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

Penguin Village

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

Penguin Village

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

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 ₹2,146 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
₹2,146
₹2,361 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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
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The price is ₹5,687 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹5,687
₹6,274 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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
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 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Missionary's ...
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
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 1913 Songjeong Station Market 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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UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ₹4,411 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹4,411
₹4,852 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,005 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 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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