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

Popular places to visit

Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain
Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

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.

JeungSimSa Temple

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

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.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Yangdong Market

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Yangdong Market

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.

Guus Hiddink Stadium

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.

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

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 ฿1,825 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿1,825
฿2,008 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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 ...
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 ฿2,578 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿2,578
฿3,119 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
When there was a problem with the temperature control in the room, the kind staff immediately resolved the issue.They were so helpful and professional.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
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 ฿1,406 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿1,406
฿1,547 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (88 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
Gallery Hotel

Gallery Hotel

3 out of 5
833-1, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,109 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿2,109
฿2,320 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and Gwangju Student Education & Culture ...
Gallery Hotel
Chocolate Hotel

Chocolate Hotel

3 out of 5
837, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu Gwangju
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and Gwangju Student Education & ...
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Chocolate Hotel
Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,387 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿2,387
฿2,626 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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 Gwangju Student Education & Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (444 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
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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 Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.

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 Missionary's House of Wilson 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 National Museum.

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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