Gwangju Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
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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 Missionary's House of Wilson.

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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,623 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,623
฿3,174 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 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 ฿2,213 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,213
฿2,435 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,703 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,703
฿1,874 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
"clean and modern"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

CS Hotel
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.
GoChang Well Park City Healing County

GoChang Well Park City Healing County

2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
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.

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