Dong-Gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dong-Gu
Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions
Activities
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Our pick of the best Dong-Gu Hotel Deals
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
"Great place to stay. Clean and great location"
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
Mudeungpark Hotel
ACC Design Hotel
"Great location to sites. Recommended by Lonely Planet, but room was a little shabby, dominated by a huge marble bath surrounded by astroturf which smelt like plastic. The bath was placed between the room and window, making the room dark. Breakfast was very good although they kept running out of items. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026
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
"The hotel is not maintained. The are a lot of stains on the walls, furniture and bed."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
Our guide on 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 Yangdong Market 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
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.
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.
