Seo-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea
Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea
impress place in Gwang-ju 
very small. but so beautiful budha.
Downtown Gwangju, South Korea, is the place to be if you like loud music, cheap beer, karaoke and cosmetics.  Take a walk down the shopping street where each shop will try to out-do the other over how loud they can play some form of EDM or Kpop. You'll be dazzled by the bright lights and stores. But once you've reached the centre you can veer off and find one of the many bars to settle down in and spend the night drinking Maekju (beer) with friends. It's so lively you won't know where to look.

#stunningstructures

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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 ฿1,830 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,830
฿2,013 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,009 reviews)
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿2,585 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿2,585
฿3,128 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very kindly staff and good quality amenities

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,488 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,488
฿1,637 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
It was very clean and spacious. And the staff was very friendly and kind. Definitely wiil come back again~

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

CS Hotel
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

3 out of 5
9-12 Pungam 1-ro 21beon-gil, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,410 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,410
฿1,551 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pungam Reservoir and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
Excellent friendly customer service staffs. Free water coffee and breakfast made my trip very convenient.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿2,056 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
฿2,056
฿2,261 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Gallery Hotel

Gallery Hotel

3 out of 5
833-1, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,115 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,115
฿2,326 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
7/10 Good! (29 reviews)
Great amenities and breakfast!
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 26 May 2024

Gallery Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu

good place for simple korean foods
called "ddokbokki",is left 
"Tewgim"is right
and "Eomook

Nam-gu

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

Nam-gu
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Gwangsan-gu

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Gwangsan-gu
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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
Base ball park
so good!!

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.

Buk-gu
광주광역시 포충사 성인문

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Dong-Gu


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