Gwangju Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gwangju

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 Yangdong Market 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 National Museum.

Buk-gu
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Gwangsan-gu

5/5(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(2 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 House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village.

Nam-gu
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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.

Yangnim-dong
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is AU$93 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$93
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a business center. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (830 reviews)
"very clean great location"

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2024

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is AU$154 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$154
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct. 2023

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
H1 Hotel
H1 Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangju
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Conjested area"

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2023

H1 Hotel
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.

교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
Kwangju
Stay at this vacation home in Gwangju. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bedrooms, and a hair dryer. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Missionary's House of Wilson are located ...
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Bangjangsan Recreation Forest and Gochangeupseong ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"온천은 좋았으나 콘도가 너무 오래되어 깨끗하지 않았다. 구매한 아침식사 질도 좋지 않았다 특히 1회용 세제를 구입할수가 없어서 세탁기를 사용할수 없어서 너무 불편했다"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2022

GoChang Well Park City Healing County
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
2.5 out of 5
625-3, Jeongeumnam-ro, Ibam-myeon, Jeongeup, North Jeolla
Stay at this vacation home in Jeongeup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Naejangsan National Park and Jeongeupsa Park are located ...
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
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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Reviews of Gwangju

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Jun 2019

We took the bus to May 18 cemetery and it was well worth the trip and to learn about the events of this day in 1980 that no doubt changed the future of south korea