Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

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Popular places to visit

Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

JeungSimSa Temple

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.

JeungSimSa Temple
Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Mudeungsan Mountain

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain

National Asian Cultural Complex

Enjoy an outing to National Asian Cultural Complex during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

National Asian Cultural Complex

Geumnam-ro Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Geumnam-ro Street

Chosun University Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Chosun University Museum of Art

5.18 Democracy Square

Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

5.18 Democracy Square

Top hotels in Dong-Gu

ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,956 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿1,956
฿2,151 total
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,258 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿1,258
฿1,384 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (210 reviews)
Nice breakfast.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Stay Hotel
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿830 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿830
฿913 total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 9 hot tubs. Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Theatre are located ...
Palace Tourist Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿2,027 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿2,027
฿2,229 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,061 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
฿1,061
฿1,167 total
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 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 ฿1,623 per night from 14 May to 15 May
฿1,623
฿1,785 total
14 May - 15 May
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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Other neighbourhoods around Dong-Gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
Nam-gu

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.

Nam-gu
Buk-gu

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 National Museum.

Buk-gu
Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea

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
Gwangsan-gu

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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