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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Nam-gu
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024
Prince Motel
Very good
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024
Prado Hotel
The Hotel is almost in the middle of the town, good room facility, clean.
Reviewed on 28 May 2015
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
The hotel and staff were great. MAX from the front DESK was AWESOME.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nam-gu
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo 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 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market 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 National Museum.
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.
