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

Things to do


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 ฿2,056 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿2,056
฿2,262 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our 6 day stay. The washing machine and air-con worked so well. There were no strange noises and the coil bed was so comfortable. We slept well every night. The bathroom had a bidet which was helpful. The room itself was probably the usual size here but for us it just was enough. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

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 ฿2,697 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿2,697
฿3,263 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel was quite far from other areas and the convenience store at the bottom of the hotel was not that well stocked. But the hotel was clean and the room was of a decent size for 2 people."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,503 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿1,503
฿1,653 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Uncheon Reservoir ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"The room was great. The steamer in the room was a great amenity."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

CS Hotel
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,610
฿2,871 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Uncheon Reservoir are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"좋습니다. 주변에 음식점도 많고, 4성급이지만 깨끗하고 욕조도 넓고 방음상태도 좋습니다."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

2.5 out of 5
73, Sangmuyeonha-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿890 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿890
฿979 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 5-18 Memorial Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"가격대비 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,957 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿1,957
฿2,153 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 5-18 Memorial Park are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area."

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
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Where to stay in Seo-Gu

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

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.

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.

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.

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Yangnim-dong

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



Seo-Gu Travel Guide