Gwangsan-gu

Gwangju

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.
A pathway lined with trees and benches in a park.
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A green cable-stayed bridge with multiple cables converging at a central pylon.
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A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and tall buildings.
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A playground with a red slide and a blue dome structure, surrounded by tall residential buildings.
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Stay near popular Gwangsan-gu attractions

1913 Songjeong Station Market

7.8/10 (88 reviews)
During your visit to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P11,253
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)

P13,754
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

3 out of 5
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P2,138 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P2,138
P2,352 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P2,885 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P2,885
P3,173 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Clean room and kind staffs"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is P3,521 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P3,521
P3,873 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangsan Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Le petit déjeuner coréen est très bon. Les chambres sont spacieuses et l’emplacement est idéal par rapport aux transports."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,607 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
P2,607
P2,868 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"Cute place , good location and nice staff"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
50, Cheomdanjungang-ro 152beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P2,547 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P2,547
P2,802 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Got more nice hotel rather than this one"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P3,512 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P3,512
P3,863 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
"This is a great hotel if you are visiting Gwangju by train. It's a short walk to the Songjeong Train Station which has many bus routes. It's not the newest hotel but the room is still modern and nice. Jacuzzi is great after a long trip. Staff was very kind and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Gwangju Aura Hotel
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Where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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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 traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

Dong-Gu

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.

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.

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