Dong-Gu

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.
A white building with columns and a flag on top.
A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions

JeungSimSa Temple

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P11,451
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

3 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is P5,624 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
P5,624
P6,186 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is P3,583 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
P3,583
P3,941 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (605 reviews)
"The room was run down and the furniture is getting too used and old. The room was clean but it doesnt seem maintained. The toilet bidet system was not working and the walls were patched painted."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P3,197 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
P3,197
P3,517 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chosun University Museum of Art and Art ...
Mudeungpark Hotel
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is P2,214 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
P2,214
P2,435 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"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 Apr 15, 2026

Vantt Hotel
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is P2,684 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
P2,684
P2,953 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
"The hotel is not maintained. The are a lot of stains on the walls, furniture and bed."

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026

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Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

2.5 out of 5
7 Uijae-ro 96beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,224 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P2,224
P2,446 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil and Chosun University Museum ...
Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

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.

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dong-Gu