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 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 Buk-gu

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,547 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿1,547
฿1,701 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia Champions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
"Generally facility was good but not easy to say excellent."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 ฿1,092 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿1,092
฿1,201 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ฿1,280 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,280
฿1,408 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"hotel was quiet and efficient, the staff were kind and professional; thank for your efforts!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hotel The Spot
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,411 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,411
฿2,652 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdo Folk Food Museum and Gwangju ...
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Lantana Hotel Gwangju

2.5 out of 5
40 Amkor-ro Buk-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,592 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿1,592
฿1,751 total
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"매우 훌륭해요 깔끔하고 편안했어요 또 광주갈일있음 묵게될듯하네요"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel

3 out of 5
104, Daeja-ro, Buk-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,333 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿1,333
฿1,467 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia Champions ...
Biennale 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 Yangdong Market 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

Well liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

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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