Gwangju

Travel Guide

Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Where to stay in Gwangju

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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.

Seo-Gu
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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.

Buk-gu
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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.

Gwangsan-gu
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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.

Dong-Gu
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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Nam-gu
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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is €84 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€84
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is €64 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€64
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is €46 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€46
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
"Always caring"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티

교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티

Kwangju
Stay at this vacation home in Gwangju. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Missionary's House of Wilson are located nearby.
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
RoseBrickHouse/5mins to Terminal, Metro/Books/Cozy/8ppl/City Centre/

RoseBrickHouse/5mins to Terminal, Metro/Books/Cozy/8ppl/City Centre/

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Stay at this vacation home in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong ...
RoseBrickHouse/5mins to Terminal, Metro/Books/Cozy/8ppl/City Centre/
GoChang Well Park City Healing County

GoChang Well Park City Healing County

2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bangjangsan Recreation Forest and Gochangeupseong ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"Excellent stay Will return"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

GoChang Well Park City Healing County
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

1913 Songjeong Station Market

During your visit to Saejang, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain

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.

Geumnam-ro Street

Yangdong Market

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Yangdong Market