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

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

Penguin Village

Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju.

Penguin Village

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

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

Top hotels in Nam-gu

Prince Motel
Prince Motel
2.5 out of 5
9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
The price is ₹2,219 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
₹2,219
₹2,440 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Missionary's House ...
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 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Missionary's House ...
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
Gukje Business Hotel
Gukje Business Hotel
3 out of 5
8, Bongseon-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
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

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Gukje Business Hotel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ₹5,411 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹5,411
₹5,980 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and great establishment, beautiful views from the rooms definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 ₹6,749 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹6,749
₹8,167 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very professional"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel
CS Hotel
3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is ₹3,452 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
₹3,452
₹3,835 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
"Nice, modern hotel...but the location and breakfast are average"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu

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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.

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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