Seo-Gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Yangdong Market

1/5(1 review)

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.

Yangdong Market

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.

Guus Hiddink Stadium

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.

5-18 Memorial Park

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.

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

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)
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Our pick of the best Seo-Gu Hotel Deals

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$103 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$103
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,002 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! (1,001 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$75 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$75
2 Nov - 3 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

CS Hotel
Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"The rooms were big and clean. Also liked the breakfast. The staff were very helpful and attentive."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

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Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

3 out of 5
9-12 Pungam 1-ro 21beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$75 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$75
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pungam Reservoir and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
"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

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS

3 out of 5
20,Sangmujungang-ro 28beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
The price is AU$102 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$102
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"객실이 크진 않은데 아이와 세명이 지내기 진짜 좋았어요! 더블침대 2개가 붙어있어서 커다란 패밀리 침대처럼 사용할수 있어요..! 웰컴 맥주도 주시고..! 조식이 무료로 제공되고 테이크아웃 커피까지!!!♡♡ 진짜 맘에 들었던 숙소였고 광주에 간다면 또 묵을예정 이예요!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu

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Nam-gu

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

Nam-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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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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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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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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