Title: Nam-gu Travel Guide: Best of Nam-gu, Gwangju Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nam-gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Nam-Gu-Gwangju-Hotels.0-n751368885768163328-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gwangju.d1970.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gwangju.d1970.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Nam-gu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nam-Gu.d751368885768163328.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nam-gu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nam-Gu.d751368885768163328.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nam-gu Travel Guide ## Gwangju ![good place for simple korean foods called "ddokbokki",is left "Tewgim"is right and "Eomook"(center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/f2608e0f-f4ac-46e3-bb61-9a991837eb8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![good place for simple korean foods called "ddokbokki",is left "Tewgim"is right and "Eomook"(center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/f2608e0f-f4ac-46e3-bb61-9a991837eb8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nam-gu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gwangju travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju.dx1970) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Penguin Village Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penguin-Village-Nam-gu.d553248635998074233.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bongseon-Takgoo-World-Gwangju.d553248621562613927.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yeongsangang-River-Culture-Pavilion-Naju.d553248621565606373.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Lee-Jang-Woo-Nam-gu.d553248621565360750.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangnim-Dong-Missionary-Cemetery-Nam-gu.d553248621565606369.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Missionarys-House-Of-Wilson-Yangnim-dong.d553248621565498271.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48556207/07ee2e07-5576-4c39-aa59-101cc3966fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private) £134 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gwangju-city-tour-where-old-meets-new-private.a48556207.activity-details) [See all activities in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gwangju.d1970.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Nam-gu ![Hotel The Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76949800/76949762/70afcaac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel The Hill 9-10, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews) 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=76949762&PinnedHotelID=76949762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=76949762&PinnedHotelID=76949762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) ![Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120480000/120473000/120472991/89a9e82d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel Bongseonro 9th Street 31-1, Nam-gu Gwangju £27 4 Feb - 5 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and Bongseon Takgoo ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=120472991&PinnedHotelID=120472991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) ![Royal Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37595300/37595216/2c6a200c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Motel 5, Geumhwa-ro 422beon-gil Gwangju South Jeolla Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=37595216&PinnedHotelID=37595216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=37595216&PinnedHotelID=37595216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) ![Prince Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14695000/14694965/w793h494x1y1-9182a111_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Prince Motel 9-14, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju £20 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ... 5.8/10 (23 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=14694965&PinnedHotelID=14694965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) ![HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33278800/33278791/996c3085_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un 23-1, Dongnip-ro, Nam-gu Gwangju South Jeolla Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo ... 좋아요 클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요 Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=33278791&PinnedHotelID=33278791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=33278791&PinnedHotelID=33278791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) ![UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55420000/55411800/55411773/002a9217_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence 53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla £44 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=55411773&PinnedHotelID=55411773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=751368885768163328) [See all 117 properties in Nam-gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026®ionId=751368885768163328) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju-Yangnim-Dong.dx553248635936853246) ![national asia culture center in Gwangju. may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/d7447536-591f-4bcf-b747-39df8ab29c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dong-Gu 4.5/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju-Dong-Gu.dx553248635277407156) ![impress place in Gwang-ju very small. but so beautiful budha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/c2296554-9f9c-4a41-9530-8254ad2aefc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seo-Gu.dx553248635277407656) ![Base ball park so good!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/dee28b4a-f5bb-46eb-969b-d893174fdbc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju-Buk-Gu.dx6335689) ![광주 광산구 수완 호수공원 롯데마트앞 #2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/3cb319b3-d1bc-4d3b-9cb0-1a9881aaff26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gwangsan-gu 4/5(1 area review) 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. 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