Seo-Gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.
A stone statue with a pile of stones in front of it, set in a garden with trees and grass.
A busy urban street with neon signs and storefronts.

Stay near popular Seo-Gu attractions

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

8.0/10 (48 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

NZ$301
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 NZ$105 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$105
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The standard room was too small for two adults, so we upgraded to a suite which we were very happy with. We liked the fact that the hotel removed all the unnecessary amenities such as swimming pool, etc. and kept the price reasonable."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

2.5 out of 5
149, Sangmujayu-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is NZ$186 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$186
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"The breakfast service is very good."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is NZ$188 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$188
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was quite far from other areas and the convenience store at the bottom of the hotel was not that well stocked. But the hotel was clean and the room was of a decent size for 2 people."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is NZ$107 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$107
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and Gwangju Student Education ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (780 reviews)
"Well kept room, very clean, very helpful and courteous front desk staff. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

CS Hotel
HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS

3 out of 5
20,Sangmujungang-ro 28beon-gil, Seo-gu Gwangju
The price is NZ$113 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$113
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are located ...
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

3 out of 5
73, Sangmuyeonha-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is NZ$55 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$55
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Gwangju Student Education ...
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
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Our guide on where to stay in Seo-Gu

Find the best Seo-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

Well liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

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.

Seo-Gu Travel Guide

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