Gwangju Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwangju

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
A pretty good location for Myeongdong and for public transport from the airport (the Airport Limo bus stops by the nearby Park Hotel) and for City Hall Metro Station and lots of buses. Not too far from the main railway station either. There are better located hotels right in Myeongdong, but they ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Lotte Hotel World
completely satisfied with stay including cleaness, professional, very kind service of all the staff: gate door, front desk, guest service and room service, receiving online orders delivering to the room, bag storage and
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The bed was too low and uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
solid. EVERYTIME.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Somerset Palace Seoul
The hotel room was comfortable, and the staff were helpful. The hotel breakfast was also very good. The location is excellent, and very close to major cultural heritage and other tourist sites. I'd recommend this hotel to other visitors to Seoul as well.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Orakai Insadong Suites
Great home base for Seoul exploration! So many cultural sites and great walkable cafes and shops. Loved the area.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour: Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage

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

From Seoul: Defector Talk & DMZ Highlights – A Rare Human Story

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

DMZ Guided Tour & Suspension Bridge / North Korean Defector
- Ski World at Konjiam Resort
- Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum
- Namhansanseong North Gate
- Lotte World
- Myeongdong Street
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Lotte World Tower
- Namdaemun Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- Hongik University
- N Seoul Tower
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Everland
- Seoul City Hall
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Korea University
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Seoul National University









