Nam-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

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Stay near popular Nam-gu attractions

Missionary's House of Wilson

6.0/10 (1 review)
You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a trip to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

Gwangju May 18 History Tour

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

฿4,264
per adult
Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
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Top hotels in Nam-gu

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
Bongseonro 9th Street 31-1, Nam-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,200 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,200
฿1,320 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Missionary's House ...
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill

2.5 out of 5
9-10, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,300 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿1,300
฿1,430 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Missionary's House ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
"This hotel is great for its value. Clean and spacious rooms with great amenities. I especially like it because it is in a convenient area close to where I need to be for my travels to Gwangju. There are several small motels/hotels around the area, but I think this is the best one out of them ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2023

Hotel The Hill
Prince Motel

Prince Motel

2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is ฿846 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿846
฿930 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
5.8/10 (23 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024

Prince Motel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

3 out of 5
23-1, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,182 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,182
฿1,300 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Missionary's House ...
7.8/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was perfect! 15-20min bus ride to the national park or the Asian culture center or to the market. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
OK Hotel

OK Hotel

2 out of 5
9-9 Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿900 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿900
฿990 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
OK Hotel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,964 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,964
฿2,160 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 5-18 Memorial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The standard room was too small for two adults, so we upgraded to a suite which we were very happy with. We liked the fact that the hotel removed all the unnecessary amenities such as swimming pool, etc. and kept the price reasonable."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
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Where to stay in Nam-gu

Find the best Nam-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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