Nam-gu
Gwangju
Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
JeungSimSa Temple
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion
Enjoy an outing to Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion during your stay in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
Bongseon Takgoo World
Catch an event at Bongseon Takgoo World during your trip to Yuan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Nam-gu Hotel Deals
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
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 Aug 12, 2023
Prince Motel
"Very good"
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
"The location of the hotel was perfect! 15-20min bus ride to the national park or the Asian culture center or to the market. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
"We really enjoyed our 6 day stay. The washing machine and air-con worked so well. There were no strange noises and the coil bed was so comfortable. We slept well every night. The bathroom had a bidet which was helpful. The room itself was probably the usual size here but for us it just was enough. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026
Gwangju H1 Hotel
"Pictures and reality. Weak hotel."
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Where to stay in Nam-gu
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 Kumho Family Land.
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.
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.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
