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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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
The hotel and staff were great. MAX from the front DESK was AWESOME.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
CS Hotel
Clean room
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
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Bolton
Room amenities included robe and toiletry set. Additionally, there’s a LG Styler in the room.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
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 National Museum.
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.
