Gwangju
Travel Guide





Visit Gwangju

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
I loved everything about this hotel. The room was spacious and modern. Multiple on site restaurants, a 24 hour convenience store but my favorite part was the location. So close to multiple rail lines. Most mornings started with a trip to Burnt Seoul for breakfast then on the subway to a bew ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Basic breakfast, small rooms ( before paid upgrade) elevators that hardly come, a bath with a curtain, only few sockets. In short not what you expect from a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Excellent location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Orakai Insadong Suites
We stayed for 4 nights and had a wonderful time. I was traveling with my 9 year old daughter. The 1 bedroom suite was spacious and it was nice having both a bathtub and a shower. The breakfast was a nice start to the day and the pool was a great place to unwind. The neighborhood had a local feel ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Uljiro Co-Op Residence
Great location Old building. Not so clean. Central heating was too cold for me
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

Namhansanseong Fortress
Learn about the local history of Gwangju when you spend time at Namhansanseong Fortress. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Ski World at Konjiam Resort
Hit the slopes in Gwangju with a visit to Ski World at Konjiam Resort. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Yulbom Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Yulbom Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Gwangju. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Gangnam 300 Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Gwangju at Gangnam 300 Country Club. Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums.
Gonjiam Bowling Alley
You can enjoy the entertainment at Gonjiam Bowling Alley during your trip to Gwangju. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

Seoul: Kpop Dance Class Including Video Shooting & Editing

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

Day Tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Starfield Waujeongsa Temple
- Gangnam 300 Country Club
- Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum
- Namhansanseong North Gate
- Lotte World
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Lotte World Tower
- N Seoul Tower
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Namdaemun Market
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Olympic Park
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Seoul City Hall
- Korea University
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Guro Digital Complex
- Gwangjang Market




