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 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour

Gwangju May 18th Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)

฿4,724
per adult
Gwangju May 18th 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 ฿3,041 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,041
฿3,346 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ฿1,928 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿1,928
฿2,120 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
ACC Design Hotel
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,638 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿1,638
฿1,802 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,179 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿1,179
฿1,296 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (93 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
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,452 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿1,452
฿1,597 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (251 reviews)
"The hotel is not maintained. The are a lot of stains on the walls, furniture and bed."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

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Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

2.5 out of 5
7 Uijae-ro 96beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ฿1,203 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿1,203
฿1,323 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil and Chosun University Museum ...
Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
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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 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 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 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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