Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Nam-gu

Prince Motel
Very good
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024

Royal Motel

Hotel The Hill
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

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Good 👍
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family.
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

CS Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu

Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

