Seo-Gu Travel Guide
Gwangju



Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Top hotels in Seo-Gu

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Their breakfast was mediocre. Sits on a great location. Only couple minutes from Lotte Market.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
There is bad smell such as mixed mold and smoking smell in the room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

CS Hotel
Room was very nicely appointed and very large. Didn’t realize there was an overhead waterfall showerhead until the 2nd day, after I was puzzled by how low the other handheld device was positioned. Buffet breakfast may be different for Western visitors, in terms of not having much fresh fruit and ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
주차타워가 있었으면 오히려 좋았을 듯 합니다 객실은 매우 깔끔한 편 입니다 직원분 친절하고 응대가 빨랐습니다 출장 중 숙박으로 괜찮습니다
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

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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.

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
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo 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.
