel Guide

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 in 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 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour

Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)

฿4,340
per adult
Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
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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
The price is ฿1,947 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿1,947
฿2,142 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Greta value and really comfortable room and nice en-suite."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,418 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,418
฿3,760 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
"Overall everything was great, except the view, I was given a backside room facing an alley."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 ฿3,039 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,039
฿3,677 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 ฿2,184 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿2,184
฿2,402 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 ฿2,072 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,072
฿2,279 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and Gwangju Student Education ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (818 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

CS Hotel
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

3 out of 5
73, Sangmuyeonha-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,036 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿1,036
฿1,139 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 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

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village.

Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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