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.
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
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
When there was a problem with the temperature control in the room, the kind staff immediately resolved the issue.They were so helpful and professional.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
CS Hotel
Gallery Hotel
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Excellent friendly customer service staffs. Free water coffee and breakfast made my trip very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seo-Gu
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.
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 Missionary's House of Wilson 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.
