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Our top choices for Seo-Gu hotels

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiled walls, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Stayed for only one night (2 adults, 2 children). Spacious (suite) with separate room for the kids (futons). We were able to check in earlier, which was very nice. Washing machine but no dryer (also no drying rack), therefore we did not use the machine. Some cutlery would have been nice (not even teaspoons available), microwave a nice touch."
Germany
Houaida
The price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 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, (1,003 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 S$136
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (783 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 S$79
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
CS Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table, and a chair.

4. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Hound Hotel Sangmu
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"Hotel in a nice area. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Close to city train."
Canada
Taylor
The price is S$89
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hound Hotel Sangmu
A modern interior with a leather sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

5. Hotel Stay 53

Hotel Stay 53
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (319 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Robert
The price is S$59
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Stay 53
Room

6. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (493 reviews)
"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area. "
United States
Ines
The price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, and a desk.

7. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

HOTEL GRAND PARIS
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (65 reviews)
"洗面台にコップがなかったのでどうして？"
Japan
Toshiharu
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
HOTEL GRAND PARIS
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a parking sign.

8. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
2.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (337 reviews)
"스타일러 비치로 매우만족 조식 무료 한식 매우 만족 전반적으로 가성비 매오 좋음"
South Korea
SUGU
The price is S$62
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Browndot Gwangju Sangmu
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a bathroom area.

9. Hotel RIL

Hotel RIL
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel RIL
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city at night.

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

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
2.5 star property
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"좋습니다. 주변에 음식점도 많고, 4성급이지만 깨끗하고 욕조도 넓고 방음상태도 좋습니다."
South Korea
Andy Yong Un
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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.

11. Hotel The May

Hotel The May
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (214 reviews)
"아침밥 정말 맛있었어요. 출장용 숙소로 저렴하고 깔끔합니다."
South Korea
hwajin
The price is S$57
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel The May
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL B' and 'BUSINESS HOTEL GWANGJU'.

12. Hotel B

Hotel B
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (442 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quiet, free quality breakfast"
United States
jeung
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel B
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, and a chair.

13. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. The staff is very nice and helpful."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the street below.

14. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (264 reviews)
"Good"
South Korea
OKCHEOL
The price is S$56
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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.

15. YAJA Hotel

YAJA Hotel
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (81 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 S$50
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
YAJA Hotel
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a park with trees.

16. Boutique Hotel Wine

Boutique Hotel Wine
2.5 star property
Seo-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (120 reviews)
"Very cute hotel. Checkin was extremely easy."
United States
Edgar
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Boutique Hotel Wine
A reception area with a marble counter, a glass wall with 'H. AVENUE' signage, a reception desk, and a hand sanitizer dispenser.

17. H Avenue Sangmu

H Avenue Sangmu
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (139 reviews)
"So easy to check in and out and all the needs for stay are free"
Canada
byeong kwon
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
H Avenue Sangmu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

18. Gallery Hotel

Gallery Hotel
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (31 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 S$84
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Gallery Hotel
A person seated at a desk with a computer, keyboard, and headphones.

19. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu
The price is S$53
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL
A modern lobby with a large fish tank, a glass railing, and a purple wall with butterfly designs.

20. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

Motel Sangmu Gwangju
2.5 star property
Seo-Gu
6.2 out of 10, (75 reviews)
"👎"
United States
chang
The price is S$35
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Motel Sangmu Gwangju
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Compare popular hotels in Seo-Gu

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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.
CS Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
783 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table, and a chair.
Hound Hotel Sangmu
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
186 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, and a chair.
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
105 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Room
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
493 reviews
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Where to stay in Seo-Gu

Find the best Seo-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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

CS Hotel

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Well kept room, very clean, very helpful and courteous front desk staff. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
CS Hotel

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 5-18 Memorial Park 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 5-18 Memorial Park, Pungam Reservoir 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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