Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.
A pathway lined with trees and benches in a park.
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A green cable-stayed bridge with multiple cables converging at a central pylon.
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A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and tall buildings.
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A playground with a red slide and a blue dome structure, surrounded by tall residential buildings.
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Stay near popular Gwangsan-gu attractions

1913 Songjeong Station Market

7.8/10 (88 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour

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

฿4,340
per adult
Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

3 out of 5
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ฿1,097 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,097
฿1,206 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ฿1,672 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,672
฿1,839 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Clean room and kind staffs"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
50, Cheomdanjungang-ro 152beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ฿1,431 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿1,431
฿1,574 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Got more nice hotel rather than this one"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,886 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,886
฿2,074 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangsan Culture ...
9/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
"Le petit déjeuner coréen est très bon. Les chambres sont spacieuses et l’emplacement est idéal par rapport aux transports."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,399 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,399
฿1,539 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Cute place , good location and nice staff"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ฿1,886 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,886
฿2,074 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
"Good value for the money."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Gwangju Aura Hotel
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Where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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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 Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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 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.

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