Nam-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

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

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

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

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

Top hotels in Nam-gu

Prince Motel
Prince Motel
2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is ₹2,226 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹2,226
₹2,448 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
6/10 (21 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024

Prince 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 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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Hotel The Hill
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
3 out of 5
23-1, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
좋아요
"클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024

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HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
Gukje Business Hotel
Gukje Business Hotel
3 out of 5
8, Bongseon-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is ₹4,265 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹4,265
₹4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and Bongseon ...
6.8/10 (48 reviews)
"Central location, large rooms and staff friendly and efficient. Breakfast was included and was a simple buffet with western and Korean breakfast items served at the cafe. Our room included a washing machine, large fridge and a cook top, but no cooking utensils or crockery. There were no china cups ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2019

Gukje Business Hotel
Prado Hotel
Prado Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Bakunn-dong Nam-gu Gwangju, 638-1, Gwangju, South Jeolla
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and ...
6.6/10 (21 reviews)
Good location
"The Hotel is almost in the middle of the town, good room facility, clean."

Reviewed on 28 May 2015

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Prado Hotel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ₹4,207 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹4,207
₹4,637 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at UTOP. My room was practically a spacious two bedroom apartment. UTOP provided several amenities enabling a comfortable atmosphere. I would book again."

Reviewed on 13 Jan 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(3 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

4/5(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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Imgok-dong

If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Imgok-dong

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