Popular places to visit
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Kimdaejoong Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Yangdong Market
During your trip to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
5-18 Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
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.
Seo-Gu Hotel Deals
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Good 👍
Reviewed on 11 June 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family.
Reviewed on 29 July 2025
CS Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 17 October 2025
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
The rooms were big and clean. Also liked the breakfast. The staff were very helpful and attentive.
Reviewed on 12 April 2025
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. It was great for one night passing through. Many dining options and markets everywhere. For the rate and accommodation, it was excellent.
Reviewed on 11 October 2024
Hotel Stay 53
I had an excellent stay in Gwangju, next to the subway station.
Reviewed on 21 September 2025
Other neighborhoods around Seo-Gu
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Seo-Gu
- Kimdaejoong Convention Center
- Yangdong Market
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Guus Hiddink Stadium
- Gwangju World Cup Stadium
- Pungam Reservoir
- Uncheon Reservoir
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Damyang Marsh
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Baegyangsa Temple
- Naejangsan National Park
- Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Meta Provence
- Geumnam-ro Street
- National Asian Cultural Complex
- Bulgapsa Temple
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- Gwangju National Museum
- JeungSimSa Temple
- Gwangju Art Street
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Penguin Village
- Hwasun Red Cliffs
- Hampyeong Expo Park
- Daein Market
- Unjusa
