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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Nam-gu
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 12 Aug 2023
Prince Motel
Very good
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024
Royal Motel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Very kindly staff and good quality amenities
Reviewed on 25 Dec 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 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 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.
