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 visit 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 when you spend time at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Nam-gu Hotel Deals

Prince Motel
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Hotel The Hill
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2023

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024

Royal Motel

Ariene Guesthouse - Hostel
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2019

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Nam-gu

Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic 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.

Imgok-dong
If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.
- Penguin Village
- Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
- Damyang Marsh
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- Naejangsan National Park
- Wolchulsan Hot Springs
- Yangdong Market
- Dolmeori Beach
- National Asian Cultural Complex
- 5.18 Democracy Square
- Guus Hiddink Stadium
- Mudeungsan National Park
- Gwangju Art Street
- Kumho Family Land
- Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park
- Daein Market
- Gwangju National Museum