Buk-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.
A traditional building with a curved roof and multiple windows.
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A solar panel with autumn leaves in the background.
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A paved walkway with red-leaved trees and parked cars in the background.
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Stay near popular Buk-gu attractions

Mudeungsan Mountain

8.8/10 (55 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Gwangju May 18 History Tour

Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)

฿4,264
per adult
Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
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Top hotels in Buk-gu

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ฿1,517 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,517
฿1,669 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju Art and Culture ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"I chose this hotel primarily because it has a swimming pool. Since I was traveling with my children, we were looking forward to spending time together at the pool, and that was one of the main reasons I booked this hotel. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for maintenance on Monday and Tuesday. This ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

3 out of 5
5 Jami-ro 10beon-gil, Buk-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,004 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,004
฿1,104 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market are located ...
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Hotel The Spot

Hotel The Spot

2.5 out of 5
32, Amkor-ro, Buk-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,224 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,224
฿1,346 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
"hotel was quiet and efficient, the staff were kind and professional; thank for your efforts!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hotel The Spot
Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel

3 out of 5
104, Daeja-ro, Buk-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,450 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,450
฿1,595 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju Art and Culture ...
Biennale Hotel
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,365 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿2,365
฿2,601 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

2.5 out of 5
7, Jami-ro 6beon-gil Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿745 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿745
฿820 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
"The hallways could use new carpet, but the room was in good shape and clean."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
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Where to stay in Buk-gu

Find the best Buk-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

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.

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 House of Lee Jang-woo.

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.

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