Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.
A white building with columns and a flag on top.
A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions

JeungSimSa Temple

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Gwangju May 18 History Tour

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

฿4,351
per adult
Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
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Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

3 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿2,793 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,793
฿3,073 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,970 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,970
฿2,167 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Art Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (558 reviews)
"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,630 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,630
฿1,792 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy Square ...
Hotel Artheim
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,481 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,481
฿1,630 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Stay Hotel
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,257 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,257
฿1,383 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 National Asian Cultural ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Vantt Hotel
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,672 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,672
฿1,839 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chosun University Museum of Art and Art Museum ...
Mudeungpark Hotel
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-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 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

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

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 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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