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Our top choices for Seo-Gu hotels

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a grid of windows and a prominent signage at the top.

1. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 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 ￥14,081
￥17,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiled walls, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Greta value and really comfortable room and nice en-suite."
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is ￥9,025
￥9,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
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, (820 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 ￥9,121
￥10,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
CS Hotel
Room

4. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (510 reviews)
"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area. "
United States
Ines
The price is ￥8,791
￥9,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a small desk.

5. Hotel RIL

Hotel RIL
Seo-Gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"…"
Germany
Noi
The price is ￥8,847
￥9,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel RIL
A plate with a grilled cheese sandwich, two sausages, a hard-boiled egg, tater tots, and a salad on a tray.

6. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
2.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (346 reviews)
"스타일러 비치로 매우만족 조식 무료 한식 매우 만족 전반적으로 가성비 매오 좋음"
South Korea
SUGU
The price is ￥6,944
￥7,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, and a desk.

7. 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 ￥10,119
￥11,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
A modern interior with a leather sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

8. Hotel Stay 53

Hotel Stay 53
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (324 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥7,523
￥8,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Stay 53
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL B' and 'BUSINESS HOTEL GWANGJU'.

9. 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 ￥7,472
￥8,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel B
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table, and a chair.

10. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Hound Hotel Sangmu
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Hotel in a nice area. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Close to city train."
Canada
Taylor
The price is ￥8,820
￥9,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hound Hotel Sangmu
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city at night.

11. 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, (53 reviews)
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South Korea
Seung Bin
The price is ￥15,049
￥16,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
A tall building with a 'MAY' sign at the top and a '5' sign at the entrance.

12. 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 ￥6,046
￥6,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Hotel The May
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the street below.

13. 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 ￥6,400
￥7,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Bolton Hotel
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.

14. 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 ￥6,426
￥7,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
YAJA Hotel
A hotel entrance with a red carpet, glass doors, and a sign listing amenities like a business center and breakfast.

15. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46 reviews)
"333"
South Korea
ChangHon
The price is ￥4,225
￥4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a park with trees.

16. 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 ￥8,214
￥9,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Boutique Hotel Wine
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, and a chair.

17. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. The staff is very nice and helpful."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is ￥6,998
￥7,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
A reception area with a marble counter, a glass wall with 'H. AVENUE' signage, a reception desk, and a hand sanitizer dispenser.

18. H Avenue Sangmu

H Avenue Sangmu
Seo-Gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (144 reviews)
"So easy to check in and out and all the needs for stay are free"
Canada
byeong kwon
The price is ￥6,516
￥7,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
H Avenue Sangmu
Interior

19. Cheongdamjae by Anook Gwangju Sangmu

Cheongdamjae by Anook Gwangju Sangmu
Seo-Gu
The price is ￥6,653
￥7,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Cheongdamjae by Anook Gwangju Sangmu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

20. 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 ￥10,668
￥11,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Gallery Hotel
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Hotels recommended for families in Seo-Gu

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a grid of windows and a prominent signage at the top.

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006)
The price is ￥14,081
￥17,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Where to stay in Seo-Gu

Find the best Seo-Gu areas and neighborhoods 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

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Seo-Gu Hotel Reviews

CS Hotel

CS Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good"
Thuan 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
CS Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Seo-Gu?
Seo-Gu is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and shopping. Are you looking for Seo-Gu travel tips? Be sure to check out Gwangju World Cup Stadium and Yangdong Market while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Seo-Gu?
Based on our traveler 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 are there 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 accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Seo-Gu, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Seo-Gu.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Seo-Gu?
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What is there to do around this Gwangju neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Pungam Reservoir, 5-18 Memorial Park, and Uncheon Reservoir. As you're discovering the neighborhood, 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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