Seo-Gu Travel Guide
Gwangju



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 in 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
Top hotels in Seo-Gu

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Very kindly staff and good quality amenities
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

CS Hotel
It was very clean and spacious. And the staff was very friendly and kind. Definitely wiil come back again~
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Excellent friendly customer service staffs. Free water coffee and breakfast made my trip very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Gallery Hotel
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

HOTEL GRAND PARIS
침구는 깨끗했고 음식은 맛있었네요
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu

Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.