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Our top choices for Seo-Gu hotels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a kitchenette.

1. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice breakfast buffet."
United States
DOUGLAS
The price is HK$456
HK$501 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

2. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Their breakfast is still good, were there two years ago and it was the one of the reason went back."
United States
Andrew
The price is HK$711
HK$861 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a dining area with a long table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. CS Hotel

CS Hotel
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (818 reviews)
"The surrounding area is full of good food options and within a short walk to the subway station (Sangmu). I think the location is great since it’s basically equidistant to the KTX, Bus Terminal, and Airport. The breakfast is a buffet style and has excellent variety. The menu changes every day, so there’s always something new to try. When I stay in Gwangju, I prefer to stay here."
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$485
HK$533 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
CS Hotel
Room

4. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (509 reviews)
"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area. "
United States
Ines
The price is HK$443
HK$487 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Room

5. Hotel RIL

Hotel RIL
Seo-Gu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"리모델링 한지 얼마 안돼서 내부가 깔끔, 깨끗하고 무엇보다 조식이 무료로 나옵니다! 일반 호텔 조식에 비하면 매우 단촐하지만 그래도 밥, 국, 빵, 라면, 커피 등 금액 대비 너무 좋은 옵션이라고 생각합니다."
South Korea
HYUNKYUNG
The price is HK$436
HK$480 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel RIL
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, and a desk.

6. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (73 reviews)
"객실 쓰레기통, 물컵등이 없어 아쉬웠음"
South Korea
JONGKYU
The price is HK$481
HK$529 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the street below.

7. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Seo-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (270 reviews)
"Very spacious room with a ton of amenities. Breakfast available but also lots of options around the hotel too if you want something different. I enjoyed my time here, thank you."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is HK$350
HK$385 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bolton Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city at night.

8. BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
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South Korea
Seung Bin
The price is HK$800
HK$880 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a parking sign.

9. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
2.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (345 reviews)
"스타일러 비치로 매우만족 조식 무료 한식 매우 만족 전반적으로 가성비 매오 좋음"
South Korea
SUGU
The price is HK$377
HK$415 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
A modern hotel room with a wooden bench, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

10. YAJA Hotel

YAJA Hotel
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The front desk staff were lovely, allowing me to check in a bit early and helping me to make calls in Korean. Would definitely stay here again."
Canada
Laura
The price is HK$335
HK$368 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
YAJA Hotel
A tall building with a 'MAY' sign at the top and a '5' sign at the entrance.

11. Hotel The May

Hotel The May
Seo-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216 reviews)
"아침밥 정말 맛있었어요. 출장용 숙소로 저렴하고 깔끔합니다."
South Korea
hwajin
The price is HK$325
HK$357 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel The May
A modern interior with a leather sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

12. Hotel Stay 53

Hotel Stay 53
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (323 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Robert
The price is HK$385
HK$423 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Stay 53
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL B' and 'BUSINESS HOTEL GWANGJU'.

13. Hotel B

Hotel B
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quiet, free quality breakfast"
United States
jeung
The price is HK$377
HK$414 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel B
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table, and a chair.

14. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Hound Hotel Sangmu
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (194 reviews)
"Hotel in a nice area. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Close to city train."
Canada
Taylor
The price is HK$453
HK$499 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hound Hotel Sangmu
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a park with trees.

15. Boutique Hotel Wine

Boutique Hotel Wine
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (123 reviews)
"Very cute hotel. Checkin was extremely easy."
United States
Edgar
The price is HK$415
HK$456 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Boutique Hotel Wine
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

16. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45 reviews)
"333"
South Korea
ChangHon
The price is HK$242
HK$267 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

17. Gallery Hotel

Gallery Hotel
Seo-Gu
6.8 out of 10, (35 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and right in downtown Gwangju! Close to the train station if you’re taking the trail from Seoul. The breakfast buffet had hot Korean food (not instant ramen!) and the room had this great machine to freshen clothes! We drove from Pyeongtaek and got in at 2200 and the front desk had our room ready and waited for us. Highly recommend this hotel! "
United States
Sara
The price is HK$539
HK$593 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Gallery Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, and a chair.

18. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (108 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. The staff is very nice and helpful."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is HK$388
HK$427 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee machine.

19. H Avenue Sangmu

H Avenue Sangmu
Seo-Gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"So easy to check in and out and all the needs for stay are free"
Canada
byeong kwon
The price is HK$343
HK$415 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
H Avenue Sangmu
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a mix of glass and concrete facades.

20. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

Motel Sangmu Gwangju
Seo-Gu
6.2 out of 10, (77 reviews)
"👎"
United States
chang
The price is HK$216
HK$237 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel Sangmu Gwangju
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Where to stay in Seo-Gu

Find the best Seo-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

Well liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village.

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.

Top Seo-Gu Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

10/10 Excellent
"Although I didn’t need it, it was pleasant surprise to see a full size refrigerator and washer and cooktop."
Sue 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Seo-Gu?
Seo-Gu is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and shopping. Are you looking for Seo-Gu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Gwangju World Cup Stadium and Yangdong Market while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Seo-Gu?
Based on our traveller data, UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence is one of the top choices for your stay in Seo-Gu. This hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area include BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) and Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG.
How many hotels will I find in Seo-Gu?
If you're searching for places to stay in Gwangju, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 38 Seo-Gu hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Seo-Gu, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Seo-Gu.
What is there to do around this Gwangju neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Pungam Reservoir, 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Gwangju World Cup Stadium and Yangdong Market are some other places worth a visit. Guus Hiddink Stadium, Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center and May 18th Memorial Cultural Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Seo-Gu. While you're out sightseeing, Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gwangju.
How can I get around Seo-Gu and the greater Gwangju area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Sangmu Station is the closest metro station.

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