Nam-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Penguin Village

Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju.

Penguin Village

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion

Missionary's House of Wilson

You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a trip to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Missionary's House of Wilson

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery

House of Lee Jang-woo

Find out about the history of Gwangju with a stop at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

House of Lee Jang-woo

Activities

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

AU$229
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

AU$381
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Our pick of the best Nam-gu Hotel Deals

Prince Motel

Prince Motel

2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is AU$44 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$44
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
5.8/10 (23 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 22 July 2024

Prince Motel
Royal Motel

Royal Motel

2.5 out of 5
5, Geumhwa-ro 422beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are ...
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Royal Motel
Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill

2.5 out of 5
9-10, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"This hotel is great for its value. Clean and spacious rooms with great amenities. I especially like it because it is in a convenient area close to where I need to be for my travels to Gwangju. There are several small motels/hotels around the area, but I think this is the best one out of them ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2023

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UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$104 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$104
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good 👍"

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

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 AU$146 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$146
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"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

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is AU$77 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$77
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)
"clean and modern"

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu

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Yangnim-dong

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

Yangnim-dong
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Dong-Gu

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Dong-Gu
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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
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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.

Buk-gu
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Gwangsan-gu

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Gwangsan-gu

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