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
Only stayed for one night but the room was cozy, clean, and comfortable! It’s about a 15 minute walk from the bullet train station so be mindful of that if you’re hauling around luggage, the sidewalks are not luggage friendly. Overall, a great hotel in a great area with a lot of local food nearby! ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 Jul 2025

CS Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 Oct 2024

Hotel Stay 53
I had an excellent stay in Gwangju, next to the subway station.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu

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

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 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 Travel Guide
- 5-18 Memorial Park
- Gwangju World Cup Stadium
- Pungam Reservoir
- Uncheon Reservoir
- Baegyangsa Temple
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Naejangsan National Park
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
- Damyang Marsh
- Mudeungsan Mountain
- Geumnam-ro Street
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Gwangju Art and Culture Center
- Chosun University Museum of Art
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Kumho Family Land
- Gwangju National Museum
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Penguin Village
- JeungSimSa Temple
- Daein Market
- Bulgapsa Temple
- Nam-Gwangju Night Market





