Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
JeungSimSa Temple
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Ssangam Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Comfort n good
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
광주 출장 올 때마다 이용하는 곳입니다. 모텔 특유의 어두침침한 분위기가 싫어서 숙소 고를 때 신중한 편인데, 여긴 밝고 깔끔한 비즈니스 호텔 느낌이라 아주 만족합니다.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Gwangju Aura Hotel
음식종류가 다양함
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Hive Inn
Everything was much better than I expected. Room was very nice with good size, excellent amenites and good location.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.
Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
