Gwangju

Travel 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
The price is RM340 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM340
RM411 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 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 RM287 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
RM287
RM315 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is RM207 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM207
RM228 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Always caring"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
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
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, 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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