Dong-Gu Travel Guide
Gwangju





Visit Dong-Gu
Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions
Things to do

Gwangju 5.18 Democratic Uprising Tour (Small group Max.5)
Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
"출장 때문에 혼자 1박 머물렀는데, 모든 면에서 아주 만족스러운 투숙이었습니다. 당일에 빈 방이 있었는지 시내뷰 객실로 업그레이드를 해주셨는데, 창밖으로 보이는 가을 풍경이 정말 예뻤습니다. 깨끗하게 관리된 객실은 물론이고, 특히 침구가 너무 좋아서 더 누워있지 못한게 아쉽게 느껴졌을 정도예요. 객실에 비치된 어메니티도 하나하나 신경 쓰신 티가 나서 머무는 내내 대접받는 느낌이 들었습니다. 깔끔한 조식이나 편리한 위치, 바로 앞에 있는 천변도 좋았지만, 1층에 있는 카페 플로팅이 특히 좋았습니다. 평소 좋아하던 광주 까사델커피에서 ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

ACC Design Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

Vantt Hotel
"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

Stay Hotel
"Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Palace Tourist Hotel
"Room was perfect for a quick overnight stay. It is located in the heart of shopping district in Gwangju so there are many areas to walk to. It was a 10 min walk from a metro stop too. So many eateries and shops nearby. Room was quiet and had all the amenities including tv, ac, blow dryer, kettle ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

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.

Gwangsan-gu
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.

Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.
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.










